Other resources

How do I connect with others?

In addition to connecting with us, there are many organizations in Massachusetts, the country and internationally that are addressing climate change. They focus on many different aspects – education, land and biodiversity stewardship, advocacy, financial assistance to affected communities, and more. We have a long list of such organizations based on the experience and interaction by someone on our committee. We are happy to talk about any of them. Feel free to reach out to us and to get involved.

Town of Harvard Resources

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Harvard Climate Action Plan

The plan lays out climate goals for Harvard through 2030.

Apple Country Nature Based Solutions Report

The project identifies and delivers Nature-based Solutions that will increase the resilience of our community and ecosystem.

Bare Hill Pond Watershed Management Advisory Committee

The Committee preserves, protects, maintains and enhances the environmental, aesthetic, recreational and economic values of the Bare Hill Pond while promoting watershed management.

Harvard Board of Health

The Board of Health provides for the protection of public health, the control of disease, the promotion of sanitary living conditions and the protection of the environment from damage and pollution.

Harvard Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is responsible for administering the Wetland Protection Act (Ch.131 S40) and the Harvard Wetland Protection Bylaw. The Commission is the official agency charged with the protection of the community’s natural resources and management of town owned Conservation Land.

Harvard Conservation Trust

The Trust is a private, charitable, non-profit land trust whose mission is “to preserve the unique character and natural resources of Harvard.”

Harvard Energy Advisory Committee

The Committee advises all town boards, departments and institutions on a full range of ways to reduce energy consumption and costs, and improve energy efficiency use and practices.

Devens Climate Action and Resilience Plan (PDF)

The Devens Plan serves as a roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and holistically prepare the community as they consider the impacts of climate change.

Regional and State Resources

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Building Electrification Accelerator

Creating programs and policies to electrify buildings in MA towns and cities, the Accelerator works to strengthen connections and information-sharing between municipalities, technical specialists, and non-profit to advance local building electrification.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Climate Change Planning Effort

A selection of state, regional and national research projects and initiatives which address climate change.

Green Energy Consumer Alliance

The Alliance empowers consumers and communities to speed a just transition to a zero-carbon world through green energy programs, education and advocacy.

HEET

HEET is focused on affordable and equitable transition to clean energy by advancing building decarbonization, particularly the transition from gas to thermal utilities.

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

A state economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy sector across the Commonwealth.

Action Organizations to Join

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350.org

An international movement of ordinary people working to end the age of fossil fuels and build a world of community-centered renewable energy for all. 70+ countries have active local groups working to dismantle the influence and infrastructure of the fossil fuel industry.

Climate Reality Project

Former U.S Vice President Al Gore founded this global network of 3.5 million people working to build a just and sustainable true net zero future. Holds numerous trainings led by Al Gore throughout the year in person and online. Provides tools and a broad international network.

Elders Climate Action MA

Mobilizes elders and society to exert pressure on lawmakers and government agencies to develop policies that respond forcefully to climate change, while promoting climate-friendly and socially just behaviors.

Environment Massachusetts

National organization chapter that works for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.

Environmental Defense Fund

For more than 50 years, the EDF has been building innovative solutions to the biggest environmental challenges. They tackle the biggest issues for maximum impact to ensure clean energy transition, healthy communities and the ability of people and nature to thrive.

Environmental Voter Project

Identifies inactive environmentalists and works to transform them into consistent voters to build the power of the environmental movement.

League of Conservation Voters

Builds political power to protect people and the planet. Advocates for sound environmental laws and policies, holds elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and works to elect pro-environment candidates.

Massachusetts Climate Action Network

Seeks to accelerate the equitable decarbonization of buildings and the electricity supply in Massachusetts by empowering local residents, advocates, and community members to take action.

Mothers Out Front

National movement that brings together mothers to take action on climate change and work towards a just transition away from fossil fuels to clean and renewable energy. Founded on the conviction that there is no more powerful force for change than women mobilizing to protect their children.

National Resources Defense Council

Uses science, policy, law, and people power to confront the climate crisis, protect public health, and safeguard nature.

Rewiring America

Rewiring America is a leading electrification nonprofit, focused on electrifying homes, businesses, and communities. They have accessible, actionable data and tools, and build coalitions and partnerships to make going electric easier for households and communities.

Sierra Club – Massachusetts Chapter

The Sierra Club is the nation’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization focusing on promoting the responsible use of the earth’s ecosystems and resources.

Third Act

A community of 70,000+ Americans over sixty determined to change the world for the better. Founded by Bill McKibben to harness this unparalleled generational power to safeguard our climate and democracy.

Union of Concerned Scientists

The UCS puts rigorous, independent science into action, developing solutions and advocating for a healthy, safe, and just future.

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