Organizations and Initiatives
To move good ideas into action, the Valley Futures Network has created a number of citizen-led working groups focusing on a variety of questions related to agriculture, energy, local currency, a land bank, recycling, habitat, and transportation. Interested citizens are encouraged to contact the chairs of each steering committee with their ideas.
“We are genuinely excited about the potential of this new network to serve as a citizens’ voice in promoting dialogue and collaboration among Mad River’s various stakeholders,” explained Fayston Select Board member Jared Cadwell, emphasizing the importance of not replicating or competing with existing Mad River Valley projects and organizations already hard at work on many local issues. “Working together, the citizens of the Mad River Valley can craft a healthier and more sustainable future for ourselves and our children, and we invite any interested resident of the Valley to contact us to get involved.”