Next Climate Change Task Force Meeting: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 8:30 AM

Joe Thurwanger, AQUA's Project Manager, will be presenting on AQUA’s new solar farm project and the types of benefits/programs there are for our partners.

Upper Merion Township Building, Freedom Hall (175 West Valley Forge Rd., King of Prussia, PA 19406).

Please RSVP to Lauren Peak at Lpeak@gvftma.com

*This event is open to GVF Transportation partners only.

Tree Ordinance Workshop

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Lower Merion Twp Building, 75 E Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003

Due to popular request, Dr. William Elmendorf, Associate Professor of Urban Forestry, Pennsylvania State University, will present the fundamentals of a community tree ordinance. He will concentrate on street tree and tree preservation and welcomes sharing of municipal code prior to the presentation for real life examples. Municipal leaders, shade tree commissioners and other environmental volunteers will benefit from this workshop.
* Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Code
* Anatomy of an effective Tree Ordinance
* Shade Tree & Tree Preservation Ordinances
* Questions & Answers

The registration fee of $12 includes an extensive reference packet and pizza. For more information contact Julianne Schieffer at jxs51@psu.edu or 610-489-4315.

Click here to view photos from Exelon's Limerick Generating Station tour!

Department of Environmental Protection Urges Hybrid Vehicle Buyers to Apply for PA Rebate Before March 6, 2010: Pennsylvanians who have recently purchased or leased a hybrid electric vehicle or are in the market for one should act quickly to take advantage of a $500 rebate from the commonwealth’s Hybrid Electric Vehicle Rebate Program while funds are available. Rebate forms, along with additional information about the rebate program, may be obtained at www.depweb.state.pa.us, keyword: Hybrid Vehicle Rebates. Consumers may also call 1-866-294-3854 or e-mail epafiginfo@state.pa.us for more information.

Governor Rendell Announces $20 Million in Grants to Help Counties Institute, Expand Recycling Programs

 About GVF's Climate Change Committee

Mission:
GVF’s Climate Change Task Force will be an advocate for our partners by taking proactive measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, energy costs, protect air quality and public health and improve the environment throughout our region.

Vision:
* Provide continuous and up to date information on climate change issues that are affecting our partners and assist with identifying the appropriate steps of action.

* Host roundtable discussions on specific issues and concerns our partners are having and where they would like assistance.

* Work collaboratively with a panel of experts, such as DEP, EPA, DVRPC and other participants, on a variety of issues that will inform our partners on the necessary action items to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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