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Commission weighs taking on Charlotte Invasives Collaborative work and beaver mitigation near Thompson’s Point
Summary
Members discussed the Charlotte Invasives Collaborative (CHIC) taking on work at Thompson’s Point (Vinca noted as a spreading invasive), possible volunteer action (Boy Scouts, Greenup Day), and beaver-deceiver projects on Thorpe Brook to reduce flooding concerns and support the Lake Association.
The commission discussed taking on work promoted by the Charlotte Invasives Collaborative (CHIC), which representatives Susan Smith and Bob Hyams described at a prior meeting. Members noted one invasive species on Thompson’s Point—Vinca—and explored whether residents of Thompson’s Point consider it a problem and whether outreach or volunteer pulls (for example during Greenup Day) would help.
Separately, commissioners discussed beaver-related flooding on Thorpe Brook and possible mitigation such as beaver deceivers. The minutes record a question about what support the Lake Champlain Association (LCA) or other groups would need for a beaver project; no formal funding or implementation plan was recorded, and the discussion concluded with the commission identifying the idea as potentially worthwhile for follow-up.
