Your Wilton Conservation Commission (WCC) is responsible
for protecting the farms, forests, wetlands, scenic vistas and historic
resources that are such an important part of the overall character of our community.
Part of our charter is to educate our citizens about conservation issues
and to provide access to public lands for recreation. Placing 
land in
conservation doesn’t mean it’s "off limits". On the contrary, conserved
lands are available to the public for their use and enjoyment. In
Wilton, 69% of our town is in Current Use or designated as conservation
land. That protection keeps us a small rural community with beautiful
open spaces, clean water and abundant wildlife.
NH RSA-36-A:2 outlines what conservation commissions do for their towns and the state. In Wilton, the Conservation Commission (WCC) consists of 7 appointed residents, nominated by the commission, approved by the select board, and after taking a sworn oath, serving for a 3 year term.
In Wilton, your commission’s charter is centered around
five activities: Advice, Coordination, Education, Protection and Stewardship.
The Wilton Conservation Commission is a member of the
New Hampshire Association of Conservation Commissions (NHACC), "a nonprofit conservation organization that provides education and assistance to New Hampshire's local conservation commissions."
The commissioners are all volunteers. We depend on townspeople to work on projects and expand our capabilities. We need people to work on trails, monitor wildlife habits and native flora
in the face of climate change. We need people to help raise funds for projects, work events, do presentations, pick up trash on roadways, or count cottontail rabbits and become citizen scientists. Would you consider
volunteering with the Conservation Commission? Attending meetings is not required and we'd appreciate as much or as little time as you're willing to offer.
The Wilton Conservation Commission is only seven people; conservation takes a village.