Homeowners Guide to Wetlands Protection Laws

This is a quick guide to wetlands protection in Newbury. It is a great resource that helps explain wetlands protection laws, what the Conservation Commission does, when you may need to obtain permits, and what can happen if you don't obtain permits when you need to. This is also a great resource for realtors to have on hand - when you make a sale in the town of Newbury, you can provide this quick guide to the buyers so they know when to contact us!

If you're viewing this guide on a computer or phone, make sure you open the "Screen Friendly" version in the file attachments below so it reads in the correct order. If you want a hard copy of the booklet, you can visit the Newbury Municipal Offices and pick one up, or print your own using the "Printer Friendly" version below (make sure you print on both sides of the paper so it comes out right!). There is also a wetlands graphic shown on page 3, some of the writing is a bit small, so for your convenience that graphic is shown in a larger format below and is available for download in the file attachments section. Please note that this graphic does not depict all wetland resource types and does not represent what all wetland areas may look like. This only serves as general reference material. To identify and delineate wetlands accurately, you must obtain the services of a qualified professional.