Resilient Watertown

There are two primary ways to address climate change: reducing our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increasing our resilience to climate hazards through adaptation measures.

• Our GHG Emissions
• Climate Hazards
• MVP Program

Did you know that the energy that powers our homes and businesses contribute 56% of our total community GHG emissions?

• Buildings, Energy and Our Climate
• Energy in the Community
• Electrification and Efficiency
• Leading by Example
• What You Can Do

• Transportation Demand Management
• Public Transportation
• Active Transportation
• Electric Vehicles
• What You Can Do

By shifting land use patterns, Watertown could accommodate 10% more tree cover - that's 45 acres!

• Tree Canopy and Open Space
• Regenerative Landscaping
• Managing Stormwater
• What You Can Do

Watertown's infrastructure is key to reducing stormwater runoff, minimizing waste, and reducing the Town's impact on the environment.

• Waste
• Resilient Infrastructure
• What You Can Do

Climate change impacts our health making it essential to strengthen community preparedness and resources for physical, mental, and emotional health.

• Community Preparedness
• Community Health and Connectivity
• What You Can Do