by Hanna Mogensen | Aug 18, 2023 | Environment
In Northeast Massachusetts, we are fortunate to have an abundance of coastline. While we often think of sandy beaches and rocky bluffs, there is a diversity of habitats that make up our coastal ecosystem. Vegetated sand dunes, salt marshes, and coastal shrublands...
by Hanna Mogensen | Aug 15, 2023 | Economic, Environment, Housing
Heavy rain last Tuesday (8/8/23) caused significant flooding across eastern Massachusetts, with communities in the Merrimack Valley region experiencing among the highest rainfall totals in the State. Impacts from the storm have been widespread with damage to vehicles,...
by Hanna Mogensen | Jul 12, 2023 | Environment
In June, the Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment held their 2023 Visionary Award Ceremony. The Gulf of Maine Council is an international collaboration first created in 1989 by the governments of Maine, Massachusetts, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, and Nova...
by Hanna Mogensen | Jun 7, 2023 | Environment
Water Quality in the Merrimack River The Merrimack River is a coveted natural resource, connecting and defining communities throughout Northeastern Massachusetts. The river serves as a source of cultural, ecological, and recreational value for all who engage in its...
by Hanna Mogensen | Apr 27, 2023 | Environment
MVPC has kicked off the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update process with ten communities in the Valley! Hazard mitigation planning is the process of reducing regional vulnerability to natural hazards through comprehensive planning that protects and bolsters our...
