Sentences with phrase «local environmental efforts»

The revenue from the Co-op's projects will go toward reThink Green, as well as a Community Environmental Fund for local environmental efforts.

3.5 hour whale watching cruise off Point Loma (you will go out to sea) Opportunity to spot whales, dolphins, sea lions and other marine wildlife and featuring GRAY WHALES An exclusive look at local environmental efforts Professional live narration by our expert captains and Whalers from San Diego Natural History Museum Snack bars featuring hot food and snacks, full bar and souvenirs Climate - controlled indoor or outdooor seating up on the sun deck 30 feet off the water for great views Views of famous San Diego landmarks

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The River Murray system is a key focus of efforts to improve environmental outcomes through the collaborative management of environmental water at federal, state and local levels.

This environmental watering event is a collaborative effort between the Commonwealth Environment Water Office, Murray - Darling Wetlands Working Group, Tar - Ru Lands Board of Management, Local Land Services Western Region, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, NSW Department of Primary Industries Water, Moorna Station, SA Water and The Nature Conservancy.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Rather than launch a $ 100,000 local effort to control the urban deer population, Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner has asked the state Department of Environmental Conservation to do the job - and to pay for it.

«The Environmental Facilities Corp. is pleased to assist New York City and 17 other local governments in their efforts to provide safe and reliable clean water systems, improving the environment and water quality, protecting public health, and creating jobs throughout the state,» said EFC President and CEO Matthew J. Driscoll.

NEW YORK (NEWS10)- A local champion of environmental issues was recognized on the national stage Friday for his efforts in bringing the Hoosick Falls water crisis to light.

The Department of Environment and Planning leads the County's economic development efforts, oversees environmental compliance, collaborates on local and regional planning, provides digital mapping services, and provides wastewaster treatment services in seven sewer districts across the county.

Multiple state agencies deployed additional resources to assist with local enforcement efforts, including a total of 20 watercraft and 42 law enforcement officers from the Department of Environmental Conservation, Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Division of Military and Naval Affairs, and State Police.

Meanwhile, Hawkins issued a press release during the governor's visit criticizing post-Irene recovery efforts that waived environmental regulations and let local crews resculpt streams unnaturally.

Panels focused on current efforts to tackle climate change, ranging from local environmental initiatives to the global Paris climate agreement, as well as how divestment from fossil fuels can be a tool for climate justice and curbing the impacts of climate change.

March 5, 2010 Pomona hearing 1:00 - 4:00 PM Health and Mental Health Transportation, Economic Development, Environmental Conservation Rockland County Fire Training Center Auditorium 35 Firemen's Memorial Drive, Pomona, NY 10970 Contact: Dan Moscato at [phone] or [email protected] March 12, 2010 Bronxville hearing 4:00 - 7:00 PM Education, Labor and Family Assistance Public Protection and General Government Concordia College Sommer Center for Worship & the Performing Arts 171 White Plains Road, Bronxville, NY 10708 Contact: Shelley Andrews at [phone] or [email protected] The Hudson Valley Delegation of the New York State Senate In an effort to ensure the Hudson Valley is fairly represented in all legislative matters before the Senate, nine local Senators representing the counties of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester have formed a bipartisan delegation to more effectively advocate for the needs and concerns of their constituents.

LAKE GEORGE — Spectacular mountain views from atop Prospect Mountain can be seen this weekend for free, thanks to the efforts of three local veterans working in collaboration with the state Department of Environmental Conservation.

FREDONIA - A local professor who spearheaded the effort to ban the sale of products containing microbeads is one of six New Yorkers being recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Local officials claim this is proof that the government's environmental preservation efforts have been successful, but recent research by climate scientists suggests a more worrying explanation for rising water levels: not only is climate change thought to be responsible for increased rainfall and snowfall in the area, it has also caused, by some estimates, up to a fifth of the permafrost which covers 80 % of the plateau to melt.

Efforts to clean up an abandoned mine turned into an environmental disaster when polluted water accidentally spilled into a local waterway.

The Vancouver Island Green Business Certification was built to recognize the efforts of local businesses that are reducing their environmental impact.

And in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, they worked with the Waste Collectors Union sifting through trash in an effort to learn about recycling and then hosted a student environmental conference with more than 60 local university students.

We are a proud participant in the Chrysler Environmental Leadership Award program, in large part because of our participation with local recycling efforts, and the Project Greenway program.

Kennebunkport has been a resort destination for more than 100 years, and the town looks very much the same — thanks to historic and environmental preservation efforts made by the locals.

Santa Barbara Adventure Company supports our local environmental organizations such as the Environmental Defense Center, Santa Barbara Channelkeeper and the Community Environment Council in their heroic efforts to monitor, contain, and clean the spill, as well as prevent future oil environmental organizations such as the Environmental Defense Center, Santa Barbara Channelkeeper and the Community Environment Council in their heroic efforts to monitor, contain, and clean the spill, as well as prevent future oil Environmental Defense Center, Santa Barbara Channelkeeper and the Community Environment Council in their heroic efforts to monitor, contain, and clean the spill, as well as prevent future oil developments.

«Cancun is proud to offer both visitors and locals alike the opportunity to enjoy these unique art pieces, which perfectly align with the city's fresh vibe and vibrant personality as well as its current environmental conservation efforts.»

Whether we cycle, recycle, buy local, or write academic papers on the meaning of the environmental crisis, we are already repositioned through these acts and newly acquired habits in a joint effort and in trends of communal change.

But the process, which took nearly two years of study and meetings, provides a promising template not only for other island communities but also for any region where environmental restoration efforts have to mesh with local economic concerns.

Perhaps Mr. Steele's strongest point is that the obsession with Global Warming will have an unfair impact on funding for local environmental projects as these efforts have had a significant and direct impact on the survival of plant and animal species.

«Our ultimate goal is to encourage the communities to take part in local and national efforts in environmental conservation and in curbing climate change.»

Local and state governments in the Northeast have been leaders and incubators in utilizing legal and regulatory opportunities to foster climate change policies.103 The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) was the first market - based regulatory program in the U.S. aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions; it is a cooperative effort among nine northeastern states.104 Massachusetts became the first state to officially incorporate climate change impacts into its environmental review procedures by adopting legislation that directs agencies to «consider reasonably foreseeable climate change impacts, including additional greenhouse gas emissions, and effects, such as predicted sea level rise.»

But environmental groups have mounted a major campaign to derail the project, arguing that approval of a pipeline from Canada's «tar sands» will increase global emissions of greenhouse gases, threaten local water sources and frustrate U.S. efforts to reduce its reliance on crude oil.

The Sustainable Development Mechanism must adopt a truly transformative approach that formally rejects the logic of offsetting and includes binding obligations to respect human rights, gender equality, the rights of indigenous peoples, local community led efforts, and environmental integrity.

ESM 442 - Communication for Civic Engagement & Grassroots Organizing [2 units] Alario Reviews the role and effectiveness of grassroots environmental efforts on local, statewide, and national scales.

Intergovernmental organizations [edit] Worldwide [edit] Regional [edit] Local governments [edit] ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability Government organizations [edit] The governments of many countries have ministries or agencies devoted to monitoring and protecting the environment: Non-governmental organizations [edit] These non-governmental organizations are involved in environmental management, lobbying, advocacy, and / or conservation efforts: Children's organizations [edit] Project Green Oman.

Environmental groups have made a mistake: should strengthen local engagement efforts, not employ more DC lobbyists.

Are Walmart's significant efforts to make their product chain more environmentally friendly enough to enable them to be embraced, not just begrudgingly tolerated as the biggest retailer in the world (and therefore a force which has to be acknowledged), by the environmental community, let alone those people working for social justice and local businesses?

It works by building support for landmark efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency and other local, state and federal efforts to regulate carbon pollution.

Possible topics about pedagogy include: • Structuring statutory drafting courses • Simulation courses designed using mock legislatures or committees • Course linkages with real - world legislators and special interest organizations • Service learning or clinical opportunities for law students • Courses focused on law reform efforts • How to employ Plain - English principles in statutory and rule drafting • Theoretical perspectives on statutory drafting • Involving political realities in law school drafting courses • Teaching practical aspects of drafting that addresses theories and principles of statutory interpretation and construction Possible topics about practice include: • Unique challenges of drafting laws and / or regulations in specific areas such as criminal law, environmental, health law, etc. • Lawyering for non-profits, federal and state agencies, local governments, and other clients in frequent need of rule - drafting • Practicing in employment law, health law, environmental law, and other heavily regulated fields where private clients require rule and policy drafting • Non-legal drafting opportunities, such as sports league rules, industry trade group policies, and university rules Possible topics about politics include: • Political influences affecting legislative drafting • Direct democracy and the unique challenges of drafting initiatives and referenda • The implications of special interests driving drafting decisions • Polictics and its influence on legislative history • Lobbyists as legislative drafters.

This could be anything from helping women in Ghana build businesses or support a local environmental group contribute to efforts against climate change.

Coordinating efforts between government officials, local authoritative agencies, and the public to generate environmental awareness, safety, and conservation.

But when the rubber meets the road and we go to our local fire department in a smaller community, a fire department with one or two full - time staff and a gaggle of volunteers, the effort of removal and environmental protection falls apart.