Conservation

What We Do:

The Conservation Department coordinates the efforts of the Conservation Commission whose purpose is to administer the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Ch. 131, s. 40 and the Town of Duxbury Wetlands Protection Bylaw, Chapter 9 and related regulations.  Programs of the department not only include wetland protection but land management and land acquisition.

The staff is available to answer questions regarding wetlands and the permitting process and will assist an applicant with completing a permit application.  As part of their responsibilities, the Conservation Administrator reviews each building permit application and Board of Health application to determine if an applicant will need to file for a permit with the Conservation Commission.

The Town of Duxbury presently owns approximately 3,000 acres of land under the control of the Conservation Commission.  Through its Conservation Fund, the Conservation Department manages and maintains these lands and creates walking trails for public enjoyment.  Walking trail maps are available at the Conservation Department, the entrance of specific properties, and online.

Staff Contacts

NameTitlePhone

Conservation Administrator

(781) 934-1100 ext 5470

Principal Assistant

(781) 934-1100 ext 5471

Land Management Assistant

Conservation Commission

NameTitleTerm of Office
Robb D'Ambruoso

Chair

6-30-2024

Scott Zoltowski

Vice Chair

6-30-2025

Sam Butcher

6-30-2026

Thomas J. Gill, III

6-30-2026

Mickey McGonagle

6-30-2024

Holly Morris

6-30-2025

Corey Wisneski

6-30-2025

Amy M. MacNab

Selectboard Liaison