Commission discusses creating a wildlife protection zone; staff to research examples

Chair Wayne opened a conceptual discussion about a wildlife protection zone near agricultural protection areas and said the commission has not yet developed a concrete plan. Wayne recounted recent field observations: "I was telling you on the phone the other day how the 1 winter I saw 54 Eagles down through there," he said, and commissioners noted hawks and owls in the area as well.

Staff agreed to research case studies and examples of easements or standards other communities have used to protect raptor habitat and return with proposals for the commission to consider. No regulatory changes were adopted; the item was recorded as discussion and staff follow-up.