 As Commissioner, Thurlow-Lippisch worked with federal, state, and local governments and agencies to facilitate Town needs, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and Martin County.In 2010, Thurlow-Lippisch led the passage by the town for a strong fertilizer ordinance to help safeguard the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon.She also worked with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Martin County Board of County Commissioners to have Bird Island designated as a Critical Wildlife Area.