Here's Why:

-  To strengthen existing state law. The state Wetlands Protection Act (WPA) omits protection for two important wetlands resources: isolated wetlands and vernal pools. Let’s protect ALL wetland resources in Weston.

-   To codify existing local policy:   The Conservation Commission has established a 25-foot No Disturb Zone as policy since 1998. Let’s codify that important resource protection area as law.

   - Establish local control over enforcement of wetlands protection laws: Let’s join more than 200 communities in Massachusetts that have already enacted wetlands protection bylaws and provide fair and sensible oversight over wetlands protection in Weston.

 Learn more at these upcoming Conservation Commission presentations

March 14, 6:50 pm: Presentation to Select Board*

March 28, 7:30 pm: Conservation Commission Public Meeting*

April 13, 7:00 pm: Public In-Person Presentation- Weston Town Hall

*Agenda with meeting Zoom link can be found at  https://www.weston.org/AgendaCenter/

The WPA and proposed bylaw protects 7 public interests vital to Weston

Public and private water supply protection

Flood control

Groundwater supply protection

Pollution prevention

 Storm damage prevention 

Fisheries protection 

Wildlife protection

 The Weston Conservation Commission is a 7 member volunteer board appointed by the Select Board to administer the state Wetlands Protection Act  and manage approximately 1,800 acres  of  municipal conservation land.

 You can learn more here