PARTNERSHIP NEWS
As we all continue to hold on tight through this wild economic ride, we have one bit of good news to share with Partners. This week we welcomed Diana Trettin to the team at the Sustainability Division as a new Program Manager! Diana joins us from Partner CH2M HILL, and brings with her 20+ years of diverse environmental experience. We hope you will join us in welcoming her aboard in the coming weeks as she phases into management of our Partnership. She can be reached at diana.trettin@gadnr.org.
HEADLINES
DoE Block Grant Deadline Next Week
Your last chance to apply for the DoE's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program is
May 26.
Basin Advisory Committee Member Opportunity
The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District is seeking applicants for its Basin Advisory Councils (BACs). BACs provide input in the development of the Metro Water District’s comprehensive plans and policies which guide water resources management in the 15-county metro Atlanta region. Six separate BACs represent the major river basins within the planning region: Chattahoochee, Coosa/Etowah, Flint, Lake Lanier, Ocmulgee and Oconee. BAC members supply broad level input during the planning process and represent the wide-variety of interests that are dependent on the region’s water resources.
To take advantage of this opportunity to sit at the table for water resource planning, submit a membership application by May 29.
Carbon WHAT? Seminar Jun. 17
If you are just getting started in your sustainability efforts and find yourself saying "Carbon WHAT?" in response to the recent buzz, join us along with the Green Foodservice Alliance and U.S. EPA for a 2-hour program meant to de-mystify the buzz. Learn answers to questions such as: what is a carbon footprint and how do I calculate mine? What are carbon credits and should I purchase them? Event will be held at the Atlanta Community Food Bank from 8:30 - 11:00 am. Register
Free EMS Training Jun. 18
Mark your calendars for the Partnership's semi-annual, free, one-day EMS training at Georgia Tech. The day starts with an overview of environmental management systems, and then helps participants understand Aspects and Impacts, a method for evaluating your environmental footprint. More>
Free energy conservation training available online
Earlier this month, the Georgia Environmental Facitlities Authority (GEFA) and the Board of Regents held an energy conservation training
session for state facility managers. The sessions were recorded and posted to the Web, along with all Powerpoints presented. Take advantage of this free training on your own time, compliments of GEFA.
Have you Visited ScrapMatchGA?
ScrapMatchGA.org is a great tool that we want to make sure all of our Partners are aware of - consider it a form of Craigslist for you to post your recyclable, unwanted, used, surplus, or reusable commodities. The site can also be used to search and post for materials wanted. Listing is free and can help save energy, conserve resources, minimize disposal costs, and save landfill space. More>
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Life University Adjusts its Environmental Impact
Life University offers both undergraduate and graduate chiropractic education. Aside from its academic contributions to the community, Life University has made its mark in efforts towards environmental sustainability as well. In just the first six months of its efforts, it saved nearly two million gallons of water. More>
