MVPC is funded via the MS4 Municipal Assistance Grant Program to work with communities to review zoning bylaws to reduce stormwater runoff.
MVPC Conducts Bylaw Review for Stormwater Mitigation
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MVPC Welcomes Newest Environmental Planner
MVPC has brought on the newest addition to our staff with the introduction of the Environmental Planner position, welcome Cece.
Arbor Day – Tree City USA Award
There is still time to apply for The Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA award. The Arbor Day Foundation now makes the entire application process available on-line. The DCR prefers that Cities and Towns use this on-line tool for the application process.
MVPC Career Opportunities
Come join the team at MVPC! We are currently hiring for two full-time positions. Learn more on our careers page…
MVPC Conducts Land Use Bylaw Review for Climate Resiliency
MVPC has been awarded a grant to work with Ipswich River Watershed communities to enhance land use regulation for climate change mitigation.
North Andover Completes Climate Resiliency Planning Process
North Andover stepped toward climate resiliency with the adoption of the Multi-Hazard Mitigation & Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Plan.
MVPC is hiring! Environmental Planner & Community Planner
Come join the team at MVPC! We are currently hiring for two full time positions. Learn more on our careers page here Environmental Planner – (posted September 17, 2021) Resumes accepted until October 15, 2021 In conjunction with other Merrimack Valley Planning...
2021 MVP Action Grants Awarded in the Merrimack Valley
Congratulations to Andover, Groveland, Haverhill, Lawrence, and Methuen, on receiving one of the 2021 MVP Action Grants awarded this round.
Marsh Matters: MassBays Science Walk
Check out Martin Park in the Seaport at any time from June 28 to July 28 for a science walk hosted by the MassBays program. Our own Peter Phippen will have a poster detailing his work on the Great Marsh restoration.
Summer Heatwaves Are Here, Be Heat Prepared
In the Merrimack Valley region, we’re experiencing more frequent and intense heatwaves, as well as generally rising temperatures. 2020 marked the hottest summer globally, with 14 days over 90 degrees in Boston