The Sea Table: Celebrating Local Seafood and a Resilient Island Future
The Martha’s Vineyard Fishermen’s Preservation Trust has released The Sea Table — a stunning new cookbook featuring 75 recipes, 19 local seafood species, and the stories of 21 Vineyard fishermen. More than a collection of recipes, the book is a love letter to the waters that surround us and the people who make their living […]
Building Resilience at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital
Martha’s Vineyard Hospital is the Island’s only hospital and a critical lifeline for year-round residents and seasonal visitors alike. The MV Hospital Resilience Project highlights how vulnerable access routes and emergency medical services (EMS) could be to climate impacts such as flooding, storms, and sea level rise—and what can be done to protect them. Here’s […]
Wildfire Risk & What We Can Do on Martha’s Vineyard
Martha’s Vineyard may not look like “fire country” to many—but the latest risk maps, historical fire data, and expert analysis tell another story. Wildfire risk here is real, growing, and shaped by the Island’s ecology, climate trends, and how we manage land and prepare our towns. The good news: the Dukes County Community Wildfire Protection […]
Let the Sun Work for Us: The Power of Solar Energy on Martha’s Vineyard
Every day, the sun gives Martha’s Vineyard a gift: energy. With smart policies, community involvement, and determined organizations like Vineyard Power, that solar potential is increasingly being tapped. Solar energy offers us more than just cleaner air — it’s central to building a resilient, affordable, and sustainable future for our island. What Is Solar Energy? […]
Salt Marsh Migration and Climate Resilience
As sea levels rise, our salt marshes – especially around Sengekontacket Pond and Pocha Pond – are under increasing stress. But these vital ecosystems also offer powerful tools for adaptation, if we give them room to migrate and recover. Why Salt Marshes Matter Salt marshes are more than pretty shorelines. They deliver multiple ecosystem services […]
Building Social Resilience: MVC Hiring Community Liaisons
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission (MVC) is hiring 2–3 Community Liaisons to play a vital role in shaping the Island’s climate resilience future. This opportunity is part of the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) 2.0 Program, a two-year initiative funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to help communities identify climate risks and implement strategies that strengthen resilience. […]
Hunting, Health, and Climate: Tackling Tick‑Borne Disease Through Community Action
On Martha’s Vineyard, public health, the environment, and food systems are deeply interconnected—and current events underscore how urgent integrated approaches have become. The MV Tick Program, in partnership with Island Grown Initiative, is successfully combining conservation, food security, and health. But recent surges in tick-related risks make their approach more critical than ever. The Tick […]
Embracing a Green Future: ACE MV’s Clean Energy Career Program
As Martha’s Vineyard accelerates its transition to clean energy, ACE MV (Adult & Community Education Martha’s Vineyard) is stepping up to train the Island’s future clean‑energy workforce. Their upcoming fall 2025 Clean Energy Career Pathways program offers a vital bridge between community needs and green jobs. 🌱 Why This Matters on the Vineyard In 2024–25, ACE MV […]
Preserving Island Heritage Through Local Seafood: MV Fishermen’s Preservation Trust
The Martha’s Vineyard Fishermen’s Preservation Trust, led by Shelley Edmundson, is hard at work preserving both the cultural and ecological legacy of the Island’s fishing industry. Through an upcoming local seafood cookbook, compelling photography, and interviews with Vineyard fishermen, the Trust is educating the community on how to source and prepare local fish—keeping tradition alive […]
Hurricane Season Has Begun—Are You Ready?
As of June 1, hurricane season is officially underway, and NOAA is predicting an above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. Hurricanes and tropical storms can bring more than just strong winds—they can also cause storm surges, erosion, and widespread flooding, even far from the coast. Here on Martha’s Vineyard, we haven’t experienced a major hurricane since […]