Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission (IWWC)was established by an Ordinance adopted March 5, 1979, dissolved August 21, 1984, and reconstituted on January 5, 1987.

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourse Commission enforces all provisions of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Act pursuant to Section 22a-36 to 22a-45, inclusive of the Connecticut General Statutes as amended. 

 Provides reports /recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commision for all subdivisions and re-subdivisions
 Issues approval/permits for regulated activities or denials for regulated activities
 Considers requested amendments to the regulations
 Resolves issues relative to violations
 Provides determinations for uses termed “As of Right”

The Commission is responsible for reviewing applications, which may impact a wetland or watercourse. The purpose of the Commission’s regulations is to minimize or prevent disturbance and pollution of the Town’s inland wetlands and watercourses, including its bogs, swamps, and marshes, as well as its lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams.

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission (IWWC) is an eight member Commission consisting of five (5) regular members and three (3) alternate members. For a list of the members click here.  

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Anyone considering undertaking a regulated activity should contact the Wetlands Enforcement Officer for information and requirements pertaining to any activities involving inland wetlands or watercourses.

 Jeremy Leifert, Wetland Enforcement Officer, (860) 283-8411 or  jleifert@thomastonct.org
 Pat Santa Maria, Administrative Assistant & Recording Secretary for the IWWC, (860) 283-8411 or  psantamaria@thomastonct.org

For the 2013 meeting schedule click here.  For IWWC agenda and minutes click on Government.

View the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Regulations click here. 

Regulation Appendices:                                                                                                                                                                                 (These are for reference only, they are not intended to be part of the regulations)                                                                                    Appendix A - Definition of Farming                                                                                                                                                                Appendix B - CT General Statue Section 8-7d                                                                                                                                             Appendix C - Upland Review Guidelines                                                                                                                                                      Appendix D - Soil Scientist Qualifications                                                                                                                                                     Appendix E - Site Plan Review Checklist                                                                                                                                                       Appendix F - CT Invasive Plant List                                                                                                                                                             Appendix G - Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Act                                                                                                                                       Sections 22a-36 to 22a-41                                                                                                                                                                            Sections 22a-42 to 22a-45a                                                                                                                                                                              Appendix H - Agriculture, Forestry & Wetlands Protection in CT                                                                                                                 Appendix I -  CT Guidelines for Soil Erosion & Sediment Control                                                                                                                   Appendix J - Site Stormwater Management Plan Checklist                                                                                                                           Appendix K - DEP Stream Crossing Guidelines                                                                                                                                            Appendix L - IWWC Fee Schedule    

Inland Wetlands Agent Approval Application click here

Inland Wetlands Complaint Form click here.

Owner Authorization is required if you are not the owner or if you are an agent of the owner click here

2011 CT Invasive Plant List click here