The Recipe for Water Resiliency is an enhanced water conservation plan, based on the experiences of water-stressed communities on the North Shore of Massachusetts. The report goes beyond the water conservation programs that already exist in many cities and towns to increase water supply resiliency in light of climate change. It is a tool to help local leaders make informed decisions on water use, and incentivize residents and businesses to conserve even more water than traditional conservation practices typically achieve.
This report highlights the need for the whole community to get involved – especially practical steps for Municipal Planning Boards, Zoning Boards, Water Suppliers, and other local leaders. It examines land use concepts, incentives for different stakeholders including homeowners, renters, and developers, and beneficial changes to local bylaws and regulations to reduce demands on local water resources.
Click here to download the full Recipe for Resiliency.
Click here to download a ten-step checklist to implement water resiliency.
The Recipe for Resiliency was completed with help from the Ipswich River Watershed Association, Greenscapes North Shore Coalition, and the PIE-Rivers Water Conservation Working Group. It grew out of of work done by the Town of Ipswich on their Water Neutral Growth Plan.