Friends of Wachusett Mountain is a non-profit group dedicated to conservation,
environmental education and land stewardship at Wachusett Mountain.
Friends of Friends
State, Local and Municipal Websites
Massachusetts Audubon Society (Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary)
Mass Audubon works to protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and wildlife. Together with more than 100,000 members, we care for 32,000 acres of conservation land, provide educational programs for 200,000 children and adults annually, and advocate for sound environmental policies at local, state, and federal levels.
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation was formed to protect, promote and enhance our common wealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources for the well being of all. The link above provides specific information about Wachusett Mountain State Reservation.
Princeton Conservation Commission, Princeton, Massachusetts
The primary responsibility of the Princeton Conservation Commission is the administration of the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Ch. 131 sec. 40). The Commission is also the official agency specifically charged with the protection of the town's natural resources. The Commission also advises other municipal officials and boards on conservation issues that relate to their areas of responsibility.
Princeton, Massachusetts - A Brief History
Incorporated in 1759, Princeton was named after the Reverend Thomas Prince, Pastor of the Old South Church in Boston, and one of the first proprietors of the Town.
Princeton Municipal Light Department (PMLD)
Within these pages you will find information about who we are, doing business with us, and how to contact us. This web page will also provide general information and links related to the electric utility business. Topics include; deregulation, green power, renewable resources, safety, and energy conservation.
Sponsors/Contributors
CR Environmental, Inc.
CR Environmental, Inc. is a small Massachusetts and New York certified Women's Business Enterprise. Established in December 1994, CR has provided support services for federal, state, and commercial clients. Staff at CR Environmental have extensive experience in the field of freshwater and marine ecology, ecological risk assessment, hydrographic surveying, and oceanographic consulting services. CR Environmental personnel are OSHA Health & Safety certified, and have conducted work throughout the U.S. and overseas.
Oxbow Associates, Inc.
Oxbow Associates, Inc. is a Massachusetts based wetlands and wildlife consulting company specializing in rare and endangered wildlife study and mitigation. We have more than 30 years combined experience studying the behavior and ecology of herpetozoan species, specifically turtles and salamanders, native to the Northeast. Oxbow's services include wetland delineation, GIS mapping, wetland replication design and mitigation planning, vernal pool evaluations, wildlife habitat evaluations, radio-telemetry of rare turtles, permit preparation, and client representation.
Residential Design Inc.
RDI has been providing professional design /drafting services to developers, contractors, and homeowners since 1989. RDI provides quality design services for new homes as well as additions. Designer Dave Goguen is pleased to make your building design component a positive experience. RDI offices are located in Hubbardston, Massachusetts as well as contact in Conway, New Hampshire. RDI can complete designs for use throughout New England. All styles can be accommodated for new homes and additions. Designs are custom productions.
Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
"Wachusett has the heart and soul of a big mountain - it just comes in a little package," according to Ski Magazine which often ranks the central Massachusetts ski area among the Top 10 ski resorts in the Eastern USA! Whether they are skiing for a day or an evening, Wachusett Mountain Ski Area wants its customers to feel like they are on vacation, even if they are only there a few hours!
Wachusett Mountain Ski Area - A Closer View
Wachusett Mountain Ski Area and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation work together to preserve the natural beauty of Wachusett Mountain while providing year-round recreational activities for all to enjoy. "A Closer View Of Wachusett Mountain" is a 15-page informational booklet outlining the history, environment, wildlife, geology and fun facts about the mountain.
Educational Institutions
UMass Lowell Department of Biological Sciences
Students majoring in Biological Sciences at UMass Lowell prepare for a variety of careers in which they will contribute to our understanding of basic life processes and the solution of problems related to health and the environment.
UMass Lowell Department of Environmental, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences
Our Department offers an undergraduate program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science. Three concentrations are possible: Environmental Studies, Atmospheric Sciences, or Geosciences.
Fitchburg State College Biology/Chemistry Department
Fitchburg State College offers a biology program that is fundamentally sound and challenging. The Department of Biology and Chemistry has a rich history of producing successful graduates in secondary education, biotechnology, environmental science and exercise science. Our science faculty foster a supportive teaching and learning environment, offer individual attention to students, and provide numerous undergraduate and graduate research opportunities.
Mount Wachusett Community College
Start near ... go far. Whatever your goals, MWCC can help you get there. Cost and convenience are just two of the many reasons to attend. MWCC offers over 40 degree and certificate program options to fit your life goals, whether you want to: gain short-term training to start a career, build new skills, or transfer to a four-year public or private college or university. MWCC students transfer seamlessly to many public and private colleges and universities every year. They save hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars by starting at MWCC. Financial assistance is also available.
Museums
Southern Vermont Natural History Museum
The Southern Vermont Natural History Museum is located at the Hogback Mountain Scenic Overlook on Route 9 in Marlboro, Vermont, in the southern foothills of the scenic Green Mountains. Among the exhibits featured at the Museum are mounted specimens of over 600 native New England birds and mammals in 100 small dioramas, one of the largest collections of its type in the Northeast.
Friends of Friends
Friends of the Blue Hills
The Friends of the Blue Hills has fought successfully since 1976 to preserve the Reservation for hikers and cyclists, horseback riders and skiers. We encourage young people to care for our magnificent park, while challenging those who threaten its future.
Massachusetts Midstate Trail
The Midstate Trail is a scenic footpath located in Worcester County, 45 miles west of Boston. This 92 mile hiking trail extends from Rhode Island crossing the gentle hills of central Massachusetts and eventually connecting to the Wapack Trail in New Hampshire. The Midstate Trail is highly accessible, easy to hike and the best way to enjoy the natural side of the region.
Montachusett Mycological Society
The purpose of the Montachusett Mycological Society is to promote a greater appreciation of the Fungal Kingdom's ecologic and cultural importance. Various events will be held throughout the year, and the public is always welcome.
The Friends of Willard Brook
We are a private, non-profit organization that is dedicated to promoting and conserving the natural, scenic, and historic resources of Willard Brook State Forest in north central Massachusetts.
The Vernal Pool Association
The Vernal Pool Association began in 1990 as an environmental outreach project at Reading Memorial High School, Reading, Massachusetts. It is now an independent group of individuals attempting to educate others about vernal pool ecology, the local environment, bio-diversity, and the protection of our resources.
Experts
Brian Bettencourt, Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, UMass Lowell
My laboratory research concerns ecological and evolutionary functional genomics and uses Drosophila as a model system. We are currently focused on two major projects. First, we are studying the genetics of stress resistance, with a particular emphasis on the neuroprotection of locomotor performance. Please visit the FlyWeb page for the latest progress and demonstrations of our computational approach to measuring fly performance. Another major thrust in the lab examines the population genomics of polyglutamine repeat expansion in Drosophila, a model for neurodegenerative disease, and the role of thermal stress and molecular chaperone expression in selection on repeat length. More broadly, my interests concern molecular and phenotypic evolution, bioinformatics, and ecological genetics.
Frank B. Colby, Ph.D., Department of Environmental, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, UMass Lowell
Expertise: Weather modeling, analysis and forecasting, boundary layer meteorology.
Aaron M. Ellison, Ph.D., Harvard Forest
Research intrests include: Community ecology: ant diversity and community structure; assembly rules; carnivorous plants; ecology of disturbance; food webs; statistics and statistical ecology; wetland ecology.
Christopher Picone, Ph.D., Biology/Chemistry, Fitchburg State College
Research intrests include: Ecology of agricultural systems compared to "natural" systems, Relationships between plants and beneficial soil fungi (mycorrhizas), Sustainable agriculture (especially perennial grains grown in mixtures), Tropical forest ecology and conservation & Ecological education
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