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Sudbury’s Changing Land: A Walking and Driving Tour

Published April 16, 2024 | Conservation Commission

Self-guided walking and driving tour – printable brochure, online guide and museum exhibit. More →

Informational Meeting on Deer Management

Published August 4, 2023 | Conservation Commission | Automatically Archived on 8/17/2023

The Conservation Commission will be hosting an informational meeting with Martin Feehan, Deer and Moose Biologist and Wildlife Health Specialist from MassWildlife, regarding the status of deer and deer management in the region, on August … More →

Water Chestnut Treatment – Hop Brook Mill Ponds

Published June 30, 2023 | Conservation Commission | Automatically Archived on 7/15/2023

Water and Wetlands will be conducting the fourth year of water chestnut management at Grist Mill, Carding Mill, and Stearns Mill Ponds on June 30th. This will be the first of at least two treatments … More →

Let’s Muster Our Strength Against Garlic Mustard

Published May 12, 2023 | Conservation Commission | Automatically Archived on 5/27/2023

The Time to Pull is Now! Yes, those white flowers popping up all around Town is the dreaded Garlic Mustard, an invasive species. The Conservation Commission seeks your help to eradicate this plant. Plants can … More →

Remote Participation for Meetings

Published March 30, 2023 | Town Manager

EXTENDED THROUGH 3/31/2025. Sudbury provides remote participation for Town board/committee/commission meetings. More →

Trail Connections During the Eversource Transmission Line Project

Published November 2, 2022 | Conservation Commission | Automatically Archived on 11/17/2022

See Trail Connections map for details. More →

Bow Hunting Season Open October 3 through December 31, 2022

Published October 7, 2022 | Conservation Commission | Automatically Archived on 10/22/2022

Please see Bow Hunting Locations Map for details. More →

The Invasive Spotted Lanternfly has been Detected in Sudbury

Published July 1, 2022 | Conservation Commission | Automatically Archived on 7/16/2022

While the state has received reports of spotted lanternfly in several areas across the state over the past 4 months, these have all been individual finds, and none have resulted in established infestations. These repeated … More →

Level 2 – Significant Drought for the Northeast

Published July 1, 2022 | Conservation Commission | Automatically Archived on 7/16/2022

The MA Drought Management Task Force has declared a Level 2 – Significant Drought for the Northeast Region until further notice. As such, the provisions of 10.58(2)(a)1.d – regarding documented field observations that the stream … More →

Celebrate Our Wild and Scenic Rivers at Riverfest 2022

Published June 6, 2022 | Conservation Commission | Automatically Archived on 6/21/2022

Summer is almost here! There’s no better time than now to experience the Wild and Scenic Rivers in your own backyard. We invite you to get outside with your family for a weekend of hiking, … More →

Information & Services

Community Garden to Host ‘Seed Swap’

Published March 11, 2020 | Conservation Commission | Archived

The Sudbury Community Garden is hosting a ‘seed swap’ on Thursday, March 19, from 6-7:30PM at the Goodnow Library, 21Concord Rd. It is an informal seed swap for sharing seeds amongst gardeners. Share your tried … More →

Sudbury Community Gardens Information

Published February 4, 2020 | Conservation Office

This is an invitation for gardeners who would like to grow vegetables and flowers this summer in a sunny location with rich soil – Sudbury’s Lincoln Meadows. Garden plots at Lincoln Meadows, located on Lincoln … More →

About Protecting Sudbury’s Wetlands

Published March 26, 2019 | Conservation Office

Sudbury’s Wetlands: Sudbury hosts a diverse array of wetlands. The Sudbury River, Hop Brook, Pantry Brook, Landam Brook, and dozens of feeder streams snake through town creating a dense weave of riparian wetlands. Kettle hole … More →

Black Bear Information.

Published May 10, 2018 | Conservation Commission | Archived

Tree Removal Regulation

Published May 8, 2018 | Conservation Commission

In the case of homes within wetland jurisdiction, here is the Town Regulation regulating removal of trees. To see if you are within that jurisdiction, see the MAPS section of Town website.

Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act

Published January 9, 2018 | Conservation Commission

Latest State bylaw for Wetlands Protection Act. More →

Updated Homeowners Guide to Wetlands

Published June 5, 2017 | Conservation Office

Sudbury Wetland Bylaw Regulations

Published March 3, 2016 | Conservation Commission

Sudbury Wetland Regulations (9/25/2017) More →

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The Sudbury Conservation Commission was established in 1962 to protect local natural resources and features and to act as stewards of the town’s conservation properties.

Mission Statement:

To preserve, protect, and improve the Town’s valuable water, land, plant, and animal resources for the benefit of present and future generations (under the legal authority granted under The Conservation Commission Act, by the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, and by the Sudbury Wetlands Administration Bylaw); to foster community involvement in the protection and enjoyment of Sudbury’s open spaces and natural resources through education and stewardship; and to balance the interests of jurisdictional projects with the public benefits provided by wetland resource areas, to guide Sudbury’s future, under a fair and open public hearing process.

All of our meetings are open to the public and we encourage you to attend any and all meetings that might interest you.