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Conservation

A collection of 63 issues

Barnstable Conservation Commission Backs First West Barnstable Forest Plan Update in 34 Years

BARNSTABLE -- July 14, 2026, Barnstable Conservation Commission unanimously backs new forest management plan for West Barnstable Conservation Area. Conservation Agents Brady Hill and Rob Brewer told the commission Tuesday that the property's management plan has not been updated since 1992 and faces six compounding threats: the advancing southern

Orleans Conservation Commission elects new chair, advances climate resilience regulations

Orleans Conservation Commission reorganizes, advances climate rules, and flags boathouse design.

Barnstable Commission Denies 95 Eel River Road Pier Under Town Wetlands Ordinance

BARNSTABLE -- July 7, 2026, Barnstable Conservation Commission unanimously denies 95 Eel River Road pier extension under local ordinance, citing mooring field hazards. The commission voted six to zero at its July 7 meeting to deny Stephen Madden's application to tear down and rebuild a dock at 95 Eel

Yarmouth Conservation Commission Approves Six Wetland Applications at July 2 Meeting

Yarmouth Conservation Commission approved six wetland applications and continued two cases at its July 2 meeting.

Harwich Conservation Commission Reelects Ketchum as Chair, Advances Flood Regulations

HARWICH -- July 1, 2026, Harwich Conservation Commission reelects John Ketchum as chair and advances draft coastal flood rules. The commission voted 5-0 at its July 1 meeting to reappoint Ketchum for another year and named Rob vice chair by the same margin, completing the annual reorganization at the start