Conservation Commission

 

The Shutesbury Conservation Commission is a group of volunteers dedicated to protecting the community's natural resources and open space.

The Commission is responsible for administering:

The Commission is tasked with enforcing these statutes, as well as advising the Town and educating the public about environmental protection. Our mission is to protect open spaces, water resources, and wildlife habitats in our community. The Commission manages several Conservation Areas in Shutesbury.

Meeting Schedule

From March through October, the Conservation Commission holds public meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. During the winter months, the Commission meets once a month on the second Thursday.

NOTE: Conservation Commission meetings are held remotely on Zoom. Links to Zoom meetings can be found on the Shutesbury Calendar. Click on the meeting within the calendar, and you will see the agenda with a link to the meeting.

Site visits are normally scheduled before public meetings.

 


 

Shutesbury Wetlands Protection Bylaw Regulations

Shutesbury Wetlands Protection Bylaw

When should I contact the Conservation Commission?

Wetlands Permit Application Forms and Instructions

Past and Present Projects Under Conservation Commission Review

Town Conservation Projects

DCR Forest Cutting Plans

Resources for Landowners

Invitation for Bids for South Brook/Lake Wyola Conservation Area Trail Repair A pre-bid Q&A session for the South Brook/Lake Wyola Conservation Area Trail Repair project was held on Friday, January 30 at 3:30pm via Zoom. Questions the Commission has received from potential bidders and the Commission's responses are available here.