How do I become a Conservation Commission member?

Waltham Conservation Commission Board Member

Waltham Conservation Commission

City of Waltham

The Waltham Conservation Commission is an appointed board of 7 local residents whose primary charter is to protect the city’s natural resources in a regulatory and advisory manner.  The Commission is to protect the city’s natural resources in a regulatory and advisory manner.  The Commission is responsible for administering the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act (M.G.L., Chapter 131, Section 40.  All projects in the city that are within 100 feet of wetlands (marshes, wet meadows, bogs, intermittent streams, vernal pools, etc) or 200 feet from rivers and perennial streams must come before the Commission for formal review.

The Commission is also concerned with environmental planning, accepting gifts of land and money for conservation purposes, acquiring grant money for town acquisition of open space and advising other city boards on environmental concerns.  Of special interest to the Waltham Commission are the Charles River, Cambridge Reservoir, and Hardy Pond, as well as other major wetlands throughout the city.  The Commission also maintains jurisdiction over the Storer Conservation Land.

Application and Rule 35 can be found on the City website at www.city.waltham.ma.us, Where Do I Go For….?  under Boards and Commissions Applications.

All applicants must be a resident of the City of Waltham and must comply with Massachusetts Conflict of Interest Laws.

Rate of pay:  $100.00 per meeting

All applications with signed Rule 35 should be forwarded to:

City of Waltham
Human Resources Department
119 School Street
Waltham, MA 02451
781-314-3355  Fax 781-314-3358