Organized and incorporated in 1973 "to promote a better quality of life in Saugus through environmental concern & action".
Membership with SAVE is inexpensive, easy, and fun.
Why Join Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment? To be part of a long-established volunteer community group working to improve
Saugus, our environment, and our outlook.
"Think globally, act locally" describes our actions well. SAVE members
have, among other projects, helped establish curbside recycling in Saugus,
conserved historic and environmentally sensitive land on Vinegar Hill,
and established a scholarship fund.
As a member you will meet others with similar goals. We encourage all members
to attend our monthly meetings, lend your voice, share your ideas, volunteer to help
with our events. Do as much as you like, or just support our activities with your name
and dues. Help shape our agenda.
The next SAVE Board Meeting is Wednesday February 10, 2010 at 7:30 pm All SAVE members are encouraged to attend.
Meetings are held at Breakheart Reservation
Christopher P. Dunne Visitor Center
177 Lynn Fells Parkway, Saugus
usually on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm
Check here each month for the exact date. With more participation, we can accomplish more goals.
SAVEis offering a $500.00 Environmental Scholarship to a Saugus Resident of the Graduating Class of 2010.
This is a scholarship for a student who will be attending
a two/four-year college or other educational institution
and pursuing a degree in an area that would positively
impact the environment. Application deadline is March 31, 2010 Click here to print the application
On October 24th, people in 181 countries came together for the most widespread day of environmental action in the planet's history.
At over 5,200 events around the world, people gathered to call for strong action
and bold leadership on the climate crisis. Learn more about Global Warming and what you can do about it.
Saugus Compost & Recycling Drop-off Sites 515 Main Street
The compost and drop-off sites will be open
Saturdays until the first snow fall of winter 2009.
For Saugus Residents only. Open Saturdays from 8:00 am to 12 noon At the site, behind the DPW, the Town accepts the same recycling items
that can be placed curbside in our recycling bins.
These items include paper, cardboard, bottles, cans, and glass containers. TV's, computers, and small electronic items will also be accepted for recycling at the new site. There is NO pre-registration and NO fee. You will need a current driver's license with your Saugus address. If you
need to make other arrangements for proof of residency, or if you have any
questions, please call Inspectional Services at Town Hall (781) 231- 4115
SAVE 2010 General Activities include:
Monthly Board Meetings
All SAVE members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The next meeting is Wednesday February 10, 2010 at 7:30 pm
at the Breakheart Visitors Center, Lynnfells, Saugus.
Three General Meetings Each Year:
Annual dinner/meeting
General "Potluck Meeting"
General Meeting with a Speaker
Saugus Tree Farm Maintenance
The Saugus Tree Committee invites anyone who is interested
in helping, to get their hands dirty while constructively ensuring
the growth and development of our homegrown trees.
Earth Day Nature Hike
Annual $500 Scholarship
SAVE offers a $500.00 Environmental Scholarship toa Saugus Resident
who is a Senior graduating from any accredited High School who will be
attending a two/four-year college or other educational institution and pursuing
a degree in an area that would positively impact the environment. 2009 winner is Michael Gray. Michael is a 2009 graduate of Saugus High School planning to attend the
University of Rhode Island to study Ocean Engineering.
Pranker's Pond Day
Bring the family and join us
for an afternoon of fun on Pranker's Pond.
Last year we asked folks to stop by the SAVE table and bring their worn-out
athletic shoes (any brand) to drop into our recycling bin.SAVE delivered the
athletic shoes to the nearest Nike Reuse-A-Shoe drop-off site for recycling
into materials used in playground and sports surfaces. It was a great success
and we will do it again this year.
And SAVE will have a “mercury drop-off” station at our table for small items
such as button cell batteries, hearing aid and watch batteries, thermometers
and thermostats. Our hope is that recycling these items will help in our efforts
to reduce our carbon footprint!
Candidate's Night
Saugus Town Hall Auditorium
An opportunity for the community to
present their environmental questions
to our candidates for electedoffice -
Selectmen and State Representative.
Barnes & Noble Gift Wrapping Scholarship Fund Raiser Please remember to join us at our annual gift wrapping fundraiser
(and last event of the year) at Barnes & Noble. This year we will
be at the store on Friday December 18th from 5:00 pm to closing
and on Saturday December 19th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm And remember to encourage your friends & family to do their
bookstore shopping at this time so that we can wrap their gifts!
What are we trying to SAVE?
Saugus has a rich variety of natural habitats and an abundance of native
plant and animal life that is well worth preserving.
SAVE's involvement with the maintenance of the Saugus Tree Farm with
volunteers from the Saugus Tree Committee helps to protect and nurture
trees that are provided to locations throughout the town.
The Saugus River is an important element in the history of Saugus.
The river made the settling of the town practical in the early 1600's and provided the electricity
for early American industry. Today the river remains picturesque in addition to providing an
environment for numerous fish, waterfowl, river otters, and other animals.
Our freshwater bodies, including Birch Pond,Hawkes Pond, Stevens Pond, Prankers Pond,
Peckham Pond, Walden Pond, Long Pond, Spring Pond, Griswold Pond, Pearce Lake,
Silver Lake, and many more provide a friendly environment for a variety of wild life.
Saugus has both typical fresh water marshes, some examples of which can be found in
Breakheart Forest, and atypical salt water marshes, notably Rumney Marsh.
A portion of Rumney Marsh is set up as Rumney Marsh Reservation and the bulk of
Breakheart Forest is set up as Breakheart Reservation and are thus currently protected, however, neither of these areas are protected in their entirety.
What are our Priorities?
- the preservation and protection of all natural resources, particularly our wetlands.
-national/state/local legislation to reduce or eliminate pollution
-the careful, long-range planning of remaining open space in town.
- laws to protect and preserve all sites of historic interest to Saugus.
SAVE is committed to encouraging and supporting local, state and national legislation
that promotes, establishes, and expands programs for solid waste management based on
"reduce, reuse, and recycle", so that each day we get closer to the goal of 'zero waste'.
We look forward to welcoming you to our our next board meeting Wednesday February 10, 2010 at 7:30 pm
at the Breakheart Visitors Center. All members are encouraged to attend.
