TOWN OF DAVIETOWN OF DAVIEAgricultural & Environmental Advisory Committee

Committee Goal Setting & Priorities

Direction & Goal SettingDirection & Goal Setting

2 areas of focus:

Internal Initiatives – actions that relate to the Town’s business operations and employees involvement conserving publicly owned property.

External Initiatives – actions that encourage that public adoption of positive environmental practices via public education and/or public policy initiatives.

Committee ObjectiveCommittee Objective

Objective sample:

Advise the Town Council on matters of agriculture and environmental protection by developing goals and strategies, educational campaigns, and efforts to promote Town accomplishments on these matters

Environment/Agriculture SynergiesEnvironment/Agriculture Synergies

Environmentaly safe agricultural practices Protection of agricultural areas Drainage control Agri-tourism Alternative energy in farms ( Solar, Wind, etc)

Already in place:Already in place:

Infrastructure•Trail System (equestrian, recreational)•Wetland Preservation

Landscape regulations:•Xeriscape, Usage of Native species•Efficient irrigation system/drought tolerance•Rural Lifestyle Regulations

Land Development Regulations:•RAC (Regional Activity Center requires LEED)•Comprehensive Plan Update•TOC (Transit Oriented Development)•Local Roads Master Plan (includes bicycle lanes and sidewalks)

Programs:•Recycle program•Parks programs•Tree preservation•Special Projects (Events)•Water conservation

Committee Goal SettingCommittee Goal Setting

Samples:

Make recommendations to Town Council for adoption of policies to:

Facilitate alternative energy in agricultural sites and farmsImprove Water conservation programUpdate existing infrastructureEstablish policy protecting wild-life habitatUpdate SAPUpdate Farm GuideEstablish actions to educate residents about :

• Agri-tourism•Agriculture practices • Habitat conservation• Green policies and practices

SAP Goals 2011- 2016SAP Goals 2011- 2016