Protecting our Environment

With years of service on organizations like the Acton Conservation Trust, Nashua River Watershed Association, Organization for the Assabet River and the SuAsCo Watershed Community Council, Jamie understands the value of protecting the environment and recognizes that the ethic of passing a healthier environment on to future generations is a true legacy of this district.

During his time in the Legislature, Eldridge has been a co-sponsor of numerous bills to protect our environment, promote the use of clean energy, slow climate change and create more “green” jobs, including the Energy Efficiency Act, Global Warming Solutions Act, the Green Communities Act, and the Green Jobs bill.

He also supported the Mercury Products Bill, an effort to keep toxic mercury out of our landfills and incinerators and make manufacturers more responsible for the collection and recycling of their discarded products. This bill helped protect children from learning disabilities and other neurological problems caused by mercury in the atmosphere and water.

To protect open space, Jamie co-sponsored legislation to increase conservation tax incentives, which was included in the 2008 environmental bond bill.

This session, Jamie has proposed several piece of legislation to increase recycling rates, promote open spaces, and protect our environment. You can learn more about these bills here.