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Barnstable Conservation Commission
Protecting wetlands, waterways, and natural resources across Barnstable’s seven villages.
7
Members
3 yrs
Term Length
Weekly
Meeting Schedule
Appointed
By Town Manager
🏛️ About the Conservation Commission: The Barnstable Conservation Commission administers the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the town’s local wetlands bylaw. Given Barnstable’s extensive coastline, harbors, ponds, and wetland systems, this commission handles a high volume of applications for work within resource areas.
Commission Members
⚠️ The official town directory may not reflect the most current membership. Please verify at townofbarnstable.us
What the Conservation Commission Does
🌊 Wetlands Protection
Reviews all proposed work within 100 feet of wetlands, waterways, and flood zones. Issues Orders of Conditions for approved projects.
🏖️ Coastal Resources
Manages conservation restrictions on town-owned land and reviews projects affecting beaches, dunes, and coastal banks.
🌿 Open Space Management
Oversees conservation land holdings, trails, and natural resource areas across the town’s seven villages.
📋 Enforcement
Investigates violations of wetlands protection regulations and issues enforcement orders for unauthorized work.
Meetings & Resources
The Conservation Commission meets weekly due to high application volume. Hearings on Notices of Intent and Requests for Determination are open to the public.