Happenings
Salisbury Coastal Resilience Planning Project
The Town of Salisbury faces growing coastal flooding risks from sea level rise, storm surge, and limited tidal flow in the Great Marsh. Key access roads to Salisbury Beach, including Beach Road, Old County Road, and State Reservation Road, are frequently overtopped, disrupting residents, businesses, and emergency services. To address these challenges, the Town initiated…Read More
TNC Coastal Working Group Project
BSC facilitated the Massachusetts Resilient Lands Initiative Coastal Working Group for The Nature Conservancy, helping move beyond planning to accelerate salt marsh protection and restoration across the Massachusetts coastline. By gathering stakeholder input and guiding a diverse statewide working group, BSC developed a practical, implementation-focused workplan that identified high-leverage actions, built consensus around next steps,…Read More
Nashua River Communities Resilient Lands Management Project
BSC and its partners worked with the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions to develop a tool for creating wetland bylaws and regulations for municipalities. The tool is based on compiled research and extensive community outreach with the public, commercial real estate managers, and municipal agency leaders. It allows users to tailor effective and defensible bylaws…Read More
Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Planning Grant 2.0
BSC assisted the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) in updating the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) planning grant program. This multi-consultant effort revised the planning process to better support cities and towns in identifying climate resilience priorities and advancing implementation, with a stronger emphasis on equity. BSC’s role focused on the development…Read More
Connecticut Department of Agriculture
BSC scientists partnered with the Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAg) to support farmland restoration, resiliency, and preservation efforts across the state. As part of this collaboration, BSC soil scientists provided technical oversight for proposed farmland restoration projects, ensuring solutions that were both ecologically sustainable and financially viable for Connecticut farmers. On behalf of DoAg, BSC…Read More
Vine Brook Watershed Flood and Urban Heat Island Assessment
BSC conducted the Vine Brook Watershed Flood and Urban Heat Island Assessment to address urban flooding from extreme precipitation and heat impacts from projected climate events. The project evaluated the highly developed watershed for opportunities to implement Nature-based Solutions through protection, restoration, and management of natural resources. BSC supported the Town in securing funding for…Read More
Mary Hannon Playground Improvements
BSC led the planning, design, and landscape architecture for Phase 2 improvements at Mary Hannon Playground, in partnership with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department (BPRD). The project focused on creating a park that meets community needs while maintaining the existing uses of the site. Through extensive public engagement, BSC worked with residents and BPRD…Read More
Clifford Park Improvements
The Clifford Park Improvements project is transforming Clifford Park into a modern, inclusive, and accessible space for people of all ages and abilities. The renovation enhances community well-being, boosts the park’s resilience to climate impacts, and preserves its existing features. BSC is leading the design of site improvements, including play areas, athletic fields, and a…Read More
Vulnerability Assessment and Climate Action and Adaptation Plan
BSC led a multi-firm team to develop a regional climate vulnerability assessment, greenhouse gas inventory, and climate action and adaptation plan for Bangor, Orono, and nine surrounding communities. The assessment examined climate impacts and vulnerabilities across environmental systems, infrastructure, and socioeconomic sectors. BSC conducted desktop data reviews, facilitated workshops, held key stakeholder interviews, and created…Read MorePages: