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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 II, Issue 18
http://www.GreenForNewEngland.org
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We extend our sincere sympathy for the victims of the September 11
terrorist attacks as well as their families and friends. We hope this finds
you and your family safe and well.
For in the final analysis, our most basic common link is that
we all inhabit this small planet.
-
John F. Kennedy
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September 19, 2001
1 – The Future
is Now
2 – Bye Bypass
3 – Better than Raking Leaves
4 – Tax Shifting
5 – I Spy a Plant
6 – Multitude of Fun
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1 – The Future is Now
The Environmental Federation of New England is now Earth Share of New
England. The federation joins 14 other state federations and a national
federation, Earth Share, to offer employers and employees a seamless
national system for environmental workplace giving. The coalition represents
over 500 local, state, regional, and national organizations. It is believed
to be the largest coalition of environmental organizations ever assembled.
Although our name has changed, our commitment to our donors, our corporate
partners, and our members remains unchanged. For more information, contact
us at 617-542-3363 or info@GreenForNewEngland.org.
2 - Bye Bypass
Informed by the Conservation Law Foundation’s (CLF’s)
expert testimony, the NH Department of Environmental Services’ Wetlands
Bureau recently denied a wetlands permit for the proposed Troy, New
Hampshire Bypass. The controversial project would have built a 3.2-mile road
on Route 12, bypassing the town of Troy. Without a wetlands permit, the road
cannot be built. The road would have traversed a valuable area of streams,
wetlands, and forested habitat encompassing over 450 acres, while
redirecting traffic away from Troy businesses. CLF worked with local
citizens to testify before the Wetlands Bureau and submit a written
statement. For more information on what CLF is working on in New Hampshire,
call 603-225-3060 or visit www.clf.org.
3 - Better than Raking Leaves
And probably just as much fun as jumping in them!
Join the Farmington River Watershed Council for their 14th Annual
Fall River and Trail Clean-up on Saturday, October 6. Show your support for
a clean environment and attend any one of the meeting sites - including
Burlington, Granby, Simsbury, Tariffville, Unionville, Windsor and more -
from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM. After working up an appetite, fill up at a free
cookout from 12:00 - 2:00 PM at Camp Happy Hill in Unionville. To register
or get more information on meeting locations, contact FRWA at 860-658-4442
or visit www.frwa.org.
4 - Tax Shifting
The Environmental League of MA (ELM),
in conjunction with the Tellus Institute, has recently made available its
"Environmental Tax Shifting in Massachusetts" report. The report,
subtitled "Taxes that Work for Our Environment and the Economy,"
advocates for a taxation policy that focuses on raising revenues by taxing
activities that we don't want, like pollution or urban sprawl, instead of
taxing things that we should be encouraging (labor, savings, etc.).
According to the report, possible examples of such a policy might include a
"feebate" program that taxes less efficient vehicles or a tax on
toxic chemicals with revenue going to support industries that adopt
alternative practices. For a copy of the report, contact ELM at 617-742-2553
or visit www.environmentalleague.org.
5 - I Spy a Plant
At this point, many of us are eager
to salvage the last "official" weekend of summer. The weather is
cooler and the bugs are less of a nuisance, so now is the time to explore
the fields and woods that you meant to visit the past couple of months.
While you are out there, a great companion is the "Threatened and
Endangered Plant Species Field Guide for Southern New England." This
three ring-bound booklet, produced by the Southern New England Forest
Consortium (SNEFCI), contains all the information you will need to discover
the region's rare treasures. Descriptions, illustrations, habitat, range
map, and management advice make this a must-have for your leisurely walks or
serious hikes. To obtain your copy, contact SNEFCI at 800-722-TREE or e-mail
them at snefci@efortress.com.
6 - Multitude of Fun
You do not always need to explore the
woods to celebrate the environment. The Dudley Street Neighborhood
Initiative recently held their annual Multicultural Festival. Located in
Boston's Roxbury neighborhood, the event featured children's activities, a
"world village" tour, many diverse cultural food and craft
vendors, and a variety of musical stage performers. There was even a garden
harvest contest! To find out about additional ways that DSNI celebrates the
environment, contact them at 617-442-9670 or visit www.dsni.org.
Save the Date!
Join us on Tuesday, September 25, for
the Fifth Annual "Environmental Friend of New England" Awards.
This year the event moves back to its unofficial "home," the
Boston Harbor Hotel. We will also be celebrating our recent affiliation with
Earth Share. The festivities begin at 5:30 PM. For more information, contact
us at 617-542-3363.
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