6.10.2026 Conservation Commission

The City of Portsmouth Conservation Commission held a meeting on June 10, 2026, primarily discussing a wetlands conditional use permit application for improvements at the FedEx distribution facility at 218 Griffin Road. The project involves replacing an asphalt area with a concrete pad within an existing paved area near wetlands, requiring wetland buffer considerations and signage. The commission approved the permit with conditions including wetland markers, construction best management practices, and recommendations for ongoing parking lot sweeping. Additionally, the commission received an update on a New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services coastal resilience grant funding wetland buffer restoration projects at Banfield Road and Pierce Island. The grant supports planting plans, land management, and public outreach efforts, with upcoming planting events and educational materials planned. No contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but the discussion included grant-funded environmental restoration projects and related procurement of landscaping services.