Alder Creek Trail
San Miguel County Open Space Commission 2006 Work Plan

SAN MIGUEL COUNTY OPEN SPACE COMMISSION

Draft 2006 WORK PLAN

1. Land Heritage Program, Phase 4 (Matt, Josh, Kathey, Liz)

Grant writing/fund development

Public education

Maps

Review and update program and application process

Outreach to other communities (CCLT, LTA, other communities)

Conduct survey of past participants

2. Gunnison Sage Grouse (Kathey, Josh, Liz)

Participate in work group meetings.

Strive to accelerate land protection through CSCP and PDR programs and give assistance by preparing CSCP land applications.

3. Telluride Regional Master Plan/LUC Review (Joe)

Play an active role in reviewing Master Plan and LUC amendments and development applications.

4. Open Space Web Site Improvement (Staff)

Link to our website from Telluride Watch, TMVS, DP, etc.

Provide continuous up-to-date information for web users

Fundraising/Pennies for Open Space (Staff)

- Continue to promote Pennies for Open Space

Write letters, schedule KOTO commentaries and develop display ads for Pennies

Research funding possibilities

6. Education/Outreach (Liz, Josh, Jim, Joe)

Facilitate lecture on relevant topics with local non-profits

Organize a PDR site visit day for the members of the public

Attend 2 GOCO board meetings annually

Attend 2 Club 20 meetings

7. Public Survey (Liz, Joe, Matt)

- Review 1998 survey questions

Develop new questions

Prepare form

Manage relationship with Consultants, if outsourced

Review and disseminate results

8. High Country Zone District (Joe, Josh)

Identify areas of potential expansion

Explore one or more zone districts for the mesas

Facilitate public meetings

Draft language