A clean, healthy environment is essential to the region’s quality of life and long-term sustainability. PVPC works with communities to protect natural resources, preserve biodiversity, and integrate environmental stewardship into land use, development, and infrastructure planning.
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The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission provides programs and services related to Environment. The PVPC team consists of several dynamic sections that address a wide range of multidisciplinary projects, plans, and initiatives. Explore how we’re shaping the landscape of our region, one collaborative effort at a time.
PVPC convenes a quarterly regional Clean Energy Climate Action working group, composed of staff and volunteers from municipalities, state agencies, colleges and universities, and non-profit...
PVPC supports rural and suburban communities in Hampden and Hampshire Counties to manage and improve unpaved road networks, reducing erosion, cutting maintenance costs, and increasing...
PVPC staff can assist our member communities with developing new and updating existing Hazard Mitigation Plans. Hazard mitigation is any action taken to reduce or...
PVPC is working with municipalities throughout the region to determine key pathways to improved protection of drinking water supply. This includes regulatory updates for improved...
PVPC helps communities create and maintain land use regulations that are consistent, effective, and aligned with both local values and regional planning goals....
We help cities and towns across Hampden and Hampshire Counties advance local stormwater management goals. Our team understands the regulatory, technical, and practical challenges of...
Our Work in Environment
Results
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Posted in Aug, 2025
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- Environment
- South Hadley
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Posted in Jul, 2025
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- Southwick
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Posted in Jul, 2025
- Ongoing Projects
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- Hatfield
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Posted in Jan, 2025
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- Environment
- Pioneer Valley
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Posted in Jan, 2023
- Completed Projects
- Environment
- Pioneer Valley