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M46WLL <br /> NVI ®NMNTAL <br /> 46LITION <br /> P.O.Sox 274 Mashpoe,MA 02649 <br /> July 5, 2010 <br /> Mashpee, in common with other similar communities, faces the challenge of effectively communicating <br /> the nature of and the mitigation techniques for regional and local environmental problems. Substantial <br /> progress will rely upon knowledgeable residents. Climate change, solid waste disposal and nutrient <br /> contamination of our ground and surface waters are growing problems that can be effectively addressed <br /> by this informed public. Local education activities about these threats, at this point,have not succeeded <br /> in the creation of a highly knowledge-based community eager to address the problems we jointly face. <br /> Further outreach activities are required. <br /> The proposed"Mashpee Blue Pages/Book"has been an excellent public communications tool in the <br /> Puget Sound Area, Orleans and Chatham on Cape Cod plus other locales. The existing Orleans <br /> publication, tailored for Mashpee, is viewed as a major step forward for developing the"Informed <br /> Public"needed to energize an effective mitigation campaign. <br /> The proposed Coffee-table/magazine-style book has content and quality that qualifies it for a prominent <br /> location in Mashpee homes. <br /> The goal is to place a book in every household in Mashpee, copies to be distributed to the schools as <br /> resource material for environmental education and copies for Town Hall, Town Library and other <br /> interested parties. <br /> The Book features: <br /> • Answers the question, "What can I do as an individual?" <br /> • Easily understood explanations and pictorials of environmental problems. <br /> • Development of a"Sense of Community" via non-environmental vignettes. <br /> • Parent interest via the inclusion of Mashpee School Children's artwork. <br /> • Formatting with informative graphics appealing to all age groups. <br /> • Interesting, uncomplicated content leading to a complete reading. <br /> • A comprehensive listing of available resources "for taking the next steps." <br /> The Mashpee Environmental Coalition (MEC) believes this book will be a significant catalyst for <br /> improvements in individual habits and citizen support of governmental efforts to protect and enhance <br /> our environmental assets. <br /> 0,,06� d9- ka*A— eg.1�44 <br /> Beverly Kane, Project Manager Edward Baker, MEC President <br />