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Overview
The Natural Resources/Conservation Department provides the citizens of Acton with leadership in managing and protecting their diverse natural resources. Special attention is given to ensure conservation and protection of all wetlands resource areas and other significant ecosystems, while providing an education opportunity for residents to enjoy Acton's diverse natural landscape. The Natural Resources Department also oversees the Cemetery Department as well as the Recreation Department.
Department duties include:
- Oversight of more than 1,600 acres of conservation land
- Working with the Acton Land Stewardship Committee to maintain hiking trails on all conservation properties
- Enforcing the Wetlands Protection Act through inspections, public hearings, and review of building permits
- Working closely with the Acton Conservation Commission
- Conducting the Community Education Natural History Program, and teaching environmental classes at all levels of the Acton-Boxborough School system
- Planning, developing, and maintaining the Acton Arboretum, and working with the Friends of the Acton Arboretum
Resources
- Trail Maps
- I Hiked Acton's Trails
- Wetland Filing Fees, Effective April 1, 2018
- Camp Acton Permit
- DEP Wetland Filing Forms
- Morrison Farm Reuse Final Report - Kelleher Architects, May 2010
- Morrison Farm Reuse Presentation - Kelleher Architects, May 2010
- Morrison Farm Reuse Committee Recommendations - January 2007
- Wetlands Filing Instructions - Notice of Intent
- Wetlands Filing Instructions - Request for Determination
- Wetlands Bylaw
- Wetland Rules and Regulations
- Guidance for the meaning of the term “structure” in the Acton Wetland By-law
- Guidance for Implementing the terms "like...activity" and "like....structures"
- Open Space and Recreation Plan, 2014-2021
Additional Resources
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Tom Tidman
Natural Resources Director
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Conservation
Physical Address
472 Main Street
Acton, MA 01720
Phone: (978) 929-6634Fax: (978) 929-6350
Hours
Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM