Conservation Staff are involved in wide-ranging "green" efforts such as trail maintenance, native and invasive species education, stormwater and floodplain management, and climate resiliency.

Open Space and Recreation Plan. The Conservation Office contributed to Newton's Open Space and Recreation Plan (2020-2027), the most up-to-date version of which can be found here.

Stormwater Ordinance. The City is updating its stormwater ordinance under its NPDES MS4 permit.

Flood Ordinance. FEMA is redrawing federal flood maps that dictate requirements for flood insurance and wetland permitting. Newton will be updating its Flood Ordinance in 2024.

Climate Action. Newton's first Climate Action Plan was officially adopted in November 2019 as a part of the City's Comprehensive Plan. We need everyone's help moving Newton towards its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. Visit Newton's Climate and Sustainability web page.

• Climate Action Plan (November 2019)
• Citizen's Climate Action Plan (August 2019)
• Hazard Mitigation Plan (2019)
• Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment (2018)