Ithaca College

The Ithaca College Natural Lands Committee (NLC) was recently awarded the 2008 Richard B. Fischer Environmental Conservation Recognition Award by the Town of Ithaca. The committee's work in using undeveloped properties as learning tools and for contributing to the natural environment of the Town of Ithaca is being recognized.

Thanks to the committee's efforts, there is now a sustainable timber management program, endangered species management protocols, and an invasive species plan, all of which emphasize biodiversity, ecosystem function, and teaching and research opportunities. In addition to its work on the Newfield property, the committee also actively manages natural areas of South Hill adjacent to campus. The committee is also working with Tompkins County planners to develop a countywide management plan for unique natural areas. (This information was taken from the press release.)

An award presentation will take place Tuesday, May 13, at 5:00 p.m., at the Coddington Road trail entrance. The ceremony includes "planting" of the tree, a brief background on the Fischer Award and on the work of the Ithaca College NLC, and presentation of a certificate to the NLC by town supervisor Herb Engman.