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Conservation Commission Public Hearing

The Conservation Commission will hold a special hearing about Phase 3 regulations on October 15, 2025, at 6 p.m.

ATTENTION: This meeting will be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to our online meeting or calling 929-205-6099 and entering Meeting ID 868 0172 3247 #. Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at cc@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov, or 617-635-3850 by October 10, 2025.

In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Boston Wetlands Ordinance, Boston City Code, Ordinances, Chapter 7-1.4, the Boston Conservation Commission will hold a virtual public hearing at 6 p.m. on October 15, 2025 to review the following projects to determine what conditions, if any, the Commission will impose to protect the interests of the public and private water supply, ground water, prevention of pollution, flood control, prevention of storm damage, protection of fisheries and land containing shellfish, and protection of wildlife habitat.

Any matter posted as a public hearing may be deliberated upon at a subsequent meeting.

Members of the public may share public comments during the hearing. The Conservation Commission will also accept written testimony for agenda items via email at cc@boston.gov prior to the hearing. Written testimony should be submitted by Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 3:30 p.m.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. Public Hearing

    Discussion and Vote to Open a Public Comment Period on the proposed regulations and performance standards for Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience, Environmental Justice, Coastal Flood Resilience Zone (CFRZ), Inland Flood Resilience Zone (IFRZ), and Extended Riverfront Area drafted under the Boston Wetlands Ordinance, Boston City Code, Ordinances, Chapter 7-1.4.

    Plans and filings with the Commission may be requested via email from cc@boston.gov or viewed by appointment only at the Environment Department, Boston City Hall, Room 709, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Questions can be directed to cc@boston.gov or 617-635-3850.

    After the Commission has voted to open a public comment period, the draft regulations will be available for review at boston.gov/developing-wetlands-regulations.

  • 06:00PM
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA 02201
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3850
  • Contact:
    Conservation Commission
  • Neighborhoods:
    Citywide
  • Posted:
    09/30/2025 - 2:30PM
  • Resources:
    Official Filed Posting
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.
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