Wetlands Invasive Management Project

We are excited to let you know that, at our request, the Newton Parks & Recreation Department’s Urban Forestry Division has applied with us and the Newton Conservators for permits from the Conservation Commission and the state Department of Environmental Protection to manage invasive trees, including Amur cork trees, in Cold Spring Park’s wetlands.

We have also applied jointly for a grant from the state Biodiversity Action Program to fund the work, along with financial and in-kind contributions from the Newton Conservators and Friends of Cold Spring Park.

We will be communicating more about this wetland restoration project as the process proceeds. We are thrilled with the support we have received to date from the Conservation Commission and the Department of Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry Division.

A public hearing will be held by the Newton Conservation Commission on January 29, 2026 at 7 PM. The Notice Of Intent and supporting documents will be available for viewing at the link below, or by contacting the Newton Conservation Commission.

The Wetlands Application, Attachments, and Appendix, to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection are available at the links below.

The Project Narrative is available at the link below.

It is our intent to proceed with portions of the work whether or not we receive the grant, subject to permits from the city and state. Feel free to address any questions about the project to us at FriendsOfColdSpringPark@gmail.com.