Plan 2024

• Continue partnership with Steep Rock Association and other organizations regarding environmental programs and events, expand promotional strategies.

• Continue annual fundraiser such as The Moon Dance

• Expand options for creating additional funding for WEC’s College Environmental Studies Scholarship Program.

• Promote the annual “Give Local” event.

• Continue the Council’s involvement with local schools to promote environmental club opportunities at the primary, middle, and high schools.

• Support Trout in the Classroom Program at Washington Primary School, Washington Montessori, and The Frederick Gunn School.

• Partner with WBA to encourage and spotlight local “green” businesses.

• Maintain Harwood Memorial Lecture Series at one per year.

• Publish two digital and two print environmental newsletters per year.

• Maintain social media efforts.

• Continue Earth Day town-wide roadside clean-up. Promote the Washington Road Warriors (WRW) Program.

• Expand volunteer base and directorship within Washington and surrounding towns.

• Continue involvement in Household Hazardous Waste Program and increase participation.

• Work with Sustainable CT Commission on BYO Washington initiative and investigate grant opportunities to fund the cost of recycling bins and/or water fountains throughout town.

• Plan and Research composting, plastic bag/film recycling, and other options for the Transfer Station improvement project.

• Initiate the “Washington Pollinator Pathway.”