Westport Green Task Force

At A Glance

Location: 

Westport, Connecticut

Primary Issue Area:

  • Climate Change & Energy

Active since:

2006

Grants Received In:

  • 2011

Core volunteers:

12

Community Size:

26,000

Our Purpose

to advise the First Selectman and town commissions and departments on determining and setting environmental policy and decisions for the purpose of transforming Westport into a sustainable green community. The Green Task Force will educate, encourage and assist Westport residents, businesses, and the town to adopt sustainable practices consistent with this purpose. The Green Task Force role is both pro-active and reactive.

Summary of Projects

The Westport Green Task Force received a grant in 2011 to promote the Westport Home Energy Challenge and to hire a youth intern.