Conservation

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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

Name Title Phone
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 Documents

  1. Rules and Regulations of Conservation Land 4-3-2018 (Approved)
  2. Camping Regulations
  3. Wetlands Protection Act Reference Manual (PDF)
  4. Open Space and Recreation Plan - 2018
  5. Request for Satisfactory Completion of Work Certificate Form
  6. Request for a Certificate of Compliance
  7. Determination of Applicability Application and Instructions
  1. How do I get in touch with the Conservation Commission to make my concerns known or ask questions?
  2. Why didn't the Conservation Commission respond to my email or letter?
  3. Where is the Conservation Division located and what are your hours?
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2022 Conservation Commission Meeting Dates & Deadlines

Filing deadline is noon two weeks prior to the Meeting Date.

Meeting Date
Deadline Date
Meeting DateDeadline Date
Jan. 4, 2022Dec. 21, 2021
July 5, 2022June 21, 2022
Jan. 18, 2022Jan. 4, 2022
July 18, 2022July 5, 2022
Feb. 1, 2022Jan. 18, 2022
Aug. 2, 2022July 19, 2022
Feb. 15, 2022Feb. 1, 2022
Aug. 16, 2022Aug. 2, 2022
March 1, 2022Feb. 15, 2022
Sep. 13, 2022Aug. 30, 2022
March 15, 2022March1, 2022
Sep. 20, 2022Sep. 6, 2022
April 5, 2022March 22, 2022
Oct. 4, 2022Sep. 20, 2022
April 19, 2022April 5, 2022
Oct. 18, 2022Oct. 4, 2022
May 3, 2022April 19, 2022
Nov. 1, 2022
Oct. 18, 2022
May 24, 2022May 10, 2022
Nov. 15, 2022
Nov. 1, 2022
June 7, 2022May 24, 2022
Dec. 6, 2022
Nov. 22, 2022
June 21, 2022June 7, 2022
Dec. 20, 2022
Dec. 6, 2022