I have wetlands in my backyard and they are messy, can I clean them up?

Do not attempt to clean up the wetlands. Much of what people consider “messy” is wildlife habitat. Removing invasive vegetative species from the wetlands is allowable but first contact the Conservation Office at 508-336-2944 to determine if it is an invasive species and to discuss the method of removal.

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1. Can I cut trees near the wetlands?
2. Can I build next to wetlands?
3. How do I determine if there are wetlands on a property?
4. Why are wetlands protected?
5. I have mosquitoes in my backyard, what can I do?
6. I have wetlands in my backyard and they are messy, can I clean them up?
7. Can I discharge water from my washing machine into the wetlands?
8. Can I pump my pool water into the wetlands?
9. Aren’t wetlands considered “wastelands”?