Talk of the Towns 3/9/18

Producer/Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Engineer: Amy Browne Making Ellsworth a Model Green Community Key Discussion Points: What led to interest in making Ellsworth a model green community? (Climate change, pride in community, etc.) What were the various strands that made up the whole case to take action? What were your initial steps as you got organized (listening to community members)? Steering Committee role, etc What are the aspects of your work going forward? Examples of baseline info and projects? (mention all, but go into detail, depending on guests) Green and conserved spaces Waterfront, Waterways and Water Management Sustainable Maintenance and Environmental Interface Waste Management/Recycling/ Composting Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency/Public Transportation Sustainable Development What challenges are you facing? What are you learning about this work? How can citizens learn more and get involved? Guests: Mary Blackstone, Ellsworth Garden Club Aaron Dority, Frenchman Bay Conservancy Brett Ciccotelli, Downeast Salmon Federation The post Talk of the Towns 3/9/18 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.