This invitation was received by the Guilford Conservation Commission and we were encouraged to share with all interested land owners or stewards.

Please join us for a land management workshop on Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 10am to 3pm at the Grafton Elementary School (58 School Street in Grafton, VT), to learn about best management practices (BMPs) for flood- and erosion-prone lands and the programs and resources that are available to help landowners conserve their properties. Landowners and land managers have a direct impact on flooding and the capacity of land to withstand storm events through their land management practices. Well managed lands help reduce flooding and its impacts by stabilizing soils, thereby minimizing erosion, and retaining water onsite, which reduces peak runoff and the damaging energy of floodwaters.

This workshop will create a framework for understanding river dynamics, healthy vs. impacted streams, the essentials of managing forest and agricultural lands and riverbank restoration. The afternoon session will include an optional field trip to a nearby landowners’ property with breakout sessions that will enable participants to explore specific topics in-depth. To attend the outdoor sessions, please dress in appropriate clothing and footwear.

This program is funded through a grant from the High Meadows Fund and is a project of the Saxtons River Watershed Collaborative, a partnership that includes the Towns of: Grafton, Westminster, Windham, and Rockingham, and the following core partners: Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, Windham Regional Commission, Grafton Elementary School, Vermont River Conservancy, Windham County Natural Resources Conservation District, Connecticut River Watershed Council, Windham Foundation, and the Connecticut River Trout Unlimited Chapter.

Please RSVP. The event is free and open to all. Lunch will be provided. Please share this information with others who may be interested. To RSVP or for additional information about the workshop or the Saxtons River Watershed Collaborative, please contact Kim Smith at ksmith@windhamregional.org or (802) 257-4547 ext. 108. More information on the High Meadows Fund initiative can be found online at www.highmeadowsfund.org/watershed-resilience.

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