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Fayston commission explores 501(c)(3) to coordinate tri-town grants and invasives work
Summary
Commissioners discussed challenges administering tri-town grants, cited a well-attended invasives workshop, and considered forming a 501(c)(3) (working name: Mad River Watershed Alliance) to improve grant coordination for projects such as Healthy Ecosystems funding.
Members reported a well-attended invasives-management workshop at the North Branch Nature Center on Sept. 22 that drew participants statewide and was filmed by MRVTV. The minutes note ongoing invasives management work, upcoming tree-planting, and Waitsfield Conservation Commission applications for additional invasives funding.
Recognizing administrative challenges across towns (for example, coordinating UVM interns and a goat-contract arrangement), commissioners discussed creating a 501(c)(3) to better coordinate tri-town grant administration. The working name referenced in the minutes is “Mad River Watershed Alliance”; Andrea Henderson is drafting a letter of support for an upcoming Healthy Ecosystems grant while Waitsfield prepares an application.
