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Governor Baker signs Public Lands Preservation Act into law!

Governor Baker signs Public Lands Preservation Act into law!

Late Thursday, November 17, 2022, Governor Charlie Baker signed into law An Act preserving open space in the Commonwealth (H.5381), also known as the Public Lands Preservation Act (PLPA), thus ending a more than two-decade effort to codify a policy of “no net loss” of public land.

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Consider the Culverts

Consider the Culverts

Planting trees, conserving water, transitioning to renewable energy…and culverts? When we talk about climate solutions, culverts are rarely at the top of anyone's list.

As Governor Baker put it, culverts "are not sexy" and "don't generate a heck of a lot of votes.”

But, these little-known, often overlooked features of our built environment can actually play a huge role in our watershed’s resilience to climate change.

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CPA on the Ballot in Natick

The Community Preservation Act is a smart growth tool that helps communities preserve open space and historic sites, create affordable housing, and develop outdoor recreation facilities.

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Charles River Climate Compact Receives Funding for Regional Climate Planning

Charles River Climate Compact Receives Funding for Regional Climate Planning

Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) announced today that it was recently awarded a three-year, $30,000 grant from the Foundation for MetroWest to expand the work of the Charles River Climate Compact (CRCC).

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