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CONWAY – As it continues work on the South River watershed, the Franklin Regional Council of Government (FRCOG) is developing a conservation plan for climate and nonpoint source pollution resiliency.Through funding from the U.S. Department of...

Two major projects relating to a Regional Pollinator Action Plan and a Sustainable Stormwater Management Plan for Franklin County have been completed by the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG).Regional Pollinator Action Plan for Franklin...

Info session to discuss importance of protecting South River Watershed The South River as it flows through the center of Conway shows signs of erosion in this photo taken as part of the Franklin Regional Council of Governments’ South River mapping project in 2016. File Photo Published: 6/1/2021 6:01:13 AM Conway and Ashfield residents are invited to a public information session to hear updates on completed South River resiliency work, and to learn about the next steps needed to continue build...

Public forum reviews Northfield Open Space and Recreation Plan, comment period open An action plan map from the Northfield Open Space and Recreation Plan highlights priorities identified by the Open Space Committee and Recreation Commission. These include providing land protection and estate planning information to landowners; providing updated trail maps; furthering opportunities for stewardship volunteers and educational events; and promoting the Pioneer Valley Regional School Land Management...

Conway begins discussion on river protection strategies Conway’s South River has historically been impacted by roads and other developments in the flood plain, land clearance, river straightening (to accommodate mills) and the removal of boulders. Now, town officials are starting to discuss river corridor protection efforts. Staff Photo/Paul Franz Related stories CONWAY — Kicking off an informational session at last week’s Planning Board meeting, a member of the Friends of the South River...