University, city mark Earth Day with grants for 'green' projects
E-Mail IMAGE: Inside the Rist Urban Agriculture Greenhouse, located on UMass Lowell's East Campus, operated by the university and Mill City Grows. view more Credit: Ed Brennen for UMass Lowell LOWELL, Mass. - In honor of Earth Day, UMass Lowell and the city of Lowell today awarded the first round of $50,000 in sustainability grants to five projects. The grants are the latest initiative by the leaders of the Green Community Partnership to support efforts to implement and grow sustainable operations around the region. The alliance to provide leadership, resources and expertise for...