Contact Info
Hours of Operation
Board Secretary:
Monday-Thursday 7:30 am-1:00 pm
Conservation Agent:
Mon-Thurs. 9:00 am - 2:00; Fri 9:00 am -12 pm
May be out on site visits so please call to assure an appointment
Phone
Fax
Address
WHAT IS THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION?
The Conservation Commission is a Commission appointed by the Board of Selectmen (enabled by the Conservation Commission Act G.L. ch. 40, sec 8C) to plan for natural resource protection, acquire important land and water areas, and manage these properties for conservation and recreation purposes.
THE FUNCTIONS OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Regulations:The Conservation Commission administers the Massachusetts WetlandsProtection Act (310CMR 10.00), the Walpole Wetlands Protection Bylaw, and the Stormwater and Erosion Control Bylaw. See What you need to Need to File with Conservation at left column.
Planning: Prepares and implements Open Space and Recreation Plan.
Stewardship: Manages Conservation Land to foster biodiversity, water resource protection, and passive recreation.
Preservation: Assures protection of important local land for water resource, agricultural resource, and historic resource protection.
Recreation: Promotes pasive recreation.
Education: Promotes and encourages local environmental education.
Productive or Economic: Encourages environmentally appropriate agriculture, forestry and fishing uses on conservation land.
CONSERVATION LAND
Since the 1970’s the Town of Walpole has protected approximately 2000 acres of land under conservation. A list of the lands can be found in the draft 2011Open Space and Recreation Plan.
Board Members
Name | Title | |
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John Wiley | Chairman (2018) | |
Albert Goetz | Vice-Chairman (2020) | |
Betsey Dexter Dyer | Member (2018) | |
Roger Turner | Member (2019) | |
Emidio DiVirgilio | member (2020) |
Staff Contacts
Name | Title | Phone | |
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Landis Hershey | Conservation Agent | 508-660-7253 | |
Amy Messier | Admin. Board Secretary. | 508-660-7268 |
Links
- A- CONSERVATION FILING PROCEDURES - GO HERE!
- Benefits & How to Donate Land to Conservation Commission
- Neponset Stormwater Partnership website
- Reasons For Wetland Protection
- Recent Decisions
- Rules and Regulations for Conservation Land
- STORMWATER INFORMATION
- Snow Removal Guidelines
- Wetland Protection Bylaw
Quick Links
Town News
Agendas
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Conservation Commission 4-11-18
April 11, 2018 - 7:00pm
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Conservation Commission 3-28-18
March 28, 2018 - 7:00pm
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Conservation Commission 3-14-18
March 14, 2018 - 7:00pm
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Conservation Commission 2-28-18
February 28, 2018 - 7:00pm
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Conservation Commission Agenda 02/14/2018
February 14, 2018 - 7:00pm
Meeting Minutes
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Conservation Commission
February 28, 2018
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Conservation Commission 2-14-18
February 14, 2018
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Conservation Commission 1-24-18
January 24, 2018
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Conservation Commission 1-10-18
January 10, 2018
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Conservation Commission 12-13-17
December 13, 2017