Since the summer of 2017, Green Acton has been advocating for a town-wide sustainability policy to be implemented. On December 10, 2018, the Board of Selectmen reviewed and passed the third draft of a proposed Acton Sustainability Policy, written by Green Acton.
new Green Acton mission statement
Green Acton has revised its Mission Statement to be more comprehensive and robust: Green Acton works to protect and enhance Acton’s natural environment and resources for present and future generations, and to help resolve the urgent environmental issues that transcend Acton’s boundaries. Click here for the rest of the new mission statement. It was inspiring… Continue reading →
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Green Acton Privacy Policy and Disclosure Policy Green Acton respects your right to control your data. Any personally identifiable data you give us will be shared ONLY with the Green Acton Board of Directors, and, in some circumstances detailed below, other people involved in Green Acton. We will be thoughtful about contacting you. If you… Continue reading →
Green Acton/LWV Event: Panel on 1,4-Dioxane in Acton’s Water
The Green Acton Water Committee and the Acton-area League of Women Voters are sponsoring an educational panel discussion about 1,4-Dioxane in Acton’s water supply.
Admin Committee
The Admin committee meets about twice/month, usually during the day at local restaurants and cafes, to plan agendas for meetings, and to prepare and edit drafts of Green Acton policies. The committee welcomes new participants. The committee can be reached at admin-contact@greenacton.org.
Land Use Committee
Mission: The Green Acton Land Use Committee (LUC) researches, comments, and educates, from an ecological perspective, on matters of Acton’s land use. We prepare statements and proposals to inform Acton residents about threats to sustainability, and to urge town government and other local entities to take what are sometimes bold or inconvenient steps to address… Continue reading →
Biodiversity Committee
What is Biodiversity? Biodiversity refers to the variety and variability of life on Earth, encompassing diversity within species, between species, and among ecosystems. It includes all living organisms, ranging from microorganisms to plants and animals, as well as their interactions with their environments. Biodiversity is crucial for maintaining ecosystem stability, resilience, and the provision of… Continue reading →