The Boston Harbor Islands Partnership is committed to moving Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area to the forefront of national parks through five strategies:

• Model what it means to work in partnership.
• Make Boston Harbor Islands a “carbon neutral” park by promoting renewable energy resources, both on-site and off, as well as by reducing fossil fuel use.
• Reduce solid waste generated by park operations and visitors through waste reduction, recycling, and environmentally sound materials management.
• Act in a way that is consistent with an ethic of environmental responsibility and sustainability.
• Inspire an ethic of environmental responsibility and sustainability in park visitors.

A Green Action Team is working on recommendations for implementing the above Climate Friendly Park action items, and presenting them on a regular basis to the Partnership for consideration. This dedicated group of volunteers, permanent and seasonal employees, interns, and youth program participants acts as the park’s “climate conscience.”

The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) and the National Park Service (NPS) welcome you to find out more about the effects of climate change on our national parks and learn what you can do to help reduce your carbon impact. Working together, we can protect our parks and our planet for future generations.