Welcome to the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Page!

 Regulations and Bylaws 

Wetlands Regulations - Adopted April 21, 2020                     Wetlands Bylaws - Revised November 2022

Questions, concerns, or complaints about Wetland Areas? Scroll to bottom of page for agent contact information.

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Wetlands Application

Starting January 1, 2022, the Wetlands and Watercourses Agency has revised their Application. The document can be accessed here: 2022 Inlands Wetlands & Watercourses Application and Checklist Form. This document is available for pick up in the Planning and Zoning Office.

Special Meeting for a Land Use Training Workshop will be June 1, 2023 at 7 p.m.

Next Regular Meeting June 6, 2023.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are prepared prior to each meeting, minutes are available following approval.

Next Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF)| All Agendas | Most Recent Minutes (PDF)

Please scroll down to see previous recordings, legal ads and legal action ads, master packets, and notice of actions.

Master Packet for 5/16/23

YouTube Link to view the meeting Live: YouTube Link for May 16, 2023

Click the link below for Public Instructions for Land Use Meetings

Public Instructions for Landuse Meetings

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Previous Meeting Documentation

May 16, 2023 - Regular Meeting

May 2, 2023 - Regular Meeting

April 18, 2023

April 4, 2023 - Regular Meeting

March 21, 2023  Regular Meeting

March 7, 2023 - Cancelled

February 21, 2023 - Regular Meeting

February 7, 2023 - Regular Meeting

January 31, 2023 - Special Meeting

January 17, 2023 - Regular Meeting Cancelled

January 3, 2022 - Regular Meeting

December 20, 2022 Regular Meeting - Cancelled

December 6, 2022 Regular Meeting

November 15, 2022 Regular Meeting

November 1, 2022 Regular Meeting

October 18, 2022 Regular Meeting

October 4, 2022 - Regular Meeting

September 20, 2022 - Regular Meeting

September 6, 2022 - Regular Meeting

July 19, 2022 - Regular Meeting

July 5, 2022 - Regular Meeting

June 21, 2022- Regular Meeting

June 7, 2022- Regular Meeting

May 17, 2022- Virtual Regular Meeting

May 3, 2022- Cancelled.

April 19, 2022- Regular Meeting

April 5, 2022 - Regular Meeting

March 15, 2022- Regular Meeting

March 1, 2022- Regular Meeting

February 15, 2022- Regular Meeting

February 1, 2022 - Regular Meeting

January 18, 2022 - Regular Meeting

January 4, 2022 - Regular Meeting

December 21, 2021 - Regular Meeting

December 7, 2021 - Regular Meeting

November 16, 2021 - Regular Meeting

November 3, 2021 - Special Meeting

October 19, 2021 - Regular Meeting

October 5, 2021 - Regular Meeting

September 21, 2021 - Regular Meeting

September 7, 2021 - Regular Meeting

July 20, 2021 - Regular Meeting

June 15, 2021 - Cancelled

June 1, 2021 - Cancelled

May 18, 2021 - Cancelled

May 4, 2021 - Regular Meeting

April 20, 2021 - Regular Meeting

April 6, 2021 - Regular Meeting

March 16, 2021 - Regular Meeting

March 2, 2021 - Cancelled

February 16, 2021 - Cancelled

February 2, 2021 - Regular Meeting

January 19, 2021 - Regular Meeting

January 5, 2021 - Regular Meeting

December 15, 2020 - Regular Meeting

December 1, 2020 - Cancelled

November 17, 2020 - Cancelled

November 4, 2020 - Special Meeting

October 21, 2020 - Special Meeting

October 6, 2020 - Regular Meeting

September 16, 2020 - Special Meeting

September 1, 2020 - Regular Meeting

August 5, 2020 - Special Meeting

July 21, 2020 - Regular Meeting

July 7, 2020 - Regular Meeting

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Staff Liaison and Wetlands Agent: Georgienna Driver; (860) 253-6356 or Email questions/concerns to gdriver@enfield.org

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.