MACC News and Updates https://www.maccweb.org/news/default.asp Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:50:32 GMT Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:14:00 GMT Copyright © 2026 Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions Read MACC's Op-Ed on Local Wetland Bylaws https://www.maccweb.org/news/news.asp?id=729099 https://www.maccweb.org/news/news.asp?id=729099 MACC's Executive Director, Dorothy McGlincy, recently wrote an opinion piece for the Commonwealth Beacon on the importance of local wetland bylaws and ordinances. This piece comes out admist calls to dismantle such local environmental protections for the benefit of housing development. McGlincy stresses the critical role that local environmental regulations play in protecting communities from further public health, natural hazard, and economic risk.

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]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:14:00 GMT CANOPY 2026 Forestry Forum – Rooted in Resilience https://www.maccweb.org/news/news.asp?id=717501 https://www.maccweb.org/news/news.asp?id=717501 🌲 CANOPY 2026 Forestry Forum – Rooted in Resilience
πŸ“… March 5, 2026
πŸ“ UMass Amherst Conference Center
πŸ”— Register here: CANOPY 2026 Registration
πŸ—“οΈ Registration open: January 5 – February 18, 2026

 

Join landowners and those who support the forest industry for a full day of learning and connection focused on practical, climate-friendly land management strategies that strengthen both forests and communities.

 

CANOPY 2026 explores how resilient forests support:

  • Long-term forest health and biodiversity
  • Market stability and local forest-based economies
  • Sustainable forestry practices that sustain jobs, products, and communities

 

Plenary speakers include:
β€’ Andy Finton (The Nature Conservancy) β€“ Past, present, and future of Massachusetts forests
β€’ David King (USFS, retired) β€“ Biodiversity and forest management, drawing on 30+ years of lived experience

 

This is more than a conferenceβ€”it is a conversation about how we care for forests across generations, changing markets, and a changing climate.

 

Step under the canopy to grow your expertise, expand your network, and invest in the future of our forests.

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