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Pittsfield Health Board Asked to Support Peaker Plant Decarbonization
The Berkshire Environmental Action Team is seeking letter support from the Board of Health on peaker plants and the need to decarbonize them.
Community Conversation Focuses on Local Farming, Food
There are plenty of people within the Berkshire community concerned about food insecurity, and that worry hasn't been limited to just consumers.
BEAT Celebrating Founding Director Jane Winn's Retirement
The event will celebrate Winn's legacy and fundraise to support BEAT.
HVA, Follow the Forest Receive $30K to Protect Critical Wildlife Habitat
This corridor begins along the Hudson River and stretches north through Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Vermont. Protecting and reconnecting these habitats is essential not only for wildlife survival, but also for ensuring clean water, clean air, and climate change-resilient communities.
Pittsfield's Kirvin Park Ecological Restoration Staged for Spring
A timeline has been laid out for Kirvin Memorial Park's floodplain and habitat restoration that begins early next year with the selection of a contractor.
Pontoosuc Lake Shoreline Access Plan Tabled for Revisions
The Conservation Commission has requested another plan to improve access on the south shoreline of Pontoosuc Lake while stabilizing the bank.
North Adams Farm Stand Using Vending Machine to Sell Eggs
Holly Zabriskie said the idea for the machine came after people were stealing from her farm stand on West Main Street.
Pittsfield City Council: Make Polluters Pay
On Tuesday, it voted to back Bill H.1014/S.588, "An Act Establishing a Climate Change Superfund," which is expected to generate $75 billion over 25 years from the largest oil and gas companies.
Apple Picking Destinations in Berkshire County
It's apple season! Here are some great locations to spend your day picking your own apples to enjoy the crisp taste or bake into your favorite dishes.
Berkshire Clean, Cold, Connected Partnership Awarded $276K
The Berkshire Clean, Cold, Connected Partnership was awarded $276,000 through the Housatonic Valley Association.
MCLA's Environmental Lecture to Celebrate Center for Resourceful Living
This year's event will celebrate the creation of The Center for Resourceful Living (CRL), started 50 years ago by MCLA Professor Emeritus Lawrence H. Vadnais.
Berkshire Botanical Garden's Harvest Festival Returns
This year, the Garden will present an array of family-friendly activities, live music, a scarecrow design contest, a clothing and accessories sale, and a wide selection of regional artisan food and crafts vendors.
Climate Activists Demand That Polluters Pay
Climate activists are demanding that top polluters pay for their impact on the environment.
State, Stockbridge Land Trust Conserves 300 Acres for Wildlife & Recreation
The new Rockdale Highlands Wildlife Management Area (WMA) protects biodiversity, boosts climate resilience and carbon sequestration, and creates new access to outdoor recreation for the community.
Wild Soul River Expands Hours and Offerings
Owners Rebecca Guanzon and Justin Adkins opened the herbal and metaphysical shop in 2021. The shop offers a lot of herbs, herbal teas, and one-on one-sessions for tarot reading and reiki.
House Climate, Sustainability Committee Visits South Berkshire
The House Committee on Climate Action and Sustainability visited South County on Monday to hear about environmental efforts from organizations and businesses.
Great Spots to Catch a Fish in Berkshire County
Summer may be winding down, but there is still plenty of time and great weather to catch some fish.
Clarksburg Receives $445K for Four Corners Hazard Mitigation Project
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs is providing $445,020 for design and permitting of the Four Corners Project, an initiative to improve the field and prepare for better flood solutions in the face of climate change.
Pittsfield Parks Commission Backs Pontoosuc Access Plan
The plan proposes 150 feet of live stake planting removal on the 940-foot stretch of shoreline.
'Fodder: Stories from the Fields' Brings Farm Stories to Life
Local Agricultural Organizations Collaborate for Storytelling Event in South Egremont on Sept. 21.
BEAT to Host Sixth Annual Berkshire Biodiversity Day
24-hour event to be held on September 13–14 at Greylock Glen Outdoor Center in Adams
HooWRA Workshop Focuses on Poetry
The workshop will be facilitated by Arianna Alexsandra Collins, Executive Director of the Hoosic River Watershed Association.
Sandisfield Orchard Preparing for Apple Season
Sandisfield Orchard is preparing for the apple-picking season, while working on expansions to support the farm for years to come.
Berkshire Communities Awarded Funds for Ecological Restoration Projects
This funding, provided by the Department of Fish and Game’s (DFG) Division of Ecological Restoration (DER), will strengthen resilience against extreme weather events, improve water quality, reduce flood risks, and restore crucial wildlife habitat.
Aggie Commissioner Stresses Food Access During Berkshires Tour
One of the barriers contributing to food insecurity in the Berkshires is transportation to local nutritious food because of the distribution channels or food access points, the commissioner said.
Berkshire Green Drinks: Monitoring Air Pollution in Pittsfield
"Breathe Easy Berkshires: A Year and a Half of Pittsfield's Air Quality" with Drake Reed and Andrew Ferrara
EPA Announces Availability of Funding for Brownfields Job Training Program Grants
These grants put the agency's commitment to protect human health and the environment into action while remaining good stewards of tax dollars and advancing policies to energize the economy.
Comments Accepted on Kirvin Park Ecological Improvements
The project will improve the conditions of approximately 17 acres in the floodplain of Sackett and Ashley Brooks.
Repairs Planned for Silver Lake's Underwater Cap
Starting next month, a thinning portion of Silver Lake's underwater cap will be repaired.
Second Chance Composting has Moved and Expanded
The material is subjected to high temperatures during processing to meet federal standards to reduce any possible pathogens with end product a rich, dark soil.
