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Depave the Way!
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Depave the Way!

Nothing like a radical depaving party! Great to see nature-based solutions in action with Green & Open Somerville.Learn more, and let us know if you want to get involved!

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Climate Adaptation for Cities & Towns
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Climate Adaptation for Cities & Towns

Earlier this month, Policy Advocate Zeus Smith testified in support of the MVP+ Bill (S.599), sponsored by Senator Cynthia Stone Creem (D-Newton), which would rapidly expand the popular MA Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program in capacity and scope.

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Farewell & Congratulations, Sarah!
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Farewell & Congratulations, Sarah!

It is with both heavy hearts and joy that we share that Rita Barron Fellow Sarah Traore will be heading south to begin her P.h.D. in Public Policy at University of Texas, Austin.

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Investing in Climate Resilience & River Health
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Investing in Climate Resilience & River Health

We applaud the Healey-Driscoll Administration for significant investments in the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) grant program, the State Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Program (SHMCAP), and the Clean Water Trust Revolving Fund in the Commonwealth’s FY24 Five-Year Capital Investment Plan.

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Happy Pride!
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Happy Pride!

This month, we celebrate our LGBTQia+ community and continue to speak up for the rights, safety, and joy of all queer folks in the Charles River watershed. Photo credit: Derrick Z. Jackson

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Intern Welcome!
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Intern Welcome!

This summer, we have a fabulous cohort of eight talented interns working on everything from river science + data analysis to video + law.

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ACTION ALERT: Help Cities & Towns Prepare for Climate Change
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ACTION ALERT: Help Cities & Towns Prepare for Climate Change

Nearly 99% of Massachusetts municipalities participate in the MVP program and must compete for limited funds for projects, and communities cannot pursue adaptation at the speed and scale necessary to protect our neighborhoods. The MVP+ Bill (S.599), sponsored by Senator Cynthia Stone Creem (D-Newton), would rapidly expand the program in capacity and scope.

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Legislature Considering Expansion of Popular Climate Change Readiness Program (PRESS RELEASE)
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Legislature Considering Expansion of Popular Climate Change Readiness Program (PRESS RELEASE)

An Act to incentivize the adoption of local climate resilience policies (S.599), known as the MVP+ Bill and sponsored by Senator Cynthia Stone Creem (D-Newton), establishes an MVP Trust Fund to increase program capacity and creates an additional category of MVP+ communities,

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