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“Big Night” – Amphibian Migration

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March 16, 2026

| Conservation Office | Automatically Archived on 3/17/2026

With temperatures rising and rain on the forecast, tonight – March 16th – shows a high chance of being the annual “Big Night,” a mass migration of amphibians each spring leaving their winter burrows. Much … Read full article→

Current Drought Status

Published

March 11, 2026

| Conservation Commission

March 9, 2026: Today, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared worsened drought conditions in several regions of Massachusetts due to limited groundwater recharge this winter. The Central and Northeast Regions are now in a Level 3-Critical Drought. The Connecticut River Valley has moved to a Level … Read full article→

Current Drought Status

Published

January 14, 2026

| Conservation Commission | Automatically Archived on 3/12/2026

January 12, 2026: Today, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared that the Central and Northeast Regions have worsened to a Level 2–Significant Drought. Conditions also declined in nearly all other regions, moving … Read full article→

What is That Black Tarp Along Raymond Road?

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August 6, 2025

| Conservation Office | Automatically Archived on 8/21/2025

Sudbury’s Raymond Road Initiative exemplifies a holistic approach to turtle‑management and road‑crossing mitigation by combining research‑driven fencing with ecosystem stewardship. Located along a vital swamp corridor in town, turtle fencing has been installed to prevent … Read full article→

Don’t Delay, Pull Today: Garlic Mustard Deadline Approaches

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June 2, 2025

| Conservation Office | Automatically Archived on 6/17/2025

Heads up, weed warriors! The clock is ticking, and the garlic mustard is ripening. Seeds are starting to form, which means those sneaky little invaders are gearing up for their next big takeover. But fear … Read full article→

Sudbury Soaks Up the Good News: Drought Declared Over!

Published

May 22, 2025

| Conservation Commission | Automatically Archived on 6/6/2025

After seven months of being in various stages of drought, the drought has ceased. Does that mean you should now let your water usage go unabated? No! Water conservation is always crucial to preserving the … Read full article→

Drought Conditions Improve Across Several Regions in Massachusetts

Published

April 10, 2025

| Conservation Commission | Automatically Archived on 4/25/2025

BOSTON – Today, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared the Connecticut River Valley, Central, Southeast and Western regions of the state have been downgraded to a Level 1 – Mild Drought status … Read full article→

Remote Participation for Public Meetings

Published

April 1, 2025

| Town Manager

EXTENDED THROUGH 6/30/2027. Sudbury provides remote participation for Town board/committee/commission meetings. Read full article→

Community Forum: Rescue MetroWest Wildlife from Rodenticides

Published

February 13, 2025

| Conservation Commission | Automatically Archived on 3/11/2025

Monday, March 10: Hybrid Meeting 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm at the Lincoln Public School Learning Commons, Ballfield Rd, Lincoln, MA or Register to join via Zoom. Raptors, coyotes, and other predators balance Massachusetts’ ecosystems. But … Read full article→

Suspected Avian Flu Cases Reported Across Massachusetts

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January 29, 2025

| Conservation Commission | Automatically Archived on 2/13/2025

BOSTON — State environmental and health officials are informing the public that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus, which rarely infects humans, is suspected to be the cause of death in cases of both … Read full article→

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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.

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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.

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“Big Night” – Amphibian Migration

Current Drought Status

Current Drought Status

What is That Black Tarp Along Raymond Road?

Don’t Delay, Pull Today: Garlic Mustard Deadline Approaches

Sudbury Soaks Up the Good News: Drought Declared Over!

Drought Conditions Improve Across Several Regions in Massachusetts

Remote Participation for Public Meetings

Community Forum: Rescue MetroWest Wildlife from Rodenticides

Suspected Avian Flu Cases Reported Across Massachusetts