The North Smithfield Conservation Commission is charged with overseeing the protection of the natural resources within the Town of North Smithfield. The Commission consists of seven (7) members, appointed by the town administrator and approved by the town council. Each member must be a resident of the Town of North Smithfield and shall serve a term of three (3) years.
Members:
- Paul H. Soares, Chair
- Aimee Mandeville, Vice-chair
- Carol Ayala, Secretary
- Glen Vario
- Scott Perry
- Jeff Delasanta
- Michael Johnson
Contact:
North Smithfield Conservation Commission
Mission Statement
To maintain and preserve the natural environment within the Town of North Smithfield by promoting, protecting, and developing its ecological resources. To seek to coordinate activities of official and unofficial bodies organized for similar purposes of ecological preservation. To coordinate with state and local officials for the purpose of addressing conservation issues and concerns as they pertain the town. To work in conjunction with the town planning department with regards to environmental issues and concerns relating to construction on new and existing developments within the town. To recommend to the town administrator and the town council programs for the better promotion, development, utilization, and preservation of open spaces, streams, shores, wooded areas, roadsides, swamps, marshland, watersheds, and all other natural areas.
Asian Longhorned Beetle
The North Smithfield Conservation Commission would appreciate citizen's assistance in monitoring for the Asian Longhorned Beetle. The USDA recommends if a beetle infestation is suspected, the adult beetle should be placed in a jar and then placed in the freezer. You should then contact the following: RI Department of Agriculture - (401) 222-2781 or the New England Forest Service toll free at 866-702-9938.
Follow this link to a useful publication on recognizing the Asian Longhorned Beetle and the damage that it causes
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