The greening of Ogunquit
Scott Richardson ~ 2008-10-21
At a Wells Reserve Lunch n Learn not too long ago, Bob Joyner talked about the Ogunquit Conservation Commission’s effort to make Ogunquit the first “Green Town” in Maine. The commission touted a self-certification program to encourage businesses, government services, residents, and (eventually) visitors to go green and save money by making simple changes. Here’s their top ten:
- Recycle
- Adjust your thermostat
- Change to energy efficient light bulbs
- Unplug
- Give up plastic for shopping
- Practice green yardscaping
- Drive less and slower
- Conserve water
- Buy local and curtail buying bottled water
- Reduce use of chemical products
Ogunquit citizens who pledge to take at least 8 of these actions qualify as “green leaders” and are encouraged to tie a green ribbon around a tree to demonstrate their leadership.
If you’re a Laudholm supporter* you probably do some or all of these things already. But they bear repeating because they provide a foundation for day to day conservation actions.
So this is just a reminder to enhance (or begin) what you do to protect natural resources and keep our communities healthy.
*Not a member of Laudholm Trust? Support us and you support the Wells Reserve. Together we act locally for regional and international impact.
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