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The Andover Conservation Commission aims to protect Andover’s natural resources in accordance with the state law and the Town’s Wetlands Protection Bylaw, Article XIV, and to act as trustees in perpetuity of the Town’s conservation land. As of 2021, there are over 2,200 acres of protected land that are held in the care and custody of the Andover Conservation Commission. This land is managed and stewarded by the Conservation Division, with the assistance of the Department of Public Works and a large network of dedicated volunteer land stewards. Andover’s conservation areas are critical to supporting clean air and water, wildlife habitat, and recreational amenities for the community.
Land Acknowledgement
We respectfully acknowledge that Andover conservation land has been established on the territory of many Indigenous peoples, who have stewarded this land for hundreds of generations. With gratitude to the Andover Center for History & Culture for their guidance, we acknowledge the harmful effect colonization and violent systemic and cultural inequities have had on our understanding of Indigenous identity and terminology. Andover was home to the Pennacook people as early as 6000 BCE, and we honor their past, present, and emerging leaders.
Staff Contacts
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Benjamin Meade | Conservation Agent | 978-623-8630 |
Lynn Viselli | Conservation Administrative Secretary | 978-623-8630 |
Marisa Browning-Kamins | Conservation Land Manager | 978-623-8630 |
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Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission aims to protect Andover’s natural resources in accordance with state law and the Town's Wetlands Protection Bylaw, Article XIV, and to act as trustees in perpetuity of the town’s conservation land.
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Deer Hunting Information
Learn more about deer hunting areas and permits in the Andover area.
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Conservation Areas
Find all the information you need to know about the various conservation land in Andover.
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Invasive Species in Andover
Visit this page for additional information about the identification and management of common invasive species.
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Permits and Applications
Visit this page for information regarding the Wetlands Protection Act and all the documentation needed to file permits and applications through the Conservation Department.
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Andover MiMAP, GIS Library, and Other Mapping Tools
Visit this page to access the Andover MiMAP tool and to explore the Town's GIS library of maps and other visual guides.
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Shawsheen River Master Plan
Information regarding the Shawsheen River Master Plan
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Andover Conservation Land Management Policies and Procedures
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Programs and Events
2023 Conservation Commission Meeting Dates & Deadlines
Filing deadline is noon two weeks prior to the Meeting Date.
Meeting Date | Deadline Date | Meeting Date | Deadline Date | |
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Jan. 10, 2023 | Dec. 27, 2021 | July 11, 2023 | June 27, 2023 | |
Jan. 24, 2023 | Jan. 10, 2023 | July 18, 2023 | July 3, 2023 | |
Feb. 7, 2023 | Jan. 24, 2023 | Aug. 1, 2023 | July 18, 2023 | |
Feb. 28, 2023 | Feb. 14, 2023 | Aug. 15, 2023 | Aug. 1, 2023 | |
March 7, 2023 | Feb. 21, 2023 | Sep. 12, 2023 | Aug. 29, 2023 | |
March 21, 2023 | March 7, 2023 | Sep. 19, 2023 | Sep.5, 2023 | |
April 4, 2023 | March 21, 2023 | Oct. 3, 2023 | Sep. 19, 2023 | |
April 18, 2023 | April 4, 2023 | Oct. 17, 2023 | Oct. 3, 2023 | |
May 9, 2023 | April 25, 2023 | Nov. 7, 2023 | Oct. 24, 2023 | |
May 16, 2023 | May 2, 2023 | Nov. 21, 2023 | Nov. 7, 2023 | |
June 6, 2023 | May 23, 2023 | Dec. 5, 2023 | Nov. 21, 2023 | |
June 20, 2023 | June 6, 2023 | Dec. 19, 2023 | Dec. 5, 2023 |
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Robert Douglas
Director of ConservationPhone: 978-623-863036 Bartlet Street
Andover, MA 01810
Office Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00am-3:00pm
The Andover Conservation Division is now on Instagram! Follow us at @andoverlanduse to see images and updates from our reservations across town. Use the hashtag #andoverconservationcommission to share your own photos with fellow Instagram users.