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Title	Date	Categories	Site
Applications
Community Garden Application and Map 2022	May 5, 2022	Applications Forms	Conservation Office
Notice of Intent Instructions and Application This application is required for most activities within 100 feet of wetlands and/or 200 feet of streams. The applicant is responsible for providing the information required for the review of this application to the permit issuing authority (Conservation Commission). The submittal of a complete and accurate description of the site and project will minimize requests for additional information by the issuing authority that may result in an unnecessary delay in the issuance of an Order of Conditions.	April 11, 2018	Applications Conservation Commission Conservation Office Forms	Conservation Commission
Stewardship Volunteer Application	March 25, 2009	Applications Forms	Conservation Office
Bylaws
Chapter 283 Wetlands Administration Bylaw The purpose of this bylaw is to maintain the quality of surface water, the quality and level of the ground water table and water recharge areas for existing, or potential water supplies; to protect the public health and safety; to protect persons and property against the hazards of flood water inundation; to protect the community against the costs which may be incurred when unsuitable development occurs in wetland resource areas; and to provide for the reasonable protection and conservation of certain irreplaceable natural features, resources and amenities for the benefit and welfare of the present and future inhabitants of the Town of Sudbury. Accordingly, this bylaw protects the wetlands, related water resources, and certain adjoining land areas in the Town by providing for prior review and control of activities deemed to have a significant or cumulative adverse effect upon wetlands values, including but not limited to the following: protection of public and private water supply, protection of ground water, flood control, erosion and sedimentation control, storm damage prevention, avoidance of water and soil pollution, protection of fisheries, wildlife habitat, rare species habitat including rare plant species, agriculture, aqua culture, and recreation values, deemed important to the community (collectively, the "wetlands values protected by this bylaw".) This bylaw is intended to utilize the Home Rule authority of this municipality to protect additional resource areas, for additional values, with additional standards and procedures to augment those of the Wetlands Protection Act, G.L. Ch. 131, §40 and Regulations thereunder, 310 CMR 10.00.	February 17, 2016	Bylaws Conservation Commission Conservation Office	Conservation Commission
Sudbury Wetlands Bylaw Regulations The current Sudbury Wetland Bylaw Regulations (09/25/2017).	October 4, 2017	Bylaws	Conservation Office
Conservation Commission
Chapter 283 Wetlands Administration Bylaw The purpose of this bylaw is to maintain the quality of surface water, the quality and level of the ground water table and water recharge areas for existing, or potential water supplies; to protect the public health and safety; to protect persons and property against the hazards of flood water inundation; to protect the community against the costs which may be incurred when unsuitable development occurs in wetland resource areas; and to provide for the reasonable protection and conservation of certain irreplaceable natural features, resources and amenities for the benefit and welfare of the present and future inhabitants of the Town of Sudbury. Accordingly, this bylaw protects the wetlands, related water resources, and certain adjoining land areas in the Town by providing for prior review and control of activities deemed to have a significant or cumulative adverse effect upon wetlands values, including but not limited to the following: protection of public and private water supply, protection of ground water, flood control, erosion and sedimentation control, storm damage prevention, avoidance of water and soil pollution, protection of fisheries, wildlife habitat, rare species habitat including rare plant species, agriculture, aqua culture, and recreation values, deemed important to the community (collectively, the "wetlands values protected by this bylaw".) This bylaw is intended to utilize the Home Rule authority of this municipality to protect additional resource areas, for additional values, with additional standards and procedures to augment those of the Wetlands Protection Act, G.L. Ch. 131, §40 and Regulations thereunder, 310 CMR 10.00.	February 17, 2016	Bylaws Conservation Commission Conservation Office	Conservation Commission
Notice of Intent Instructions and Application This application is required for most activities within 100 feet of wetlands and/or 200 feet of streams. The applicant is responsible for providing the information required for the review of this application to the permit issuing authority (Conservation Commission). The submittal of a complete and accurate description of the site and project will minimize requests for additional information by the issuing authority that may result in an unnecessary delay in the issuance of an Order of Conditions.	April 11, 2018	Applications Conservation Commission Conservation Office Forms	Conservation Commission
Sudbury Community Gardens Policies	March 26, 2019	Conservation Commission	Conservation Commission
Conservation Office
Article on Sudbury’s Natural Heritage: Vernal Pools Read all about Vernal Pools and how they effect homeowners.	March 7, 2016	Conservation Office	Conservation Office
Chapter 283 Wetlands Administration Bylaw The purpose of this bylaw is to maintain the quality of surface water, the quality and level of the ground water table and water recharge areas for existing, or potential water supplies; to protect the public health and safety; to protect persons and property against the hazards of flood water inundation; to protect the community against the costs which may be incurred when unsuitable development occurs in wetland resource areas; and to provide for the reasonable protection and conservation of certain irreplaceable natural features, resources and amenities for the benefit and welfare of the present and future inhabitants of the Town of Sudbury. Accordingly, this bylaw protects the wetlands, related water resources, and certain adjoining land areas in the Town by providing for prior review and control of activities deemed to have a significant or cumulative adverse effect upon wetlands values, including but not limited to the following: protection of public and private water supply, protection of ground water, flood control, erosion and sedimentation control, storm damage prevention, avoidance of water and soil pollution, protection of fisheries, wildlife habitat, rare species habitat including rare plant species, agriculture, aqua culture, and recreation values, deemed important to the community (collectively, the "wetlands values protected by this bylaw".) This bylaw is intended to utilize the Home Rule authority of this municipality to protect additional resource areas, for additional values, with additional standards and procedures to augment those of the Wetlands Protection Act, G.L. Ch. 131, §40 and Regulations thereunder, 310 CMR 10.00.	February 17, 2016	Bylaws Conservation Commission Conservation Office	Conservation Commission
Mass Wildlife’s Beavers and the Law A Citizen's Guide to Addressing Beaver Conflicts	April 14, 2009	Conservation Office	Conservation Office
Notice of Intent Instructions and Application This application is required for most activities within 100 feet of wetlands and/or 200 feet of streams. The applicant is responsible for providing the information required for the review of this application to the permit issuing authority (Conservation Commission). The submittal of a complete and accurate description of the site and project will minimize requests for additional information by the issuing authority that may result in an unnecessary delay in the issuance of an Order of Conditions.	April 11, 2018	Applications Conservation Commission Conservation Office Forms	Conservation Commission
SWEET Naughty List For the Holiday Season and Beyond add These Plants to Your "Naughty List"!	December 21, 2010	Conservation Office	Conservation Commission
Forms
Community Garden Application and Map 2022	May 5, 2022	Applications Forms	Conservation Office
Notice of Intent Instructions and Application This application is required for most activities within 100 feet of wetlands and/or 200 feet of streams. The applicant is responsible for providing the information required for the review of this application to the permit issuing authority (Conservation Commission). The submittal of a complete and accurate description of the site and project will minimize requests for additional information by the issuing authority that may result in an unnecessary delay in the issuance of an Order of Conditions.	April 11, 2018	Applications Conservation Commission Conservation Office Forms	Conservation Commission
Request for Determination (RDA) Instructions and Application This application is required for minor activities within 100 feet of wetlands and/or 200 feet of streams. See the Sudbury GIS to see if you might live near wetlands (Locations are approximate. A wetland survey is needed to determine the actual wetland boundary.)	May 31, 2024	Forms	Conservation Commission
Stewardship Volunteer Application	March 25, 2009	Applications Forms	Conservation Office
(Uncategorized)
Associate Member Policy Revised June 5, 2023	June 30, 2023		Conservation Commission
Barton Trail Map 2024	January 26, 2024		Conservation Commission
Broadacres Trail Map	August 2, 2024		Conservation Commission
Conservation Land Use Policy and Regulations Ammended January 22, 2024	January 24, 2024		Conservation Commission
Davis Farm Final	January 24, 2024		Conservation Office
Frost Farm Trail Guide 2023	May 15, 2024		Conservation Office
Haynes Meadow Trail Map	January 24, 2024		Conservation Office
Hop Brook Trail Map	January 24, 2024		Conservation Office
Landham Brook Trail Map 2024	January 26, 2024		Conservation Commission
Lincoln Meadows Trail Map 2024	January 26, 2024		Conservation Commission
NATIVE PLANT LIST 2020	February 25, 2020		Conservation Office
Nobscot Map Final	January 24, 2024		Conservation Office
Poor Farm Trail Map	February 5, 2024		Conservation Commission
Sudbury’s Changing Land Brochure	April 16, 2024		Conservation Commission
Tippling Rock Trail Map	January 24, 2024		Conservation Office
Tree Removal Regulation	May 8, 2018		Conservation Commission
Maps
Barton Farm – Trail Map	July 9, 2013	Maps	Conservation Office
Cutting Farm – Trail Map	January 25, 2022	Maps	Conservation Office
King Philip – Trail Map	July 9, 2013	Maps	Conservation Office
Lincoln Meadows – Trail Map	July 9, 2013	Maps	Conservation Office
Pantry Brook Map	July 9, 2013	Maps	Conservation Office
Regulations
A Guide to Wetlands Protection in Sudbury	June 5, 2017	Regulations	Conservation Office

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