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Environmental Laws and Regulations

Wetlands

Ashland Wetlands Protection Bylaw (Ashland Town Code Chapter 280)

Ashland Wetlands Protection Regulations (Ashland Town Code Chapter 348)

Clean Water Act CRS Report 2016

The Conservation Commission Act (MGL Chapter 40 Section 8C)

Wetlands Protection Act (MGL Chapter 131 Section 40)

Wetlands Protection Act Regulations (310 CMR 10.00)

Massachusetts Stream Crossings Handbook

DEP Wetland Replacement Guide 2022

DEP Wetlands Delineation Handbook 2022

DEP Wildlife Habitat Protection Guidance for Inland Wetlands 2006


Stormwater

Ashland Stormwater Management Bylaw (Ashland Town Code Chapter 247)

Ashland Stormwater Management Regulations (Ashland town Code Chapter 343)

Massachusetts Erosion and Sedimentation Controls Guidebook

Massachusetts Stormwater Handbook


Article 97

Article 97 of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth

An Act Preserving Open Space in the Commonwealth (Chapter 274 of the Acts of 2022)

Draft Regulations for Article 97 and An Act Preserving Open Space in the Commonwealth

Article 97 Fact Page


Chapter 61

Chapter 61- Forestry Designation (MGL Chapter 61)

Chapter 61A- Agriculture Designation (MGL Chapter 61A)

Chapter 61B- Open Space and Recreation Designation (MGL Chapter 61B)

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    Ashland, MA 01721
    Phone: 508-881-0100
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