March 2019 Great Falls Group Cascade
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Significant Events Calendar
Mar 8
- EPA Award Nominations due
Mar 11
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Climate Talk at B Chord Brewing Company
Mar 14-24
- DC Environmental Film Festival
Mar 15
- Film:
What Lies Upstream
Mar 21
- Success on Coal Ash
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Pipelines Update
Mar 22
- Film
From Paris to Pittsburgh
Mar 27
Project Drawdown
Apr 23
- Student Environmental Action Showcase
Apr 26
- EQAC student representative application due
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Upcoming Events and Information
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Fairfax County Adopts Key Elements of Sierra Club Energy and Climate Action Plan
We are pleased to inform you that the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a Board Matter on February 5, 2019 that adopts virtually all of our
12-Point Action Plan's
recommended actions and provides a road map for moving the county forward. In addition, County staff briefed the County’s Environmental Committee on February 12th on other key parts of this agenda.
However, funding of these action items is crucial, and we need the membership to be involved in the coming weeks to help deliver real progress.
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C-PACE UPDATE
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) is a financing program that allows improvements in energy efficiency, renewable energy and water conservation projects in the private and non-profit sectors
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Bowers and Limpert: Water Board Should Revoke MV Pipeline Certificate
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The State Water Control Board announced Dec. 13 that they would reconsider rescinding the Water Quality Certificate (WQC) for the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP). That was more than two months ago. The Board should promptly revoke the WQC.
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EPA Accepting Award Nominations
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EPA is seeking PEYA and PIAEE awards applications that highlight students' and teachers' environmental stewardship in a variety of areas.
Applications are due March 8, 2019.
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EQAC Seeking Student Representative for Next Term
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Fairfax County seeks a student member to serve on the Environmental Quality Advisory Council (EQAC) from July 2019 through June 2020.
Due date April 26, 2019.
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Student Environmental Action Showcase 2019
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WHEN:
April 23, 2019
WHERE
: George Mason Center for the Arts, 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, VA
DESCRIPTION
(by NoVA Outside): Student Environmental Action Showcase (SEAS) is a regional event welcoming students from Alexandria City, Arlington County, Fairfax City/County, Falls Church City, Loudoun County, and Prince William County schools.
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Photo Source: NoVA Outside
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Tap Talks at B Chord Brewing Company
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A Hole in the Wind: A Climate Scientist’s Bicycle Journey Across the US
WHEN:
Monday, March 11; 6 pm
CONTACT:
Tony Noerpel,
SPONSORS:
B Chord Brewing Company, Sustainable Loudoun, Sierra Club/Great Falls Group, 350 Loudoun, Chesapeake Climate Action Network
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Photo Source: B Chord Brewing Company
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Film and Discussion:
What Lies Upstream
(NoVA)
WHEN:
Friday, March 15, 6:30 - 9 pm
(6:30 pm snacks, 6:45 pm film)
SPONSORS
: Sierra Club Great Falls Group, UUCF Climate Action Group, 350Fairfax, Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions
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Success on Coal Ash and Pipelines Update
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WHEN
: Monday, March 21; 6:30 - 9 pm (snacks at 6:30 pm, presentation at 7 pm)
SPONSORS
: Sierra Club/Great Falls Group
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January 24 -
Governor Ralph Northam, Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Kirk Cox, and a bipartisan group of legislators today announced a historic agreement to clean up large coal ash ponds in Chesapeake City and the counties of Prince William, Chesterfield, and Fluvanna.
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The coal ash ponds near Dominion Energy's Chesterfield Power Station in Chester, Va., Tuesday, May 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
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Project Drawdown (Arlington)
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WHEN:
Wed. March 27 7-9 pm
DETAILS
: It is possible not just to slow global warming but to actually reverse it by 2050! Workshop material is provided by the Pachamama Alliance and includes video clips of Paul Hawken.
More information.
CONTACT
: RSVPs are recommended but not required. Contact
Mary Pike
to RSVP or for additional information.
SPONSORS:
Climate Action Group of UUCF
Look for the same Project Drawdown events in April:
- Sun, April 7, 2-4 pm - Leesburg, UUC Loudoun, 20460 Gleedsville Rd, (Natalie Pien)
- Tues, April 30, 6:30-9 pm - Centreville Library, 14200 St. Germain Dr, Centreville VA 20121 (Catherine Carver)
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Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital
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WHEN
: March 14-24
WHERE
: Washington, D.C.
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Film:
From Paris to Pittsburgh
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Photo Source: trailer for
Paris to Pittsburgh
SPONSOR:
Climate Action Group of (UUCF) and Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (FACS)
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WHEN
: Friday, March 22; 6:30 – 8:30 pm (6:30 pm snacks, 7:00 pm film)
DETAILS:
Americans are demanding and developing real solutions in the face of climate change.
More information
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Sierra Club Call to Action
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- Veto prohibition on carbon reduction
- Thank our solar freedom champions!
- Tell officials: it's time for clean energy!
- and more
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Fairfax County's Strategic Plan
What does the future of Fairfax County look like to you? Fairfax County Government is beginning a strategic planning process with the community to shape the future together – and they want to hear from you.
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Nandina Berries Kill Birds
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In April 2009 a flock of dead Cedar waxwings were found in a yard in Thomas County, Georgia. Examination showed they had gorged on Nandina berries. We need to remove these plants from our yards.
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WHEN
: Seedling packages are announced in January, go on sale in February and are available for pickup in April.
DESCRIPTION
: This annual seedling sale by Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District (NVSWCD) makes low-cost bare-root native shrub and tree seedlings available to Northern Virginia residents.
SPONSOR
: Fairfax County
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Trees and shrubs help cleanse water, prevent soil erosion, provide habitat, cool our climate, and clean our air, according to NVSWCD, which suggests that you consider adding native trees and shrubs to your community today!
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Great Falls Group Elections
The GFG Executive Committee (ExCom) had its elections of officers at the Jan ExCom meeting. We are very pleased that the existing members will continue to volunteer in their positions. The results are Chair - Norbert Pink, Co-Chair - Susan Weltz, Treasurer - Joe Apple, and Robin Olsen as secretary.
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