Norwalk

Boards & Commissions

CONSERVATION COMMISSION

The Conservation Commission advises the City on the use, development and conservation of natural resources and open space throughout the City. The Commission also acts as the Inland Wetland Agency, a regulatory land use board that decides on permit applications for work in and adjacent to inland (non-tidal) wetlands and watercourses.


Meeting Location
Zoom
Member
Regular 7
Alternate 3
Others
Staff Person
Alexis Cherichetti
Meeting Time
2nd Tuesday of the Month at 06:00 PM
4th Tuesday of the Month at 06:00 PM
Term
5 Years Regular
Source
Nwlk. Code 35-2
Appointed By
Mayor-Council
Most Recent AgendaView All Agendas
Agendas are available prior to the conservation commission meeting.
Most Recent MinutesView All Minutes
Minutes are also available following the conservation commission approval.

Member List

Member Party Term App. Reapp. Alt District
photo BRESLIN, HEATHER U 1/1/2027 5/23/2023
photo BROWN, CHERYL U 1/1/2027 1/11/2022
photo CAPUTO, MATTHEW D 1/1/2025 10/2/2020
photo HOLOWINKO, ED D 1/1/2026 1/12/2021
photo KLOCKE, STEVEN U 1/1/2030 1/24/2025
Chair
photo KNIGHT, KATHRYN D 1/1/2027 1/23/2024
photo MUNROE, STEVEN D 1/1/2026 11/26/2024
Filled J. Balliett seat
photo PENTZ, MATT I 1/1/2026 1/12/2021
Filled Lise Shanahan seat
photo RICHARDSON, AMY U 1/1/2028 2/14/2023
photo VINETT, PAUL D 1/1/2027 8/13/2024
Filled M. Merluzzi seat
Last Updated: 3/31/2025 4:36 PM

Organizational Oversight
The Conservation Commission is responsible for maintaining an inventory of natural resources throughout the city. We oversee two important environmental agencies for the City of Norwalk: the Inland Wetland Agency and the Aquifer Protection Agency.

Protecting Our Natural Resources
The Conservation Commission, Inland Wetland Agency, and the Aquifer Protection Agency are all comprised of the following board members. All members are appointed by the mayor with the approval of the Common Council.

Additional Information
For further information concerning the above board members and their responsibilities, contact the Conservation Office at (203) 854-5125.


Recent Meetings

Time Meeting Agenda Minutes Youtube
10/8/2024 6:00 PM CONSERVATION COMMISSION Link Link Link
10/22/2024 6:00 PM CONSERVATION COMMISSION Link Link Link
11/12/2024 6:00 PM CONSERVATION COMMISSION Link Link Link
11/26/2024 6:00 PM CONSERVATION COMMISSION Link Link Link
12/10/2024 6:00 PM CONSERVATION COMMISSION Link Link Link
1/14/2025 6:00 PM CONSERVATION COMMISSION Link Link Link
1/21/2025 6:30 PM CONSERVATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING Link Link Link
1/28/2025 6:00 PM CONSERVATION COMMISSION
1/28/2025 7:00 PM CONSERVATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING Link Link Link
2/11/2025 6:00 PM CONSERVATION COMMISSION Link Link Link
2/25/2025 6:00 PM CONSERVATION COMMISSION Link Link Link
3/11/2025 6:00 PM CONSERVATION COMMISSION
3/11/2025 7:00 PM CONSERVATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING Link Link Link
3/25/2025 6:00 PM CONSERVATION COMMISSION
3/25/2025 7:00 PM CONSERVATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING Link Link

Upcoming Meetings

Time Meeting Agenda Dial In# Webinar ID Zoom YouTube
4/8/2025 6:00 PM CONSERVATION COMMISSION 646 558 8656 848 0234 5791 Link
4/22/2025 6:00 PM CONSERVATION COMMISSION 646 558 8656 848 0234 5791 Link
5/13/2025 6:00 PM CONSERVATION COMMISSION 646 558 8656 848 0234 5791 Link
5/27/2025 6:00 PM CONSERVATION COMMISSION 646 558 8656 848 0234 5791 Link
6/10/2025 6:00 PM CONSERVATION COMMISSION 646 558 8656 848 0234 5791 Link
6/24/2025 6:00 PM CONSERVATION COMMISSION 646 558 8656 848 0234 5791 Link
7/8/2025 6:00 PM CONSERVATION COMMISSION 646 558 8656 848 0234 5791 Link
7/22/2025 6:00 PM CONSERVATION COMMISSION 646 558 8656 848 0234 5791 Link
8/12/2025 6:00 PM CONSERVATION COMMISSION 646 558 8656 848 0234 5791 Link
8/26/2025 6:00 PM CONSERVATION COMMISSION 646 558 8656 848 0234 5791 Link
9/9/2025 6:00 PM CONSERVATION COMMISSION 646 558 8656 848 0234 5791 Link

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