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The City's Environment Department aims to protect our built and natural environments and provide information on environmental issues affecting Boston. Sound management and environmental practices will help ensure the future of our livable City. The Environment Department protects Boston's wealth of historic sites, buildings, landscapes, and waterways through protective designation and review.
 
 
     
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Now Accepting Nominations for the Mayor's Green Awards
The City invites the nomination of businesses and residents who are leaders in sustainability.
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Mayor Menino's Food + Fuel Campaign
A partnership between government, businesses and non-profit organizations, this action plan will help residents and small businesses address the rising costs of food and fuel.
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Lights Out Boston
Under this voluntary program participating building owners and managers agree to turn off or dim all architectural and internal lighting between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. during the fall migratory bird season.
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Take Mayor Menino's Climate Action Pledge!
Join Mayor Menino in pledging to take these 10 simple steps toward reducing greenhouse gasses.
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City Calendar See a listing of meetings and events sponsored by the City's Environmental and Energy Services Cabinet.
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Community Climate Action and Air Quality Grants
The City of Boston seeks proposals from residents, non-profits, and businesses for community projects to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.  In the first round of funding (applications due October 24, 2008), grants of up to $9,999 are available. See the Request for Proposals.
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Boston Harbor designated as a No Discharge Area
Mayor Menino joined US EPA Regional Director Robert Varney and MA Executive Office of Energy and Environment Secretary Ian Bowles to announce the designation of Boston Harbor as a No Discharge Area. Effective July 8, all treated and untreated boat sewage will be pumped from boaters' sewage holding tanks into either a pumpout facility or pumpout boat. There are a total of 35 pumpout facilities in Boston Harbor; the city will provide a new pumpout boat and is committed to adding new pumpout facilities. Click here for a listing of Boston Harbor Pumpout Facilities.

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Boston Harbor designated as a No Discharge Area
Mayor Menino joined US EPA Regional Director Robert Varney and MA Executive Office of Energy and Environment Secretary Ian Bowles to announce the designation of Boston Harbor as a No Discharge Area. Effective July 8, all treated and untreated boat sewage will be pumped from boaters' sewage holding tanks into either a pumpout facility or pumpout boat. There are a total of 35 pumpout facilities in Boston Harbor; the city will provide a new pumpout boat and is committed to adding new pumpout facilities. Click here for a listing of Boston Harbor Pumpout Facilities.

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