http://www.mapc.org/ The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is chartered to distribute Federal planning money, and to assist towns in cities in their 101-city region to cooperate in planning. They’ve done a lot of helpful work on regional environmental issues, and they are a good source for regional data and analysis.
Acton 2020
http://www.acton-ma.gov/326/Acton-2020-Committee Acton’s current community plan was developed under the name “The Acton 2020 Comprehensive Community Plan”. The site has the plan and a lot of supporting material. Of particular interest to Green Acton is the material under Goal 2: Ensure Environmental Sustainability.
Acton Water District
The Acton Water District (AWD) is a state-chartered governmental entity, separate from the Town of Acton, responsible for providing adequate amounts of safe clean water to the District’s business, residential, and municipal customers. They have a lot of useful educational and technical material on their website about Acton’s water supply. Documents AWD web site AWD… Continue reading →
Useful Links
Water The Acton Water District provides information on water and water conservation for Acton residents. Acton Stream Teams Clean Water Action Low Impact Development Center OARS (Organization for the Assabet, Sudbury & Concord Rivers) Recycling, Low-Impact Living, Toolkits, Products, and Rebates The Town of Acton Recycling Guidelines categorize recycling materials, explain how to prepare recyclable… Continue reading →
Massachusetts Climate Action Network
Green Acton is the local chapter of the Mass Climate Action Network.
350.org
350.org, 350ma.org
Background: Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market
This Week at the Market
Acton Green Advisory Board
http://www.acton-ma.gov/index.aspx?NID=100
Outdoor Lighting Education Committee
This town committee did public education on outdoor lighting, Acton’s outdoor lighting bylaw, and how to preserve the night sky.
Acton Area League of Women Voters
http://www.lwv-aa.org/home