Conservation Commission

Contact


472 Main St.

Acton, MA 01720

Phone: (978) 929-6634

E-mail


Meetings


View the Conservation Commission Calendar


Meetings are typically held on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Please check the calendar for official meeting postings.


Agendas & Minutes


Agendas are available before each meeting.

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Minutes are available following approval.

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Members


View the Committee Membership List


Overview


The Conservation Commission promotes and develops the natural resources and seeks to protect the watershed resources of the Town. Its primary work consists of review of the site plans which are in or within 100 feet of wetlands. The Commission makes a decision on such a development based on compliance with State and local wetland laws.


The Conservation Commission also develops bylaws, rules, and regulations regarding conservation issues for the Town. When necessary, it works in conjunction with other Town boards and neighboring town boards to coordinate efforts that are of a broader or regional nature.


The Commission is also in charge of a conservation and passive outdoor recreation plan consistent with the town Master Plan. When possible, it purchases and manages land for passive recreation and informs the public about these through maps and brochures.


The Commission sponsors the Acton Land Stewardship Committee, which looks after the 1,650 acres of Acton Conservation Land.


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