OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE
Formation: Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Nockamixon pursuant to Resolution March 17, 2004. A minimum of 10 and no more than 15 voting, volunteer members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors to 3-year terms. Members must be taxpayers of Nockamixon Township.
Meeting Dates: The Open Space Committee meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm at the Township Building. The public is welcome.
Purpose: The Open Space Committee seeks to preserve important lands for agriculture and parks and to protect natural resources. Over 2,465 acres of land have been preserved in Nockamixon Township to date, including Municipal and County Parks, preserved farmland, and open space easements, accounting for approximately 15% of the total 14,464 acres of Township land. Land may be conserved through easement donations, which can provide property owners with substantial Federal tax benefits. The Township can also purchase conservation easements depending on available funding. (Please see the link below for additional information on land conservation opportunities and application.)
In addition, the committee reviews major subdivision and/or land development plans in conjunction with the Parks and Recreation Board and advises the Township with regards to accepting dedication of the proposed open space and possible uses as part of the subdivision and/or land development plan.
Members:
- Dave Meloche, Chair & Secretary
- Diane Alex, Vice Chair
- Erin Range
- Todd Stone
Supervisor Liaisons: John Haubert and Vince Fleck
Additional Information:
Are you a property owner who would like to learn more about Nockamixon Township’s Open Space Program and how you can preserve your land?
The first step is to send a letter of interest to the Nockamixon Township office at 589 Lake Warren Road, Upper Black Eddy PA. 18972 or by email at . A sample letter template is available to get you started: Sample of Landowner Preservation Interest.
Once your letter of interest is received, an Open Space Committee member will contact you and serve as your liaison to the Township. An initial meeting will be scheduled with you, the landowner, and the Open Space Committee. During this meeting, the Committee will review the Open Space program process, provide an application, and discuss your preservation needs and goals. Together, we can help protect the beauty and character of Nockamixon Township for future generations.