Guidance Documents

General Guidance

  1. Information for Homeowners and Contractors on Work Near Wetlands (PDF)
  2. 8 Interests of the Wetlands Protection Act (PDF)
  3. A Guide to Wetlands Protection in Ipswich (PDF)
  1. Enforcement Process under MA Wetlands Protection Act and Local Bylaw
  2. Some_Wetlands_Consultants
  3. Are There Wetlands On My Property

Permitting and Hearing Procedures

  1. 7 Day Document Submittal Policy
  2. Change-in-Use Policy Effective 02-19-14
  3. Off-site Mitigation policy_11-18-15
  4. Guide to an Effective Citizens Query
  1. Emergency Certificates Under the WPA
  2. General Conservation Filing Information For Small Projects
  3. DEP Snow Disposal Guidance_Feb 2015

Plants and Animals

  1. Beaver Guidance
  2. Coastal Landscaping Plants
  3. Native Plants for Wetland Buffers (PDF)
  4. Deer Resistant native plants
  5. DEP Farming In Wetlands Manual_January 1996
  6. Improve your soil by raking less
  7. Dead Trees as Vital Habitat (PDF)
  1. Ipswich Big Bad Bug Hunt (PDF)
  2. Native herbaceous plants
  3. Native Ground Covers
  4. Deep-rooted native plants
  5. Native Trees of Massachusetts
  6. Wild Animal Stranding and Injury Reporting Information
  7. Ipswich-Invasives Booklet Final 7-24-23

Interdepartmental Coordination

  1. Coordination of Town Approvals for Septic Systems-REV
  2. Conservation Office - Building Permit Review Process_April 2019
  1. Information on Deck Repairs_REV 8-24-18