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PARTNERS | HEALTHY CITY | HOW HEALTHY | VISION | SUMMIT | PRIORITIES | FUNCTIONS | CITY OF FALL RIVER |
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Biodiversity Days |
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The Committee will plan and carry out events to correspond with the statewide Biodivesity Days, a program run by the Mass. Association of Conservation Commissions in which communities around the state take part in events to increase awareness of local biodiversity as a critical indicator of environmental health. |
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Priority Area: Micro-grant Sponsor: |
Environment and Recreation |
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Priority Sub-Area: |
2, C) Measures to ensure cleaner air and water |
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Goal: |
To plan and carry out Biodiversity Days in Fall River, including field trips to local habitats lead by guides. |
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Method(s): |
Provision of educational materials to select student populations within the Fall River Public Schools to encourage participation in Biodiversity Days. |
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Timeline: |
Planning and distribution of materials no later than March, 2006, for use in events from early spring to early June. |
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Indicators: |
Increased public understanding of the importance of biodiversity |
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Progress: | Project completed in June, 2006 | |
How citizens can get involved: |
Participation on the planning committee or in any of the scheduled events. |
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Contact Information: |
Michelle Sylvaria, 151 Garden Street, Fall River, MA 02720, 508-324-0122 |