Create effective forums and communications pathways involving a broad range of stakeholders and the general public in increased discussions of sustainability in the Pioneer Valley:
Bi-monthly meetings of sustainability professionals-all are welcome 8-11 am on 2nd Wednesday at locations rotating around Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden counties of western Mass
Positions on local, state, and federal legislation
Advance a clear basic understanding of the concept of sustainability throughout the Pioneer Valley.
Sustainability professional skills bank
Co-sponsor events
Calendar of events
Spring Sustainability event-open to the public
Fall member retreat
Facilitate a process to define comprehensive measures of sustainability for the Pioneer Valley. We hope the sustainability indicators will be used by members of the PVSN, and by other groups and organizations in the Pioneer Valley, to make better decisions.
Sustainability indicators
Provide a vehicle for incorporating sustainability and scientific information into specific regional and community-based decision making, particularly with respect to energy, water, infrastructure and land use.
