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City of Lowell Seeks Applicants For Lowell Conservation Commission

(Lowell, MA) – The City of Lowell is currently seeking residents to fill an opening(s) on the Conservation Commission. The role of the Conservation Commission is to administer the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the City of Lowell Wetlands Ordinance, which oversees all development near wetlands or within a floodplain. The purpose of Lowell’s Wetland Ordinance is to protect the wetlands, related water resources, and adjoining land areas in the City by controlling activities deemed to have significant effect upon wetland values; including public or private water supply, groundwater, flood control, erosion and sedimentation control, storm damage prevention, water pollution prevention, fisheries, recreation, agriculture, aquaculture, and historic values.

“The Conservation Commission is a very important group comprised of Lowell residents who are committed to protecting Lowell’s wetlands as outlined in the City of Lowell Wetlands Ordinance.” says City Manager, Bernie Lynch.“Individuals should have an interest and or experience in conservation or environmental protection.”

Nightly meetings are required on the first and third Wednesday of every month. Applicants should send a letter of interest and a resume to the City of Lowell Human Resources Department, 375 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852

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