The Conservation and Sustainability Department provides support, coordination, and professional management to protect the community’s natural resources, including its biodiversity, unique natural areas, beach and barrier properties, open space, wetlands, and other water resources, primarily through the administration and enforcement of the Wetlands Protection Act and Fairhaven Wetlands Bylaw. The Department also coordinates the development and implementation of the Town’s sustainability initiatives.
The Department is staffed by the Conservation Agent and Sustainability Coordinator. For inquiries related to conservation, contact the Department using conservation@fairhaven-ma.gov. For inquiries related to sustainability, contact the Department via sustainability@fairhaven-ma.gov.
