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Home · Government · Town Departments · Boards and Committees · Conservation Commission · Wetland Protection Laws
Wetland Protection Laws
The Conservation Commission acts as the administrator for wetland protection laws.  

These include:  


The Wetlands Protection Act identifies eight 'interests' that are protected by the Act:  

  • Protection of public and private water supply  
  • Protection of groundwater supply  
  • Flood control  
  • Storm damage prevention  
  • Prevention of pollution  
  • Protection of land containing shellfish  
  • Protection of fisheries  
  • Protection of wildlife habitat  

Westford's Wetlands Bylaw and its associated Regulations.  

The Westford bylaw strengthens the state Act by adding requirements that:  

  • Prohibit the filling of wetlands or work within 100 feet of a wetland without the permission of the Conservation Commission.  
  • Prohibit septic systems within 100 feet of a wetland.  
  • Prohibit dumping of any material within 100 feet of a wetland.  
  • Prohibit storage of salts, fertilizers, heavy metals, petrochemical products or toxic substances within 100 feet of a wetland.

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