Created in 2003, the Office of Environmental Stewardship is responsible for maintaining the City's compliance with environmental laws and regulations, and administering the Wetlands Protection Act and wetlands regulations.

Conservation Forms

New Bedford Wetland Photo Contest Winners - click here for more info

Conservation Commission 2012 Meeting Calendar

Conservation Commision and Coastal Zone Management

• Introduction to No Adverse Impact Land Management in the Coastal Zone
  
  
• Raise your Home, Lower your monthly payments - Protect buildings and reduce monthly expenses with freeboard
  
  
• Landscaping to protect your coastal property from storm damage and flooding

City of New Bedford Wetlands Ordinance

• City of New Bedford Wetlands Ordinance

The Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act

• How it Protects Our Wetlands, Floorplains and Riverfront Areas

Asian Longhorned Beetle

• Asian Longhorned Beetle Information

Sassaquin Pond:

• Sassaquin Pond Study

Flora B. Pierce Trail

• Trail Guide - Flora B. Pierce Nature Trail

Flood Plain Maps

• Flood Plain Map 2008 - North
  
  
• Flood Plan Map 2008 - South