The Conservation Commission is appointed to protect natural resources in the City including: public and private water supplies, ground water, fisheries, endangered species, wildlife and wildlife habitat, green space and aesthetics. The commission holds hearings on development and other activities that may affect these natural resources.  It also maintains mapping of wetlands and flood plains within the city. The commission consists of a chairman and six members. All are appointed by the mayor and serve overlapping three-year terms. Public hearings are held at 5:00 on second and fourth Tuesdays at 70 Tapley Street.

Our Mission:

Through the implementation and administration of the Masschusetts Wetlands Protection Act, as well as the Springfield Wetlands Protection Bylaws, the City oversees the sustainable development and redevelopment of areas critical to the health of our lakes, streams and wetlands. 

To find out if your project is near any wetland resources and needs review from the Conservation Commission, please visit the sites below or contact our office.