Natural Resources Commission (NRC)

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The Wellesley Natural Resources Commission oversees the use, preservation and protection of the town’s parks and conservation areas, serves as tree warden, sets policies for insect control and pesticide use, and protects the town watershed areas.  The Commission also appoints the Wetlands Protection Committee and Trails Committee.

Areas of Focus

  • Park, Pond and Wetland Management
  • Tree Protection and Planting
  • Environmental Health 
  • Natural Landscaping
  • Sustainability Advocacy

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NRC Spotlights

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    Open Space Plan Update
    Wellesley is in the process of updating the Town's open space plan. The current plan is good through April of 2021. The State of Massachusetts has set specific parameters that the updated plan will need to follow.

    Check back here for opportunities to contribute to the plan.
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    Softball Field Naming


    At the Special Town Meeting in October 2020, the NRC voted in favor of naming the softball field at Hunnewell Field. The field is now named the Diane P. Warren Field in memory of Diane P. Warren, a long-time Wellesley girls' softball advocate.

    Learn more about Diane's contributions to girl's softball in Wellesley



     



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    NRC DECLARES CLIMATE EMERGENCY 


    To support its commitment to addressing Wellesley's vulnerability to climate change, the NRC has declared a climate emergency to increase awareness and promote action. 
      
    Learn more.
     

     



NRC Staff

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Brandon Schmitt, Director 2298
Lisa Moore, Education & Outreach Coordinator 2290
Leah Wallner, NRC Secretary 2294
Julie Meyer, Wetlands Protection Administrator 2292