Energy Transformation Updates from the Towns
A few updates from the island towns regarding Energy Transformation projects and initiatives:
Pilot Program to Reclaim Construction and Demolition Waste
The Construction and Demolition Waste Committee and Vineyard Vision Fellowship implemented a pilot project on a house going through a major renovation to harvest a significant portion of the materials that normally would have gone to the transfer station. This project was documented and will be used in future reclamation projects and training.
Supply Chain and Carrying Capacity Study
MVC Task Force began phase one of a supply chain/carrying capacity study with afocus on water related components through a Planning Assistance for States (PSA)agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers – Engineering and Research DevelopmentCenter.
SSA Transportation and Infrastructure Updates
A few updates from the Steamship Authority (SSA) that are related to transportation and infrastructure:
The MVC Makes Progress on Land Use Projects
A few updates from the Martha’s Vineyard Commission (MVC) on various Land Use projects and initiatives:
New England Seed Network and Natural Neighbors
Two updates from a few of our amazing collaborators. Polly Hill offered several courses on Landscape Design with native plants and is now part of a larger New England Seed network which will eventually allow commercial growers to access commercial size native seed lots. BiodiversityWorks sold 1,579 native plants to 58 residents through their Natural […]
