What activities are permitted in or near Resource Areas?
Passive recreation such as walking, bird watching, fishing, hunting, boating, swimming, and natural history education are allowed in wetlands and water bodies.

Certain “minor exempt activities” are allowed in the buffer zone, floodplain and riverfront areas, such as mowing (pre-existing / current) lawn; planting native species of trees, shrubs or ground cover; some fencing; private unpaved pedestrian walkways; and conversion of lawn to small accessory structures such as decks or pools if at least 50 feet from the edge of the wetland or water body.

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1. What is the definition of “wetlands”?
2. When do I need to file with the Conservation Commission?
3. What activities are prohibited in Resource Areas?
4. What activities are permitted in or near Resource Areas?
5. What permit application should I use?
6. Does South Hadley have a current Open Space and Recreation Plan?
7. Are there maps of the conservation lands available?
8. Does South Hadley have a local wetlands bylaw?