Welcome to the Action Lab! This is where Jamestowners share ideas and what they’re doing to make Jamestown more sustainable and enhance the island’s quality of life.  It’s also a place where residents learn more about what their neighbors are doing to further sustainability goals.

It’s easy!

  • Click on the group below to read more about sustainability efforts going on in Jamestown now.

  • Have an idea that’s not listed here? Click here to “Share an Idea” and tell us what you’d like to see here.

Sustainable Jamestowners

Coalition Center for Environmental Sustainability (CC4ES) Mission: To link resources with communities in need for building community member-narrated and led regenerative environmental, social and economic sustainability that champions justice and equity.

Conanicut Island Land Trust Mission: Promote for the benefit of the general public the preservation of natural resources principally in, but not limited to, the Town of Jamestown . . . To engage in and promote the scientific study of and education regarding natural resources . . . to use all properties held or controlled by the corporation for the benefit of the general public.

Friends of Jamestown Bees Mission: Friends of Jamestown Bees is a Facebook group of beekeepers and other Jamestown residents who are interested in supporting the towns “Sustainable Jamestown” effort to raise community awareness about pollinators and healthy pollinator ecosystems.

Jamestown Community Farm Mission: Full production vegetable farm, producing between 11 to 14 tons annually of vegetables and distributing the majority of the produce to four different food pantries throughout the state. 

Jamestown Conservation Commission Mission: To promote and develop the natural resources, protect the watershed resources, and preserve natural esthetic areas within municipalities.

Jamestown Tree Preservation and Protection Committee Mission: To increase awareness of the environmental, community, economic and social value of trees. To promote the well-being of trees throughout our town. To ensure the safety and maintenance of trees on Town property and public rights-of-way. To undertake tree-oriented projects which enhance the aesthetics and overall quality of life in our Town. To provide citizens of the Town with affordable access to trees and planting assistance.

Protect Conanicut Coastline Mission: Protect entire Conanicut Island coastline from overdevelopment, climate change, pollution, commercialization, and diminishing accessibility to Narragansett Bay.


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