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Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency
HELP US PLAN ENFIELD’S FUTURE
The Town of Enfield and the Planning and Zoning Commission have started the comprehensive planning process to update the Town’s Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). The POCD is a strategic plan that will guide land use, development, and decision making for the next 10 years. As part of the planning process, we are seeking input from the community to inform our effort and the Plan. This Community Survey offers you an opportunity to provide your thoughts and perspectives on Enfield today and the Enfield you want to be part of in the future.
The survey only takes 10 to 15 minutes to complete—time well spent to participate in the planning of Enfield’s future. We thank you for your interest in our community and taking the time to assist with the Town’s planning process.
Meetings
- 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
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Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Regulations and Bylaws
Wetlands Regulations - Adopted April 21, 2020
Wetlands Bylaws - Adopted May 5, 2020
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How to Join the IWWA Meeting - Next Regular Meeting is February 2, 2021
Information on how to join the meeting will be updated as we near closer to the meeting date.
Click Here to View the Meeting
The YouTube link to join the meeting will be updated as we near closer to the meeting date.
Instructions Land Use Meetings
Public Instructions for Landuse Meetings
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are prepared prior to each meeting, minutes are available following approval.
Most Recent Agenda (PDF) | All Agendas | Draft Meeting Minutes for the 1/19/2021 Regular Meeting
Legal Ad
Legal Action Ad for the 1/19/2021 Regular Meeting
Legal Ad for the 1/19/2021 Regular Meeting
Master Packets
Master Packet for the 1/19/2021 Regular Meeting
Notice of Actions
Notice of Action for the 1/19/2021 Regular Meeting
Please scroll to the bottom of this page to see previous legal ads, master packets, and notice of actions.
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Applications to be Heard at the 2/2/2021 Regular Meeting:
IW# 623 – 33 Post Office Road – Application for an Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Permit to construct a new 12’ wide driveway on the property known as 33 Post Office Road as referenced on the site plan dated 1-6-2021; Jeff Tingley, Owner/Applicant; Map 047 / Lot 0030; I-1 Zone. (DoR: 1/19/2021).
IW# 623 - Preliminary Staff Report and Draft Resolution
IW# 623 - DEEP Activity Reporting Form
IW# 623 - 33 Post Office Road Deed
IW# 623 - 33 Post Office Road Assessor's Card
IW# 623 - 119 Post Road Assessor's Card
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Previous Meeting Documentation
YouTube Videos of IWWA Meetings
January 19, 2021 - Click Here to View the Meeting
January 5, 2021 - Click Here to View the Meeting
December 15, 2020 - Click Here to View the Meeting
December 1, 2020 - CANCELED.
November 17, 2020 - CANCELED.
November 4, 2020 - Click Here to View the Meeting
October 21, 2020 - Click Here to View the Meeting
October 6, 2020 - Click Here to View the Meeting
September 16, 2020 - Click Here to View the Meeting
September 1, 2020 - Click Here to View the Meeting
August 5, 2020 - Click Here to View the Meeting
July 21, 2020 - Click Here to View the Meeting
July 7, 2020 - Click Here to View the Meeting
Master Packets
Regular Meeting Master Packet 1/19/2021
Regular Meeting Master Packet 1/5/2021
Regular Meeting Master Packet 12/15/2020
December 1, 2020 - CANCELED.
November 17, 2020 - CANCELED.
Special Meeting Master Packet 11/04/2020
Special Meeting Master Packet 10/21/2020
Regular Meeting Master Packet 10/06/2020
Special Meeting Master Packet 09/16/2020
Regular Meeting Master Packet 09/01/2020
Special Meeting Master Packet 08/05/2020
Regular Meeting Master Packet 07/21/2020
Regular Meeting Master Packet 07/07/2020
Regular Meeting Master Packet 06/16/2020
Legal Ads
Legal Action Ad for the 1/19/2021 Regular Meeting
Legal Ad for the 1/19/2021 Regular Meeting
Legal Action Ad for the 1/5/2021 Regular Meeting
Legal Ad for the 1/5/2021 Regular Meeting
Legal Action Ad for the 12/15/2020 Regular Meeting
Legal Ad for the 12/15/2020 Regular Meeting
December 1, 2020 - CANCELED.
November 17, 2020 - CANCELED.
Legal Action Ad for the 11/04/2020 Special Meeting
Legal Ad for the 11/04/2020 Special Meeting
Legal Action Ad for the 10/21/2020 Special Meeting
Legal Ad for 10/21/2020 Special Meeting
Legal Action Ad for Agent Approved Applications IW# 613 and AAA# 125
Legal Ad for 10/06/2020 Regular Meeting
Legal Action Ad for 09/16/2020 Special Meeting
Legal Ad for 09/16/2020 Special Meeting
Legal Action Ad for Agent Approved Application XIW# 20-08
Legal Action Ad for 09/01/2020 Regular Meeting
Legal Ad for 09/01/2020 Regular Meeting
Legal Action Ad for Agent Approved Application IW# 614
Legal Action Ad for 08/05/2020 Special Meeting
Notice of Actions
Notice of Action for the 1/19/2021 Regular Meeting
Notice of Action for the 1/5/2021 Regular Meeting
Notice of Action for the 12/15/2020 Regular Meeting
December 1, 2020 - CANCELED.
November 17, 2020 - CANCELED.
Notice of Action for the 11/04/2020 Special Meeting
Notice of Action for the 10/21/2020 Special Meeting
Notice of Action for the 10/06/2020 Regular Meeting
Notice of Action for the 09/16/2020 Special Meeting
Notice of Action for the 09/01/2020 Regular Meeting
Notice of Action for the 08/05/2020 Special Meeting
Notice of Action for the 07/21/2020 Regular Meeting
Notice of Action for the 07/07/2020 Regular Meeting
Notice of Action for the 06/16/2020 Regular Meeting
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Members
The agency is comprised of 7 members and 3 alternate members.
Duties
Recognizing the importance of inland wetlands and watercourses to the health of the environment and quality of life in Enfield, the Town Council established, by ordinance, the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency. The authority for creating this local regulatory agency comes from CT General Statutes, Sections 22a-36 to 22a-45 inclusive.
The duties of this agency involve carrying out and effectuating the purpose and policies of "The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Act" of the state, which also recognizes the importance of protecting and preserving these features in the public interest, for the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of the state.
The agency is responsible for regulating and permitting any proposed clearing, filling, excavation, paving, grading and discharge of storm water in and within 100 feet of any wetlands and/or watercourses. This 100 foot "regulated upland review area" extends to 200’ for proposed activities along the Connecticut and Scantic Rivers, Beamans Brook and Freshwater Brook, upstream of Elm Street crossing (excluding tributaries). Activities occurring outside of these upland review areas that still have potential to negatively impact wetlands and/or watercourses may also be regulated by this agency.
Agency Powers
The agency enforces all provisions of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Act and shall issue, with or without modifications, or deny permits for all regulated activities involving inland wetlands, watercourses and upland review areas in the Town of Enfield. The agency also provides, through regulation, the manner in which the boundaries of inland wetland and watercourse areas in the town shall be established, amended or changed.
Additional Information
Vernal Pool presentation sponsored by the Conservation Commission: YouTube Link and PowerPoint Presentation.