Conservation Commission

The Ashland Conservation Commission is excited to present a new Community Awards Program. The Conservation Commission will present four awards annually to city residents, businesses and non-profit groups that provide outstanding conservation examples to the people of Ashland and the Rogue Valley.

“The purpose of these awards is to recognize leaders in efforts to conserve and protect our water, air and soil; to reduce energy use; or to save our natural resources,” says Jim McGinnis, commission chair.  “Just as the Tree Commission recognizes a tree of the year and the Historic Commission gives out awards to preservation projects, we’re going to highlight efforts to preserve Ashland’s environment.”

The awards will be presented on Earth Day, April 21, to Ashland’s Conservationist of the Year, Junior Conservationist of the Year (under 18); Best Business Conservationist; and Best Volunteer Organization Conservationist.

Nominations will be accepted beginning January 1 for work done in 2011.  Nominations should be sent to the Ashland Conservation Division, 51 Winburn Way or emailed to mcclarym@ashland.or.us. 

Click here for a nomination form and the judging criteria.  

The nomination deadline is February 29.

 The mission of Ashland’s Conservation Commission is to educate and advocate for the wise use of resources by the city government and the people of Ashland.  The commission meets at 6 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month.  Meetings are open to the public. 

"The Conservation Commission consists of nine voting members including one representtive each from the solid waste franchisee for the city, Souther Oregon University, and the Ashland School District, and six other voting members (of which five must reside within the city). 

The Commissin also consists of non-voting ex-officio members including the Mayor or one Council member serving as Council liaison, the Department of Community Development Director, the electric Utility Director, the Director of Public Works, the Building Official, and the City Administrator.  The Electric Utility Director serves as the primary staff Liaison and Secretary of the Commission."

Click here for the Conservation Commission Adopted Goals

 Please remember that other than staff, the people listed below are volunteers working on behalf of our community and should only be contacted on matters related to their particular commission, committee or board.

See Conservation Programs for information on the City's numerous conservation efforts.