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What is the Conservation Commission?
The Conservation Commission is a 7-member volunteer board, appointed by the City Council. The Commission is responsible for administering the State Wetlands Protection Act and the City's Floodplain Ordinance, and for managing all Conservation parcels.
Interested in joining the Commission? Attend a meeting! And download this flyer to learn more. There is currently an opening for an Alternate Commissioner.
The Conservation Office consists of two professional staff members who support the Commission and manage numerous other green initiatives. Information, maps, and guidance are available here.
City ordinance language (Section 22-19, 22-20, 22-21) defines the purpose of the Conservation Commission. The Commission revised their Rules and Regulations in 2009 to provide more detailed information the Commission's operations, membership, etc.