Public Outreach and Participation
A major part of managing our Town Stormwater System is to engage with, and educate, the public. It may seem like water in the roads falls into catch basins and is gone. That is not the case. In fact, 100% of our 1,775 catch basins eventually outlet to our environment.
Therefore, it is critically important for the public to be active in taking steps to improve our water supply and environment. Below are many Public Outreach Materials that you may find useful and informative. Please enjoy reading them.
Grasses, Shrubs and Trees ... and remember to insist that your landscaper adhere to these guidelines.
- Stormwater Pollution Education: Fertilizing the Lawn
- Spring Lawn Maintenance
- Lawn and Garden Tips to Help Curb Stormwater Polution
- Recommended Wetland Buffer Shrub Planting List
- Recommended Wetland Buffer Perennials List
- Grow a Vegetated Buffer
- Rain Gardens
- Arbor Day Foundation names Lynnfield a 2021 Tree City USA -- June 2, 2022
- Family Discovery Walk and Tree Planting -- April 13, 2022
- Thinking about your lawn and gardens? Here's the GreenScapes Guide -- February 9, 2022
- Tree preservation bylaw overwhelmingly approved by Lynnfield voters -- October 19, 2021
Weeds, Invasive Plants and Insects
- Garlic Mustard - This is the time to get rid of it in your yards -- May 6, 2022
- Backyard Mosquito Fogging – do we really need to do it? -- September 9, 2021
Cleanup Waste and Debris
- Be a Leaf Hero - Keep Fallen Leaves Out of Streets
- Pet Waste Brochure
- Dog Waste
- Time to Rake? Maybe not! -- October 22, 2021
- Help Keep our Storm Drains Clear
Events, Restoration, Improvement and Discovery
- Family Discovery Walk and Tree Planting -- April 13, 2022
- Lynnfield joins 60th anniversary celebration of National Natural Landmark Program with its Reedy Meadow landmark -- April 12, 2022
- Lynnfield Troop 82559 to Complete Spring Beaverdam Brook Restoration Project -- April 4, 2022
- Conservation Commission Approves Eagle Scout Candidate Dan West's Proposal for New Bridge and Markings on Bow Ridge Trail -- February 16, 2022
- LHS Students showcase Composting Civics Action Project -- January 19, 2022
- Community-wide online contest -- September 2, 2021
Open Space and Recreation
Land Acquisition and Improvements
- ConCom signs P&S for Richardson Green 20-acre forested parcel -- December 16, 2021
- Lynnfield Awarded $1.6M grant for Richardson Green purchase
- A Vision for Willis Woods [Community-wide ZOOM forum] -- November 18, 2021
Information for Businesses
- Lawn and Garden Tips to Help Curb Stormwater Polution
- Pollution at Bay - One Parking Lot at a Time
- Put Waste in its Place for Clean Water in Lynnfield
Information for Developers and Contractors
- Sediment Control - Stop Erosion in its Tracks to Keep Our Waters Clean
- What You Can Do as a Developer - Stormwater Outreach at EPA New England
- Low Impact Development (LID)
- Do I need a Permit?
- EPA New England - Stormwater
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact either:
Department of Planning & Conservation - 781-334-9495
Department of Public Works - 781-334-9500