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Greetings!
February began with a flurry of EFM activity: First Thursday hosted the Minister from Navarra, Spain, our Saturday Workshop series began, and class 34 graduated.
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Workshop Series Begins
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2007 WORKSHOP SERIES HAS STARTED
A prime benefit of your membership of EFM is the abililty to visit EFM classes. Remember how great you felt after experiencing a class? Try it out again!
We often have the same class titles year after year, but the topics and issues always change, as do the speakers.
Come to update your environmental knowledge, especially about local issues, and meet and network with movers and shakers who are new to EFM.
Get inspired by meeting our 25 Workshop Series participants!
Space is limited so please email Donna Miller if you plan to attend at Workshop@MarinEFM.org
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First Thursday Update
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About 50 people attended the February First Thursday event which focused on renewable energy generation in the state of Navarra in Northern Spain.
Jose Javier Armendariz, the Minister of Industry and Technology, Commerce and Labor, began his presentation with a beautifully produced short film of Navarra featuring its sustainable energy resources and its gorgeous rolling fields, mountains, and countryside.
The general reaction of the audience was one of inspiration, realizing what can be done to become independent in primarily renewable energy.
Among several excellent byproducts of this cooperation is that sustainable energy development in Navarra has stimulated the succesful launch of leading renewable energy technology companies, significant educational programs, and facilities to train people to work in highly skilled jobs and careers.
Next week, Mar 1st FIRST THURSDAY presents:
a Program on Plastics, led by Stuart Moody with participation by some Class 34 graduates
More info...
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County of Marin
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After five years, the Marin County Community Development Agency has released its Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) on the Countywide Plan.
Take a look at the Marin County website.
DEIR hearings will be in the Board or Planning Commission chambers at Marin County Civic Center, third floor, San Rafael.
Upcoming dates Monday February 26th, March 5th, 12th, 19th, see website for details and times calendar of events
Use Marin County's BEST website (Building Energy Efficient Structures Today) to discover how you can achieve sustainability in your home, business, school, and community.
The Winter walk program of Marin County Open Space District ends soon, but keep your eye on the website for Spring walks.
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College of Marin
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The Center for Regenerative Design at the College of Marin has a Community Profile Series of conversations...
Next month don't miss
3/16/07 - Charles McGlashan (Class 30) as he describes his vision supporting sustainable practices in Marin County.
And, in April,
4/13/07 - A Professor of Public Policy at U.C. Berkeley in conversation with former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich.
Time: 7.00 - 9.00 pm
Fusselman Hall, Room 120
College of Marin's Kentfield Campus
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See webpage for more details |
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Sustainable Novato
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Sustainable Novato presents "Novato Clean Energy Forum"
Here's a chance to learn more about how to scale up clean, renewable energy and energy conservation while reducing greenhouse gas emissions, managing costs, volatility and risks, and multiplying local economic benefits.
Date: Wednesday, March 7, 2007,
Time:6:30-8:30 pm
NUSD Board Room
1015 7th Street, Novato.
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Salmon in the Creeks
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Get out and enjoy the rain!
SPAWN's Director, Todd Steiner, reports that after the early February rain the steelhead trout are jumping at the Inkwells (Shafter Bridge). And the coho salmon are at last able to move upstream after holding in pools for several weeks.
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Read Spawning Updates |
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Alumni News
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Wade Holland, class 31, was elected Chairman of Marin's Planning Commission for 2007.
Following him in the chair in 2008 will be Randy Greenberg, class 17.
Congratulations to you both!
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