{"id":1257,"date":"2020-09-18T18:28:46","date_gmt":"2020-09-18T18:28:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dodgemillmuseum.com\/?p=1257"},"modified":"2020-09-18T18:29:17","modified_gmt":"2020-09-18T18:29:17","slug":"watershed-action-alliance-os-southeastern-massachusetts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dodgemillmuseum.com\/?p=1257","title":{"rendered":"WATERSHED ACTION ALLIANCE OF SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS"},"content":{"rendered":"

LEARN ALONG WITH US<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Watershed Action Alliance<\/span><\/strong>
\nof Southeastern Massachusetts<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Learn along<\/span><\/a>\u00a0with WAA as we explore environmental justice and related topics in preparation for our March 2021 event. Due to the pandemic, we are planning it as a virtual event. More details soon!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

In August,\u00a0we heard from Sabrina Davis, Fall River Organizer for the\u00a0Coalition for Social Justice<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0She spoke about state environmental justice legislation, projects in New Bedford and Fall River addressing environmental and social inequities, and suggestions for action and better communication.\u00a0You can hear the recording of her presentation\u00a0here<\/a><\/span>. The journey of state environmental justice legislation from conception to codification has been arduous and is not yet complete… but it is close! We’ve written a concise overview of it that is available on our\u00a0learn-along<\/a><\/span>\u00a0page.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Every month at our member meetings WAA members study and discuss environmental justice topics. We\u00a0 hear from representatives of communities historically underrepresented in watershed associations or in discussions about environmental health and protection, including Native Americans, communities of color, people with disabilities and those with low income, to name a few. Many of these communities are inequitably harmed by impacts to the environment while receiving fewer benefits associated with a healthy environment, such as clean drinking water and access to water recreation.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

In July,\u00a0we were inspired by an panel of talented young women from the City of Brockton.\u00a0Watch the video<\/span>.<\/a>\u00a0Mentored\u00a0in the Massachusetts Envirothon<\/span>\u00a0by Wildlands Trust Outreach and Education Manager, Rachel\u00a0Calderara, and positively affected by their experiences, these urban residents continued on to higher education in the environment, science and health. The panel spoke to WAA members at our July meeting, sharing their personal stories and factors that led to their engagement in nature and environmental conservation, factors that you can incorporate into your own work, whether it be professional, volunteer or personal. It’s all captured in our\u00a0learn-along<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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In June,\u00a0we discussed the relationship between environmental justice and racism and issued a\u00a0statement<\/a><\/span>\u00a0about our commitment to working for environmental justice. We posted a short video and some excellent curated readings for you to\u00a0learn along<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>with us.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

In May, Melissa Ferretti, the president of the Herring\u00a0Po\u00a0nd Wampanoag Tribe located in Plymouth spoke to us at our meeting.\u00a0<\/span>Read<\/span>\u00a0<\/a>about Ferretti and her vision as president, how to speak respectfully about Native Americans, and about traditional ecological knowledge and what this can teach other cultures.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Each month we will post more short readings, recommended websites, videos, and other materials to\u00a0expand your knowledge of environmental justice and perspectives on diversity, equity and inclusion in preparation\u00a0for our March 2021 virtual event. We invite you to\u00a0learn along<\/span><\/a>\u00a0with us!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dorie<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dorie Stolley<\/span><\/strong>
\nCoordinator and Outreach Manager<\/span><\/strong>
\nWatershed Action Alliance of Southeastern Massachusetts<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

WAAcoordinator@nsrwa.org<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span>
\nwww.watershedaction.org<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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