The Conservation and Agriculture Commission (CAC) meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm. in the Adella G. Urban Administrative Offices Conference Room. The Commission is made up of seven (7) members and operates in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Section 7-131a with respect to the development and conservation of natural resources, including water resources, within the Town. In addition to its conservation functions, the Conservation and Agriculture Commission may advise the Board of Selectmen in respect to the importance and promotion of Agriculture in the Town.
Within a short drive from any point in Columbia, residents can access an entrance to a public walking trail and enjoy the solitude and serenity of a walk in the country. For more information on Columbia's public trails, please click here to find out more.
| Members | Term | Address | Phone | Office |
| (D) Ann Dunnack | 12/02/25-11/26/29 | 103 Lake Road | 860-228-3992 | 860-228-0110 |
| (U) Matthew Wilkinson | 12/02/25-11/26/29 | 10A Chesbro Bridge | 860-228-0110 | |
| (D) Thomas McGrath | 12/02/25-11/26/29 | 26 Lake Ridge Drive | 860-228-4873 | 860-228-0110 |
| (U) Jason Arico, VCHM | 12/02/25-11/26/29 | 102 Lake Rd. | 860-899-6820 | 860-228-0110 |
| (D) Susan Mitchell | 12/02/25-11/26/29 | 448 Route 87 | 860-228-0110 | |
| (D) Nicholas Ferris, CHM | 12/02/25-11/26/29 | 281 Route 66 | 860-228-0110 | |
| (R) Kristen Bacon | 01/20/26-11/26/29 | 24 Johnson Rd. | 860-228-0110 |