WR Grace Superfund Site

In southeast Acton is located the WR Grace Superfund Site; in 1978 it was discovered that toxins from the Grace site had contaminated two of Acton’s drinking water wells, which were then shut down. In 1983 it was declared a federal Superfund site, and remediation has been ongoing for much of the time since. Acton… Continue reading →

Siemens Challenge

The Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge is the premier national environmental sustainability competition for K–12 students. Through project-based learning, students learn about science and conservation while creating solutions that impact the planet. Green Acton is honored to host meetings at which these students can present their projects, get feedback, and answer questions. Some of… Continue reading →