Tiverton Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission shall report to the Town Administrator and take an active role in all Town issues related to conservation. The Commission shall act as an advisory body to the Council and to all Town agencies on conservation matters. This includes: protection of surface water and groundwater; compliance with the RI Freshwater Wetlands Act; monitoring of stormwater runoff; compliance with soil erosion and sedimentation control regulations; monitoring of underground storage tanks; monitoring the environmental impact of the Town landfill and solid waste management; compliance with regulations that protect coastal areas including salt marshes, bogs and ponds; protection of other environmentally sensitive or unique areas; protection of agricultural resources; protection of air quality; protection of the rural integrity and scenic character of the Town including tree and woodland preservation.