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Conservation Board
Meetings
- 7:00 p.m.
Public Hearing
- 7:00 p.m.
- Two Wednesdays of each month
- Town Board Room
116 Hampton Road
Southampton, NY 11968
Agenda & Minutes
Administrative Wetlands Permit Notice & Renewals
- View all 2023 Administrative Wetlands Permit Notice & Renewals
- 2022 Administrative Wetlands Permit Notice & Renewals
- 2021 Administrative Wetlands Permit Notice & Renewals
- 2020 Administrative Wetlands Permit Notice & Renewals
- 2019 Administrative Wetlands Permit Notice & Renewals
- 2018 Administrative Wetlands Permit Notice & Renewals
- 2017 Administrative Wetlands Permit Notice & Renewals
- 2016 Administrative Wetlands Permit Notice & Renewals
- 2015 Administrative Wetlands Permit Notice & Renewals
- 2014 Administrative Wetlands Permit Notice & Renewals
- 2013 Administrative Wetlands Permit Notice & Renewals
Members
Members of the board serve a one or two-year term.
- Harry S. Ludlow, Chairperson
(Chair, Dec. 2023)
December 2023 - George J. Heine, Vice Chairperson
December 2024 - Thomas Rickenbach, Secretary
December 2023 - Anne Algieri
December 2024 - Jeremiah Collins
December 2024 - Sunshine Gumbs
December 2023 - Zeb Youngman
December 2024
Purpose of the Board
The Southampton Town Conservation Board recommends protective conservation measures to town regulatory boards; federal, state, and county agencies; and the general public. The board also, with staff assistance, reviews, negotiates, and approves wetland permits for the town.
Visiting Sites
The seven board members visit hundreds of sites annually which have been proposed for development. These visits become the basis for making conservation recommendations. This board also advises the public on general conservation issues and land management, as well as the interpretation and application of various federal, state, and local regulations.
Principle Focus
The principle focus of the Conservation Board is regulating fresh, tidal, and brackish wetlands, pursuant to Chapter 325 of the Town Code, effective August 13, 1993. The permit process involves the following tasks:
- Assessment of impact and costs
- Development of alternative layouts or designs
- Landowner education
- Mitigation and achieving land owner satisfaction
- Wetland identification
No two permits are alike in their time demands.
Conducting Analysis & Reviews
Acting in an advisory capacity, the Conservation Board also conducts environmental impact analysis and reviews and recommends mitigative action for a wide range of applications that have been referred to the board from the Planning Division, Building and Zoning Division, and the Town Trustees. Conservation protection measures are recommended for these sites to ensure that water quality, wildlife habitat, and natural open space are adequately preserved.
Contact Us
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Harry S. Ludlow
ChairpersonSouthampton Town Hall
116 Hampton Road
Southampton, NY 11968Ph: 631-287-5710