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Environmental Federation of New England
E-mail Newsletter
The latest news and events from New England's
top environmental organizations.

VOLUME I, Issue 4
http://www.GreenForNewEngland.org

JULY 12, 2000
In this holiday issue:
    1 - Flags Flying
    2 - Natural Resource Inventory
    3 - Acid Rain Effects
    4 - Newport Flower Show
    5 - Ready for Winter
    6 - Champion Lands

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1 - Flags Flying
Paddling on the Charles River on a hot summer day.  What could be better?  How about a flag that tells you whether the water quality is suitable for your boating adventure.  Keep an eye on the Charles River Watershed Association's flags that fly at boathouses along the River - blue means that the bacteria level is safe, red means that today might be a good day to take up rollerblading.   You can also check out the water quality for various Charles River locations online at www.crwa.org.

2 - Natural Resource Inventory
Although you are pretty familiar with it, have you ever wondered what is in your own backyard?  The Town of New Hartford, CT, wanted to know, so they commissioned the Farmington River Watershed Association to perform a Natural Resource Inventory (NRI) and assessment.  This type of analysis provides local officials, developers, and community organizations with a valuable tool for formulating open space plans and assessing land use issues.  If you're curious about the results, call (860) 658-4442 or visit www.frwa.org.

3 - Acid Rain Effects
On a hot day, a nice cool rain shower is a welcome sight for most of us.  But, it isn't always so welcome if you happen to be a forest, especially when it is acid rain.  That was the subject of a recent conference co-sponsored by the Society for the Preservation of New Hampshire Forests.  The conference delivered the latest research to forest managers, landowners, conservationists, and others concerned with northeastern forest health and air quality.  For more information call (603) 224-9945 or visit www.spnhf.org.

4 - Newport Flower Show
Here's yet another reason to visit Newport, RI, this summer: the Newport Flower Show.  Presented by The Preservation Society of Newport County, this horticultural extravaganza on July 8th and 9th overlooks Narragansett Bay and features vendors, exhibits, live music, lectures, and workshops. It is New England's only outdoor flower show, so get out there and enjoy it!  For more info call (401) 847-1000 or visit www.newportflowershow.org.

5 - Ready for Winter
Now that the temperature is consistently hot and humid, think cool thoughts…like snow and winter.  It may be June, but the Conservation Law Foundation is already looking forward to the ski season as it recently announced a joint development with the National Ski Areas Association.  The newly established Environmental Charter provides ski areas with a set of guiding principles to ensure environmental sustainability.  For more information, call (617) 350-0990 or visit www.clf.org.

6 - Champion Lands
A problem that most of us would like to have: how to make use of 130,000 acres of land.  The Green Mountain Club is currently participating in the recreational planning for non-motorized trails for the former Champion Lands, which is made up of state, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, private, and timber company holdings.  The stated goal of the ongoing plan is to diversify the local economy, educate people about the wilderness, and provide outdoor recreation opportunities.  For more information, call (802) 244-7037 or visit www.greenmountainclub.org.

In case you missed it…
Don't forget to check out our summer calendars at http://www.GreenForNewEngland.org/calendars

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