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Conservation Commission debates outreach strategy and promotes stream-protection video
Summary
Members discussed social media, a small outreach subcommittee and ran a video promoting a proposed stream protection ordinance and stream buffers; commissioners emphasized factual outreach and noted electioneering restrictions.
The Bedford Conservation Commission discussed public outreach strategies Feb. 25, including whether to create a commission-run Facebook or Instagram presence, how to coordinate with existing community pages, and how to publicize a short informational video on stream protection.
Why it matters: The commission is considering a more active public-facing role to raise awareness of conservation work, volunteer opportunities and stream-buffer protections that staff and commissioners say improve water quality and reduce flooding risk.
Discussion and staff guidance: Staff and members recommended clarifying the commission's outreach goals first — whether to…
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