What Are Some The Public Benefits Of The Intervale Center?
• Land Reclamation for Productive Agriculture & Passive Recreation • Economic Development • Local Food Security & Social Wellbeing • Environmental Protection What Are Some Of The Results Of Their Work? The accomplishments and direct public benefits delivered to the Burlington community as a result of the work of the Intervale Center are summarized below: Land Reclamation: • Restoration of nearly 350 acres of abandoned land into organic farming, compost production and passive recreation • Restoration of the historic Calkins Farmstead, which was the last remaining dairy farm in Burlington, for farm and public use • Maintenance of the dirt portion of Intervale Road for all users Economic Development: • Investment of nearly $3.5 million since 1986 • Employment of about 100 full-time and seasonal workers annually • Generation of approximately $1.5 million in economic activity from sale of goods and services, annually • Payment of $15,000 in property taxes annually Local Food Security & Soci
