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Upcoming Events Supporting the Plant Local MV Movement

Three upcoming events that support the Plant Local MV movement! Saturday 2/1, 3:30PM at the West Tisbury Library. Join us for a presentation about pollinators with naturalist Matt Pelikan. This event is presented by the Martha’s Vineyard Community Seed Library. Sunday 2/2, 1PM at the West Tisbury Library. Join us for a community Seed Swap! […]

Protecting our Floodplains and Wetlands

Protecting the Island’s floodplains and wetlands is critical to climate change resilience and public health and safety. Floodplains are so named because they flood in storms. Wetlands absorb floodwater. As part of The Vineyard Way, the Vineyard Climate Action Plan, the Martha’s Vineyard Commission is working with the town Planning Boards, Conservation Commissions and Climate […]

2024 Accomplishments and 2025 Goals!

The Martha’s Vineyard Commission (MVC) is the regional planning agency for Martha’s Vineyard Island and the Elizabeth Islands (together, comprising the County of Dukes County). The mission of the MVC is twofold: (1.) To assist our region’s 7 towns (Aquinnah, Chilmark, Edgartown, Gosnold, Oak Bluffs, Tisbury, & West Tisbury) with planning expertise; and (2.) Protect […]