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 | |||
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BRESLIN, HEATHER | U | 1/1/2027 | 5/23/2023 | |||||
HOLOWINKO, ED | D | 1/1/2026 | 1/12/2021 | ||||||
KLOCKE, STEVEN | U | 1/1/2030 | 1/24/2025 | ||||||
Chair | |||||||||
KNIGHT, KATHRYN | D | 1/1/2027 | 1/23/2024 | ||||||
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MUNROE, STEVEN | D | 1/1/2026 | 11/26/2024 | |||||
Filled J. Balliett seat | |||||||||
PENTZ, MATT | I | 1/1/2026 | 1/12/2021 | ||||||
Filled Lisa Shanahan seat | |||||||||
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RICHARDSON, AMY | U | 1/1/2028 | 2/14/2023 | |||||
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VINETT, PAUL | D | 1/1/2027 | 8/13/2024 | |||||
Filled M. Merluzzi seat | |||||||||
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VACANT, VACANT | 1/1/2030 | |||||||
Matthew Caputo seat | |||||||||
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VACANT, VACANT | 1/1/2027 | |||||||
Cheryl Brown seat |
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 |
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5/13/2025 6:00 PM | CONSERVATION COMMISSION | Link | Link | Link |
5/27/2025 6:00 PM | ||||
6/10/2025 6:00 PM | CONSERVATION COMMISSION | Link | Link | Link |
6/24/2025 6:00 PM | Link | |||
7/8/2025 6:00 PM | CONSERVATION COMMISSION | Link | Link | Link |
7/22/2025 6:00 PM | CONSERVATION COMMISSION | Link | Link | Link |
8/12/2025 6:00 PM | CONSERVATION COMMISSION | Link | Link | Link |
8/26/2025 6:00 PM | CONSERVATION COMMISSION | Link | Link | Link |
9/9/2025 6:00 PM | CONSERVATION COMMISSION | Link | Link | Link |
10/14/2025 6:00 PM |