The following information has been posted by the Clinton Advisory Committee.
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For NEW residents of the Town of Clinton, pick up your "Welcome to the Town of Clinton" folder at the Town Hall. This folder contains valuable information regarding the Town of Clinton and local area community organizations, school and voting districts, voter registration form, education on protecting your well, your septic system, and your drinking water. |
Click Here To Learn What A CAC Is
This is the Town of Clinton CAC's brochure. (Requires Adobe Reader)
Click Here For Dutchess County Soil and Water Conservation District
For technical assistance regarding soil, water, and related natural resources, go to the Dutchess County Soil and Water Conservation District's website to find out about these and other related topics. Also, check out their Annual Spring Seedling Sale to purchase bare-root seedlings of deciduous trees, coniferous trees, and shrubs; plant material; wildlife and bird nesting boxes; and garden supplies.
Click Here For Information About Wetlands, Streams and Ponds
Titled "Wetlands, Streams and Ponds" on the Cornell University - Department of Natural Resources website, this link points to important areas of information describing the reasons why wetlands, streams and ponds need to be protected and properly managed. The water from these areas eventually refill the aquifers from which our town residents get their drinking water.
1) Use of Constructed Wetlands for Stormwater Runoff
2) Stand by Your Stream series as presented on the Stream Buffer display
3) Management of Pond Plants
Recommended Model Development Principals For Protection of Natural Resources In the Hudson River Estuary Watershed
Click Here For Town of Clinton Recommended Model Development Principals (Requires Adobe Reader) - Large File 1 MB This document, a product of the Town of Clinton Site Planning Roundtable, is the result of a yearlong consensus process initiated by the Wappinger Creek Watershed Intermunicipal Council.
Click Here For the Wappingers Recommended Model Development Principals (Requires Adobe Reader) - Large File 2 MB
Click Here For Information About Septic Systems
From the Cornell Cooperative Extension, this provides a detailed publication regarding "Your Septic System" and explains why it is important to keep it properly maintained. (Requires Adobe Reader).
Click Here For Information About The Bird Flu
For the latest information regarding Bird Flu, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is an excellent source of information. It also states that it is safe for bird watchers to watch and feed wild birds because the bird flu has not been detected in North America.
Click Here For Information About Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Days
Directions to Site: DCRRA is on Route 9 South of the IBM Main Plant. Take a right at Cappucino's and go straight toward Hudson River to DCRRA site on right side.