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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 →

Remote Participation for Meetings Under Emergency Order

Published July 18, 2022 | Town Manager

EXTENDED THROUGH 3/31/2023. Sudbury has implemented “remote participation” procedures under Governor Baker’s Emergency Order for all boards, committees, and commissions until further notice. 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 →

Wildflowers of Spring and Summer Workshop

Published March 1, 2022 | Conservation Commission | Automatically Archived on 3/16/2022

Get ready for Spring! This online class will introduce you to the wild beauties blooming in the woods, wetlands and meadows of Sudbury and surrounding areas. Learn about early spring’s marsh marigolds and late spring’s … More →

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail MEPA Certificate Issued

Published November 22, 2021 | Planning & Community Development | Automatically Archived on 2/1/2022

MassDOT and the Town of Sudbury have submitted the ENF to MEPA. More →

State Agricultural Officials Discover Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Population in Worcester County

Published September 28, 2021 | Conservation Commission | Automatically Archived on 11/30/2021

Adult SLF (photo credit: Lawrence Barringer, PDA) State Agricultural Officials Discover Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Population in Worcester County Satellite Population in Fitchburg Represents Easternmost Spread of Pest FITCHBURG – The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural … More →

Fall Guided Hikes

Published September 23, 2021 | Conservation Commission | Automatically Archived on 10/29/2021

The Sudbury Conservation Commission, the Sudbury Valley Trustees, and the Friends of the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge are sponsoring guided walks through Sudbury’s Conservation Areas. Please join Neela de Zoysa this October to enjoy … 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.