Our RoleThe Conservation Commission is responsible for implementing local, state, and federal wetland laws, managing conservation land, and engaging the public in conservation efforts.The Conservation

Our RoleThe Conservation Commission is responsible for implementing local, state, and federal wetland laws, managing conservation land, and engaging the public in conservation efforts.The Conservation Commission, in conjunction with the Conservation Office, is responsible for reviewing all proposed and ongoing municipal, private, commercial, and industrial projects to determine if they comply with local, state, and federal wetland laws. Over 50% of land in Framingham is located within the Conservation Commission’s jurisdiction under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (CMR 10) and/or the Framingham Wetlands Protection Bylaw (Section 18) and its implementing Regulations. The Conservation Commission conducts site inspections and attends pertinent meetings. The Commission assumes responsibility for the management of over 400 acres of Conservation land owned by the town, including Macomber, Arthur‑Morency Woods, Carol Getchell Trail, Wittenborg Woods, and Cochituate Brook Reservation, as well as numerous other properties, and oversees a seasonal staff often. Seasonal staff completes invasive species management, trail maintenance, and clearing, and restoration projects.