Conservation

Mission Statement

The mission of the Palmer Conservation Commission is to administer and enforce the Wetlands Protection Act (WPA) (M.G.L. Chapter 131 Section 40) and associated regulations (310 CMR 10.00). The eight main interests of the WPA that are essential for maintaining the health and well-being of ecosystems and communities, include: protection of public and private water supply, protection of groundwater supply, flood control, storm damage prevention, prevention of pollution, protection of fisheries, and the protection of wildlife and plant habitat. The Conservation Agent performs supervisory, administrative, management, and enforcement work to support the Commission in carrying out its mission to protect the community’s natural resources. Core services include reviewing all plans and projects to ensure compliance throughout every phase of construction from pre-activity to final site stabilization, acting as liaison between the public and other boards/departments and educational resource for citizens, groups, and local, State and Federal agencies.