Conservation Commission

Mission Statement 

  • Participate in determining the utilization of the Town's land areas through research, inventorying natural resources, and making recommendations to Town officials and regulatory agencies for the wise use of these resources
  • Manage the Fenton-Ruby Park & Wildlife Preserve and Drobney Sanctuary, the Talmadge Conservation Tract and the Royal Knowlton Preserve.  Monitor other committed open spaces
  • Provide opportunities for citizens to appreciate, to enjoy, and to learn from our natural environment
  • Cooperate with regional groups in conservation planning and grant acquisition
  • Actively seek opportunities for the preservation of additional open space

The Willington Conservation Commission was established by Town ordinance in October 1967 as authorized by the Connecticut General Statutes, Section 7-131a

Commission Members

MembersPositionTerm
Laura Rodriguez

3/4/24 - 12/1/2025

Patricia Phillips

12/02/2022 - 12/01/2025

Kathleen Demers

Chair

12/1/2023-12/1/2026

Carol Jordan

Treasurer

12/02/2021- 12/01/2024

Jackie Kulig

12/02/2021 - 12/01/2024

Marilyn Schreiber

12/1/2023-12/1/2026

Robert Shabot

12/1/2023-12/1/2026

Alternates

AlternatesPositionTerm Expires
Vacancy One

Alternate

12/2/2018 - 12/01/2021

Vacancy Two

Alternate

10/04/2021 - 12/01/2023

Nora Jones

Alternate

12/02/2022 - 12/01/2025