How are the groundwater and soil protected today while military training still takes place at Camp Edwards?
The contamination being cleaned up today exists because of practices
that no longer take place at the MMR. Today's soldiers and airmen train with
protection of the environment as part of their mission.

The Massachusetts National Guard Environmental and Readiness Center at the MMR is charged with making sure that current training meets all Federal and State laws and regulations for the protection of human health and the environment.

A large expanse of native grasslands in the former parade grounds at Camp Edwards.
On October 4, 2001, the U.S. Army, the National Guard, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts signed a Memorandum of Agreement to protect drinking water and wildlife. This Agreement later became the basis of Massachusetts state law Chapter 47 of the Acts of 2002. This Agreement and law provides oversight of current MMR training activities by a 3-member Environmental Management Commission made up of the Commissioners of the Departments of:
* Environmental Protection
* Conservation and Recreation
* Fish and Game
The Environmental Management Commission is advised by a Community Advisory Council, a Science Advisory Council, and an on-site Environmental Officer.

Related Links:

http://states.ng.mil/sites/ma/resources/erc/whos_who.htm
http://states.ng.mil/sites/ma/resources/erc/CA_groups.htm