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Climate and Sustainability Resources to Empower Local Governments, June 30, 2009

What's Inside:
The Florida Keys: How Key West is coping with serious climate change impacts
Southeast Workshop: Join your ICLEI colleagues on Sept. 16-17
Resources and Opportunities: State EECBG Resources for Communities not Receiving Direct DOE Funds
Events and Trainings: Innovations in clean energy financing, CACP 2009 webinars, and more

In the Spotlight

The Florida Keys: Canary in the Coal Mine for Climate Impacts
The impacts of climate change are becoming very real in the Florida Keys. Learn how Key West in particular is dealing with sea level rise and water supply issues.

Register for the Southeast Regional Workshop
On Sept. 16-17 in Atlanta, join us to enhance your skills through trainings and discussions, meet colleagues from across the region, share successes and challenges, and come away inspired.

Southeast State Networking off to a Strong Start
ICLEI Southeast members are working closely together via state network meetings. Learn about recent progress and collaborations in North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia.

EECBG and Economic Recovery Update
How does DOE's extended deadline (to Aug. 10) affect Southeast local governments? What's the latest on funding for smaller jurisdictions, as well as competitive funding? Get the latest here.

Resources and Opportunities

State EECBG Resources for Communities Not Receiving Direct DOE Funds
For the latest on state EECBG strategies and plans, review ICLEI's state-by-state list of websites and organizations.

Southeast State Resources on Climate and Energy
View ICLEI's updated list of resources by state.

Latest Economic Recovery Resources
Every week, ICLEI continues to update its web page, www.icleiusa.org/stimulusfunding, with breaking news and helpful resources. Bookmark us and check the page regularly.

Events and Trainings

Learn the best practices from ICLEI and leading local government members. Click to register or read more about any of these webinar trainings.

ICLEI & ENERGY STAR Webinar: Integrating Energy Efficiency and Climate Planning at the Local Level
TODAY, June 30 at 2 p.m Eastern

ICLEI Member Orientation Webinar
July 1, 1 p.m. Eastern

ICLEI Webinar on Energy Financing Models: Long Island Green Homes
July 9, 1 p.m. Eastern

ICLEI Stationary & Mobile Data Collection Training
July 16, 1 p.m. Eastern

Local Government Operations Protocol Training
July 21, 1 p.m. Eastern

ICLEI Webinar on Energy Financing Models: Cambridge Energy Alliance
July 23, 1 p.m. Eastern

CACP 2009 Inventory Training
July 29, 1 p.m. Eastern

ICLEI Webinar on Energy Financing Models: BerkeleyFIRST
July 30, 1 p.m. Eastern

Local Action Roundup

Environmentally Friendly Jobs Could Make Charleston, SC, a National Model (The Post and Courier)

Free Buses Bring Chapel Hill, NC, Livability Award (Triangle Business Journal)

Nashville, TN, Mayor Dean Calls for Pledge to Conserve (The Tennessean)

Meridian, MS, Receives Awards for Greening Initiative (The Meridian Star)

Southeast Region Page

Visit ICLEI's Southeast Region webpage for regional news and events, regional resources including funding opportunities, and announcements from ICLEI Southeast Region staff.
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New Members

ICLEI welcomes its latest Southeast members.

Collier County, FL
Tybee Island, GA

Resources for Members

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