Month: March 2012 (Page 9 of 10)

Mar 6: “Feeding 9 Billion While Maintaining the Planet” with Speaker Jason Clay

March 1, 2012 / / 1 Comment

FEEDING 9 BILLION WHILE MAINTAINING THE PLANET

Tuesday, 3/6 @ 6:30 PM

Cabot 206

OneWorld and The Poverty and Power Research Initiative (PPRI) invites you to a discussion with Jason Clay, senior V.P. of the World Wildlife Fund. on the topic. We invite the Tufts community think about how to transparently grow more food without turning over more land to agricultural production, thus tackling the first steps toward sustainability in food production and consumption.

For more information about Dr. Jason Clay and his work with WWF, see the website.

Mar 22: “Work of 1000” Film & Discussion with Marion Stoddart

March 1, 2012 / / 5 Comments

Get energized and inspired! Join MyRWA for an award-winning documentary film followed by a lively personal discussion with the film’s central figure, world-renowned local citizen leader, Marion Stoddart. The film, “Marion Stoddart: The Work of 1000” is an exhilarating success story of how one woman-Marion Stoddart, mobilized clean-up of one of America’s most polluted rivers – for herself, for her community, and for future generations – and became a citizen leader honored by the United Nations. It’s a gripping account of an ordinary person who realized her power to make a difference. Read more & get your tickets today!

Thursday, March 22, 7PM
Capitol Theater, 204 Mass. Ave., Arlington
Get your tickets here, $10.

Mar 7: Everett Rain Garden Community Meeting

March 1, 2012 / / 0 Comments

WHAT IS A RAIN GARDEN?

Rain gardens are vegetated areas that collect, absorb and clean stormwater runoff. Using slope, vegetation and well drained soils, rain gardens are increasingly being used by homeowners and municipalities to reduce the impact of stormwater on local waterways and storm drain systems.

MyRWA is working with the Town of Arlington, City of Everett and local community groups to design and build one to two rain gardens in each city. Community involvement is key to the success of these gardens – please plan on attending the next Community Meeting!

Everett Community Meeting
Wednesday, March 7th at 7pm
City Hall, Keverian Room, 484 Broadway, Everett


Mar 6: Mystic River Watershed Association Committee Meeting

March 1, 2012 / / 0 Comments

The Mystic River Watershed is one of the most urban and densely populated watersheds in the Commonwealth. It has three Superfund sites within its borders, and is home to various Environmental Justice communities. The Mystic has a history of industry along it’s banks – evidence of which continue to linger. Find out what environmental issues are present and current water quality information by following the links.

Since 1972, the Mystic River Watershed Association has been the one consistent voice speaking up for the Mystic River, it’s tributaries and surrounding lands – read more about our work here.

Get involved with local projects to preserve the health of this Medford river by attending MyRWA’s next meeting:

Tuesday, March 6, 7-9pm
MyRWA Committee Meeting
Tufts University, Lincoln Filene Center, Rabb Room

There will be discussions about upcoming events and opportunities related to MyRWA, such as this upcoming program:

Herring Monitoring Program Seeks Volunteers

Starting in April, MyRWA volunteers will monitor river herring at the newly renovated Mystic Lakes Dam in Arlington. We need volunteer fish monitors to count herring and support our data collection so that we can estimate run size. No previous experience required – training provided!

Learn more about the Herring Monitoring Program and become a fish monitor today!

« Older posts Newer posts »

© 2025 Sustainability at Tufts

Theme by Anders Noren — Up ↑