Town of Knox, NY
2192 Berne-Altamont Road
Altamont, NY 12009
​Mailing address: PO Box 116
Knox, NY 12107
Phone: 518-872-2551
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Conservation Advisory Council

Conservation Advisory Council 
The mission of the Conservation Advisory Council of the Town of Knox is to provide information, expertise, advisement and guidance to the Town of Knox Board on matters pertaining to the protection, conservation, preservation, restoration and enhancement of natural and cultural resources within the town. 
The mission will be accomplished by:
Developing and maintaining inventories and data bases on natural and cultural resources within the town.
Participating in the development and implementation of natural and cultural resource management and conservation plans both for specific parcels and for the Town of Knox in general.
Leading and participating in activities and work projects that protect and enhance the quality of the environment and the ability of town residents to benefit from it.
Working with agencies, departments and boards within the Town of Knox and with neighboring communities, as well as with local, State and Federal governments and non-governmental organizations to protect, conserve, restore and enhance natural and cultural resources of interest to the residents of the Town of Knox.

Meetings are held at 6:30 PM on the fourth Tuesday of each month.  Members of the public are encouraged to attend meetings and to participate in the CAC’s activities.
Contact:  Eric Marczak, Chairman 
​[email protected]

Members:  
Rick Georgeson
Nelson Kent
Amy Lauterbach
Dave Nelson

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Conservation Advisory Council Meetings Held:
Fourth (4th) Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm
All meetings are held at:
Knox Town Hall
2192 Berne-Altamont Road
Knox, NY 12107
518-872-2551

The CAC has openings for two junior members aged 16-21.  If interested, please contact Eric Marczak
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Conservation Advisory Board Meetings Held:
Fourth (4th) Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm
All meetings are held at:
Knox Town Hall
2192 Berne-Altamont Road
Knox, NY 12107
518-872-2551



CAC 2016 Annual Report final.pdf
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Hydraulic Fracturing Ban Proposal pdf
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knox_habitat_summary_final.pdf
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CAC Meeting Minutes 2022                   CAC Meeting Minutes 2023      CAC Meeting Minutes 2024
January                                                      January                                            January
February                                                     February                                          February
March                                                         March                                               March
April                                                            April                                                  April
May                                                            May                                                  May
June                                                           June                                                 June-no meeting  
July                                                            July                                                   July-no meeting
August                                                        August                                              August
September                                                 September                                       September-no mtg    
October                                                      October                                            October
November                                                  November                                         November
December                                                  December                                         December
2022 Annual Report                                   2023 Annual Report                          2024 Annual Report
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