February 2026: CAP Implementation Updates
The Vineyard Way — Martha’s Vineyard’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) — was created in 2022 by all six Island towns, the Wampanoag Tribe, and more than 100 community partners. With over 190 actions across six thematic areas, the CAP outlines how we can protect our people, ecosystems, and infrastructure from rising seas, flooding, extreme weather, […]
Shape the Future of Getting Around the Vineyard: Join the BPAC
Martha’s Vineyard has something most places can only dream about: 44 miles of shared-use bike paths winding through some of the most beautiful scenery in New England. But keeping that network growing, safe, and connected takes dedicated people at the table. Right now, there’s an opportunity for you to be one of them. The Martha’s […]
Home for the Birds: A Nesting Box Comes to the MVC Lawn
Spring is coming and the return of migratory birds is on the horizon. This winter, The Vineyard Way was thrilled to welcome Rich Couse and Robyn Graygor from BiodiversityWorks as they installed a nesting box on the Martha’s Vineyard Commission lawn, as part of our ongoing Plant Local MVC yard transformation project. BiodiversityWorks is a […]
Plant Local MVC: A Pollinator Garden Takes Root
Something beautiful is unfolding at the Martha’s Vineyard Commission office. What was once a conventionally managed lawn is beginning a thoughtful transformation into a living example of climate resilience in action. With the recent installation of nesting boxes and the first phases of native plantings underway, the Plant Local MVC Pollinator Garden is no longer […]
January 2026: CAP Implementation Updates
The Vineyard Way — Martha’s Vineyard’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) — was created in 2022 by all six Island towns, the Wampanoag Tribe, and more than 100 community partners. With over 190 actions across six thematic areas, the CAP outlines how we can protect our people, ecosystems, and infrastructure from rising seas, flooding, extreme weather, […]
Community Waste Panel Sparks Conversation and Solutions
Last month’s Community Climate Discussion brought together an inspiring pair of local experts to talk about our Island’s solid waste challenges and opportunities — from recycling and food waste to composting and community action. The discussion, held at the Oak Bluffs Library as part of ongoing climate and sustainability efforts, highlighted not only the complexity […]
December 2025: CAP Implementation Updates
The Vineyard Way — Martha’s Vineyard’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) — was created in 2022 by all six Island towns, the Wampanoag Tribe, and more than 100 community partners. With over 190 actions across six thematic areas, the CAP outlines how we can protect our people, ecosystems, and infrastructure from rising seas, flooding, extreme weather, […]
Island Led Climate Action: Town Committees At Work
Across Martha’s Vineyard, climate action is not an abstract idea—it’s being shaped town by town, committee by committee, by residents who care deeply about the future of the Island. From energy efficiency and emissions reductions to conservation, preparedness, and community engagement, local climate, energy, and conservation committees play a critical role in turning the Vineyard […]
Building Water Resilience on Martha’s Vineyard
Every drop counts—especially on an Island. Between dry summers, rising demand, and increasingly unpredictable weather, protecting our freshwater supply has become one of Martha’s Vineyard’s most urgent climate priorities. From 2023 to 2025, the Edgartown Water Department, Oak Bluffs Water District, and Tisbury Water Works participated in a federal Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP) […]
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 […]