Planning for Liveable Neighborhoods
beetle ranchers wanted
The Neponset River Watershed Assocation needs backyard beetle ranchers to raise small beetles (“Galerucella” beetles) in wading pools. These beetles eat Purple loosestrife plants, a rampant weed choking Neponset wetlands. Purple loosestrife is changing the make-up of these ecosystems and degrading native wildlife habitat. The beetles have an appetite and life cycle very specific to Purple loosestrife.
bike commuting survey
Dorchester House in Field’s Corner is exploring ways to encourage staff members to commute via bicycle to work.
Bike commuting helps save money on gas, reduces traffic and parking congestion on local streets, and helps keep staff healthy through a more active lifestyle. The survey [link below] will help this local business become more bike friendly.
If you are interested in getting more information about how to become a bike friendly Dorchester business, just add your contact information at the bottom after completing the survey!
Click Here to take survey
Columbia Point planning
DEHC has been following and commenting on the Columbia Point Master Planning activities led by the BRA. This project focuses on the acres of developable property around the BaySide Expo Center, Morrissey Boulevard, JFK/UMass MBTA station and the Boston Globe. See Feb 1st article for local reporter’s coverage.
