Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission

The Inlands Wetland 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.

The Inland Wetland 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 ZoningCommision 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 Commission was established by an Ordinance adopted March 5, 1979, dissolved August 21, 1984, and reconstituted on January 5, 1987.

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, at 860-283-2857 or email jleifert@thomastonct.org
 Pat Santa Maria, Administrative Assistant at 860-283-2857 or email psantamaria@thomastonct.org

The Commission meets at 7:00 P.M.  the second Wednesday of each month in Thomaston Town Hall, Fourth Level, Meeting Room # 1, 158 Main Street Thomaston, CT. For a listing of the 2010 meeting schedule and submission deadlines click here.

Click on Government for agendas and minutes.

Recording Secretary to the IWWC Commission, Pat Santa Maria, 860-283-2857 or psantamaria@thomastonct.org

View the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Regulations.

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                              

View the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Citation Ordinance.

Inland Wetlands Application click here

Inland Wetlands Agent Approval Application click here

Inland Wetlands Complaint Form click here.