The Conservation Board is a group of resident volunteers acting in an advisory capacity to the Town of Ithaca on environmental matters.
The Conservation Board members volunteer their time and energy towards the preservation and protection of the Town's natural and scenic resources. The Board is composed of a diverse group, including retired, working, business, and professional people. The Town of Ithaca Conservation Board is a member of the NYS Association of Conservation Commissions.
The Conservation Board consists of three committees:
- Environmental Review Committee
- Scenic Resources Committee
- Communications Committee (responsible for The Richard B. Fischer Environmental Conservation Recognition Award)
