Nijhuis, KlaasSimons, Trent2010-09-082010-09-082003https://hdl.handle.net/10474/465Currently, local communities are minimally involved in the management of large volume materials, such as ash produced from power plants, dredged sediment from waterways, and processed sewage. These materials are bringing health, economic, and environmental damage to the North Shore of Massachusetts. This project is an attempt to first assess the current level of community participation in the management of largevolume materials, and then to increase the amount of participation. Educated, community-driven decisions with regards to large-volume materials management will lead to better management of the resources, and hence reduce health and environmental damage, as well as provide positive economic opportunities (Chelsea Center, 2002). (Author abstract)1153787 bytes971156 bytesen-USAuthor retains all ownership rights. Further reproduction in violation of copyright is prohibitedSouthern New Hampshire University -- Theses (Community Economic Development)waste managementwater supplywater purificationSalem (MA)Massachusetts (US)ThesisPDF