Information on Glastonbury's natural resources, environmental management of development projects and inland wetlands can be obtained from the Office of Community Development. (Also see the Health Department; for recycling, see Refuse Disposal.) The Environmental Planner provides support services to the Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency (IWWA).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a conservation easement?

A conservation easement is an agreement reflecting a specific area of a property (ies) that is to remain UNTOUCHED by the property owner (or anyone else for that matter) – Mother Nature is left to manage it. If you have a concern or safety issue regarding a conservation easement, the Environmental Planner must be contacted before any course of action is taken. A copy of the conservation easement agreement specific to your property has been filed in the land records in the Office of the Town Clerk.

What are wetlands permits and when are they required?

A wetlands permit or other means of approval is required for any type of proposed activity within a wetland or watercourse or the wetlands 100-foot or 150-foot (depending on location) upland review area. Depending on the level of disturbance and potential impact upon the wetland and/or watercourse, a duly authorized wetlands agent may approve a proposed activity through a process not requiring action by the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency.

Town Conservation Efforts

• Sustainability - Focus Areas, Resources, and Initiatives
• Water Conservation and Drought
• Watershed Pledge