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Climate and Sustainability Resources to Empower Local Governments - Nov. 7, 2008

What's Inside:
The Latest From ICLEI: Complete our member survey, help us create toolkits, and endorse the Blueprint
Upcoming Events and Trainings: Join us at Greenbuild!
ICLEI Members in Action: Roanoke wins, Pittsburgh expands, Burlington sets goals, and Annapolis goes EZ
Resources and Opportunities: Latest funding opportunities

Announcements From ICLEI

newsletter_content_image-boston.gif Reminder: Complete Your ICLEI Member Survey
All jurisdictions that complete our survey by Nov. 19 will be entered to win a free 2009 ICLEI membership.

Save the Date for ICLEI's 2009 Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Regional Workshop
Please join us in May 2009 for a regional workshop that allows you to network with other ICLEI members and provides ICLEI trainings, tools, and resources.

Help us tailor the workshop to your needs: Submit your workshop topics and training session ideas.

Submit Your Small Community Resources
Share your resources to help ICLEI develop a toolkit on climate protection initiatives for communities under 25,000 people.

Take Our Clean Energy Survey
Help ICLEI create a Municipal Clean Energy toolkit by sharing your experience in our quick survey.

Reminder: Endorse the Blueprint by Nov. 28
ICLEI and Climate Communities are seeking the endorsement of local elected leaders for the Climate Action Blueprint, which will outline climate actions and policies needed from the federal government, all through the local government lens. Also, please consider hosting a local media event in early December to highlight the Blueprint and your leadership.

Upcoming Events and Trainings

newsletter_Image_circle_of_hands.jpgMassachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN) Conference Nov. 16, Cambridge, Mass.

Greenbuild International Conference and Expo Nov. 19, Boston, Mass. If you'll be there, join ICLEI staff for a reception and roundtable discussion on engagement with the Sustainability Directors’ Network and the STAR Community Index. 

Northeast Climate Policy Forum Nov. 20, Boston, Mass.; offered by The Climate Registry

Maryland Cities for Climate Protection Network Meeting Dec. 1, Annapolis, Md.

Maine Cities for Climate Protection Network Meeting Dec. 8, Falmouth, Maine

CACP and Portfolio Manager Software: Linking ICLEI and ENERGY STAR Dec. 2

>> View Seven More Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Events

ICLEI Members in Action

content_headlines.jpgRoanoke wins Green Government Challenge

Pittsburgh hires sustainability coordinator, opens ICLEI project office

Washington D.C. aims to cut emissions with car share program

Boston City Council OK's recycling measure

Annapolis set to launch innovative energy efficiency program

Burlington acts on climate change, sets emissions goals

Somerville's energy service co. awarded for excellence

NYC's hybrid taxi requirement undergoes setback

More regional news:
Connecticut launches carbon footprint calculator and pledge tool

Resources and Opportunities

newsletter_content_image-moneyjar.jpgFEMA Hazard Mitigation Grants (administered by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency) due Nov. 17

Massachusetts Conservation Mapping Assistance Partnership Programs

American Rivers and NOAA Community-Based Restoration Program River Grants due Dec. 3

 
Inside ICLEI

Update Your ICLEI Contacts List!
ICLEI's Northeast/Mid-Atlantic team has a new office and new contact information for all our Boston-based staff. >> Get It Now

Bookmark Us
Bookmark ICLEI’s Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Region page for the latest news, events, and opportunities.

Welcome New ICLEI Northeast/
Mid-Atlantic Members

  • Carroll County, Md.
  • Carver, Mass.
  • Cooperstown, N.Y.
  • Cumberland, Maine
  • Essex, Conn.
  • Falls Church, Va.
  • Gilford, N.H.
  • Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.
  • Mamaroneck, N.Y.
  • Mt. Kisco, N.Y.

Welcome New ICLEI Staff!
Jamie O'Connell, Program Associate, joins ICLEI in our Boston National Office.

Eamon Geary, Program Officer, joins ICLEI in our Pittsburgh project office.

The ICLEI Boston team would also like to thank our intern, DeAnna Hornyak, for all her hard work over the past three months. DeAnna has been instrumental in the creation of the Clean Energy Toolkit. We wish her all the best as she moves forward. 





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