BEAT has an extensive database of environmental resources to aid our community in staying connected and engaged with their local and state governments and environmental organizations and also to help educate people on zero waste, wildlife, wetlands, water protection, and so much more. Scroll down to see more.
MA Environmental Town Bylaws & Ordinances
Due to community interest, we have begun compiling a working list of environmental town bylaws and ordinances. These include pollinators and pesticides, solar promotion and regulation, wind power, pipelines, building and energy codes, and climate change planning. Click here to find out more and see our ongoing spreadsheet.
Berkshire County Resources
Berkshire Environmental Organizations
Berkshire County Water Protection Organizations
Massachusetts Resources
MA Environmental Organizations
MA Laws & Regulations
History of Federal Wetland Protection
MA State Agencies
MA Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
MA Environmental Protection Act (MEPA) Office
MassWildlife’s Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program (NHESP)
MA Local Government
Find Your Western MA Legislator
Federal Government Resources
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Wildlife Resources
Zero Waste Resources
We have made tremendous progress in reducing the amount of waste we produce at BEAT. We are continuously working to help others cut back on the amount of waste they produce — whether that be through providing free recycling programs to the community, creating zero-waste initiatives, offering educational workshops, setting up incentive programs, or simply compiling waste-reduction resources in one convenient place for people! Click here to get to our Zero Waste page.