Vermont § 4505 - Powers and duties of conservation commissions Any conservation commission created under this chapter may:

§ 4505. Powers and duties of conservation commissions Any conservation commission created under this chapter may:

• (1) make an inventory and conduct continuing studies of the natural resources of the municipality
  including: (A) air, surface and ground waters, and pollution thereof; (B) soils and their capabilities; (C) mineral and other earth resources; (D) streams, lakes, ponds, wetlands, and floodplains; (E) unique or fragile biologic sites; (F) scenic and recreational resources; (G) plant and animal life, especially the rare and endangered species; (H) prime agricultural and forest land, and other open lands; (2) make and maintain an inventory of lands within the municipality which have historic,
  educational, cultural, scientific, architectural, or archaeological values in which
  the public has an interest; (3) recommend to the legislative body of the municipality the purchase or the receipt
  of gifts of land or rights thereto, or other property, for the purposes of this chapter; (4) receive appropriations for operating expenses including clerical help by appropriation
  through the budget of the legislative body; (5) receive money, grants, or private gifts from any source, for the purposes of this
  chapter