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What We Do
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We are a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting local governments, agencies, and organizations in building sustainable communities and raising awareness of ecological, energy, and climatic issues impacting our local communities. In partnership with local organizations, we bring educational outreach on sustainable principles, practices, and resources for relocalizing and revitalizing urban and suburban communities. A primary goal is to provide practical, proactive guidelines for local governments and agencies in their transition to sustainable methods, practices, and lifestyles.
Our workshops instruct participants to use the ecosystem concept as a solution framework, providing methodology and planning for achieving sustainability at the local community level. Our workshops teach principles of an ideal sustainable community and progressive steps for building a 'walkable' landscape with specific attention to generating an environment conducive to green careers, businesses, and industries.
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News, Articles, & Events
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Spring Workshop Registration & Details
May 17, 2008
Getting Started: Building Sustainable Communities
A Workshop & Luncheon.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
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Special Event: The Fundamentals of Tree Pruning
Feb 09, 2008
A Hands-on Learning Experience
9 AM - 12 PM at Green Oak Ranch in Vista, California
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Light Output Equivalency
Jan 30, 2008
You want to save energy by replacing your old light bulbs with new energy-efficient compact fluorescent lights (CFL’s), but you’ve tried a few and they’re either TOO BRIGHT or TOO DIM. If this sounds like you, this light equivalency chart can help:
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The Triple Bottom Line
Dec 10, 2007
The "Triple Bottom Line" measures an organization's performance against economic, social and environmental parameters. Triple Bottom Line (3BL) reporting will have an enormous effect on corporate social responsibility as well as public sector accountability.
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2007 Word of the Year: 'Locavore'
Nov 26, 2007
The Oxford Word of the Year for 2007 is 'Locavore'
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San Diego County, Home of the Organic Farmer
Nov 15, 2007
Looking for organic produce? San Diego county is home to some 300 organic farmers.
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Central Importance of Local Food Production
Sep 15, 2007
As energy in the form of fossil fuel, especially oil for transportation, becomes increasingly expensive, a series of events and potential scenarios will unfold.
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Resources
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US Drought Monitor Website
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Nov 06, 2007
US Drought Monitor Website
Maps detailing impact of current drought conditions on all regions of the US
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Municipal Leadership
Tracy Micka
Nov 01, 2007
Resources for local and regional government.
City and county government have an important role to play in creating sustainable communities through capacity generation, educational outreach and support for community-based projects.
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Deep Economy
Bill McKibben
BOOK - 2007
The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future
Challenges the prevailing wisdom that the goal of economies should be unlimited growth.
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