Environmental Action Committee

The Westport-Wadhams Community Alliance has formed a new committee to raise awareness of our local environment, support actions that reduce environmental impacts, and encourage participation in eco-friendly activities.

“Westport has tremendous ecological assets, including Lake Champlain, ecologically rich forests, productive farmland, scenic vistas, and the attractive hamlets of Westport and Wadhams,” said Jen Williams, the new President of the WWCA. “We are so pleased to have this new committee to engage residents and the broader community in honoring and protecting these valuable features.”

Some of the suggested initial projects for the committee are:

• Developing and promoting an enhanced “Take it or Leave it” area for free items at the transfer station, to reduce disposal of items people may be able to use

• Hosting green energy/eco-fair events and conducting educational outreach

• Building upon the spring roadside trash cleanup and adding another in the fall

• Scheduling hazardous waste disposal days

• Encouraging the planting of pollinator gardens

• Supporting the creation of a composting program for town residents

Chris Maron, who will serve as the committee’s Chair, said “As we develop our goals and the projects, priorities, and actions to accomplish them, we welcome new members from the community to join this exciting new venture to enhance the exceptional quality of life we all get to enjoy here in Westport and the Champlain Valley.”