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Mayor Tyer Recognizes BEAT for International Award
By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:44AM / Wednesday, September 27, 2023

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Environmental Action Team was applauded in council chambers on Tuesday for its various efforts that led to an international award.

"BEAT has worked tirelessly to address significant environmental issues that affect the quality of life for Pittsfield residents as well as the animal and plant life found within its borders," Mayor Linda Tyer said.

Joined by Executive Director Jane Winn, Tyer read a proclamation to the council and attendees.

In June, the nonprofit received a prestigious stewardship award at the International Conference of Ecology and Transportation in Burlington, Vt., for its work protecting and reconnecting wildlife

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Springside Park Conservancy Hosts Community Day
12:19PM / Monday, September 18, 2023
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Springside Park Conservancy will present a day of "family fun and outdoor stewardship" on Sept. 23, 2023, in celebration of the organization's 10th anniversary.   In the morning, Conservancy partners will join the annual fall park clean up held by the Friends of Springside Park. Volunteers will check in at the North Playground beginning at 9. Gloves, bags, and instructions for litter clean up will be provided.   In the afternoon, more than a dozen organizations will present an outdoor fair of guided hiking, bike rides, kids crafts, outdoor activities, demonstrations, face-painting and more on the Springside House

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Biodiversity Research Institute Attempts to Revitalize Loon Population
By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
07:37AM / Sunday, September 17, 2023
DALTON, Mass. — The Biodiversity Research Institute is attempting to revitalize the loon population in Massachusetts.   Earlier this season, the institute deployed rearing pens at Windsor Reservoir with the goal to translocate a total of nine to 15 male chicks this season.    The institute, based in Portland, Maine, works internationally to assess threats to wildlife and ecosystems and conducts research to inform policy decisions. It collaborates with a range of public agencies and nonprofit organizations.    Its loon research program began in 2013 with the goal of strengthening and restoring the birds' population and developing protocols that can be

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