Natural Resources Advisory Board (NRAB)

About the NRAB

The City of Winchester established the Natural Resources Advisory Board in 2007. The purpose of this Board is to:

• foster a sense of community stewardship
• assist City departments and the City Council in developing policies and in funding and implementing programs to conserve local natural resources and protect environmental health
• to involve citizens in taking responsibility for the City of Winchester's natural environment.

The NRAB works in conjunction with the Public Services Committee of the Winchester City Council and makes reports and recommendations to that body. The NRAB coordinates it's activities, as appropriate, with other City committees, boards and commissions.

Mission    back to top

The Winchester Natural Resources Advisory Board provides input to City staff, City Council, and the general public as requested on issues concerning the natural resources and environmental health of Winchester.  These issues include, but are not limited to, water, air, soil, non-domestic animals, vegetation, habitats, and waste disposal. "

Meetings    back to top

The NRAB normally holds its meetings the 4th Thursday of each month from 5:30-7:00 pm or as needed. The Board meets in the City Yards Conference Room, 301 East Cork Street . Special meetings may be called as needed. Meetings are open to the public and you are encouraged to attend.

Meeting Dates, Agendas & Minutes    back to top

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Recent Activities    back to top

• Developed recommendations and held public meetings to control waterfowl in the City.
• Organized the Board and prepared its bylaws.
• Reviewing plan for proposed nature area and storm water management at Friendship Park.
• Provided information booth at Earth Day.
• Provided input to the Tree Commission for the Urban Tree Canopy Implementation Plan.

NRAB Members & Contact Info    back to top

Natural Resources Advisory Board
Rouss City Hall
15 N. Cameron Street
Winchester, VA 22601
540-667-1815
nrab@ci.winchester.va.us

David Worthington, Chair
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Email David Worthington

Woody Bousquet, Vice Chair
Professor of Environmental Studies and Biology, Shenandoah University
Email Woody Bousquet

Gerald Crowell
Area Forester, Virginia Department of Forestry
Email Gerald Crowell

Jim Giraytys
Certified Consulting Meteorologist
Email Jim Giraytys

Jim Lawrence
Coordinator, Opequon Creek, Targeted Watershed Grant
Email Jim Lawrence

Tom Hoy, City Liaison
Director of Public Works
Email Tom Hoy

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