Earth Day Planning: ICLEI's top 10 indispensable planning resources
Funding Updates: Read our updated Block Grant FAQs
Events and Trainings: ICLEI emissions analysis training, Energy Office webinar
Members in Action: New York and San Francisco get greener taxis, Austin turns to car sharing, Minneapolis distributes green grants.

Don't plan an Earth Day event without first reading and downloading ICLEI's top 10 free resources to ensure your success. We've compiled the Internet's best:

• "Earth Day in a Box" kit from the Earth Day Network
• National Conversation Host Guide
• Sample worksheets and discussion activities
• Fact sheets and downloadable video clips
• Links to guides on communicating climate change
• Links to regional resources on climate impacts and solutions
• Guide to hosting a green event

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The flooding crisis in Fargo, ND--and the noncrisis in nearby Grand Forks-- underscores the importance of climate adaptation planning for all local governments. Are you prepared?

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Did you miss ICLEI's conference call with DOE experts on the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant guidelines? Catch up with our FAQs (or join our Friday call with Climate Communities).

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ICLEI Training: Introduction to the Local Government Operations Protocol
Part 2 of ICLEI's members only GHG Emissions Analysis Protocol Training Series.
April 7, 1 p.m. Eastern

ICLEI/Climate Communities Friday Conference Call
Update on Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funding.
April 3, 2 p.m. Eastern

ICLEI/Climate Communities Friday Conference Call
Update on federal funding to support green jobs.
April 10, 2 p.m. Eastern 

Introductory Webinar: ICLEI Energy Office Initiative
Join us for a free overview on how to establish a local government energy office that saves energy, cuts costs, and helps meet goals. Note: This webinar is FREE.
April 14, 1 p.m. Eastern

ICLEI Training: Wastewater Emissions and Data Collection
Part 3 of ICLEI's members only GHG Emissions Analysis Protocol Training Series.
April 23, 1 p.m. Eastern

National Conversation on Climate Action
Make your Earth Day event planning easy by joining the National Conversation.
April 22, locations nationwide

National County Government Week: Greening Our Future
May 3-9

Local Climate Leadership Summit
May 18-20, Washington D.C.

Breaking news from Washington: Reps. Waxman and Markey release a draft climate bill, and DOT updates CAFE standards.

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Did you hear? ICLEI USA is relocating its headquarters to Washington D.C. Find out what this means for local climate action.

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San Francisco, CA's, Hybrid Taxis Prove Their Worth

New York, NY, Passes Package of Green Taxi Incentives

Austin, TX, Mayor Unveils Plans for City Car-Sharing

Dubuque, IA, Earns $575,000 Green Grant

Minneapolis, MN, Offers Green Grants to Community Organizations

ICLEI members and funders should have received our 2008 annual report in the mail. To read about our accomplishments during this breakthrough year, as well as our plans for the future, check out the online version.

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Submit your nomination today for the EPA's 2009 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement. Applications are due April 23, 2009. Up to five winners will be recognized.

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“This legislation will create millions of clean energy jobs, put America on the path to energy independence, and cut global warming pollution." --Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA), who introduced a draft climate and energy bill on Tuesday

• Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Guide
• Recycling and Solid Waste Guide
• Revolving Energy Fund Guide
• Local Government Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Examples

Latest funding resource:
NOAA Funding for Coastal and Marine Habitat Restoration Projects (due April 6)

The ICLEI Network welcomes the following new local governments:

• Bridgewater, MA
• Brookhaven, NY
  
• Cimarron, NH
• Golden Valley, MN
• Grover Beach, CA
• Santa Ana, CA
• Skagit County, WA
  
• Ventura County, CA