Livable Snohomish County Summit

LIVABLE SNOHOMISH COUNTY SUMMIT

AND

COUNTY COUNCIL CANDIDATE FORUM

“CLIMATE CHANGE AND LAND USE:

PLANNING FOR A LIVABLE SNOHOMISH COUNTY”

Free Event

Registration Required

Sponsored by TogetherGreen

HOSTED BY PILCHUCK AUDUBON SOCIETY, FUTUREWISE

LIVABLE SNOHOMISH COUNTY COALITION, SNOHOMISH GROUP OF SIERRA CLUB, and

MOUNTAIN LOOP CONSERVANCY

CANDIDATE DEBATE SPONSORED BY

KSER 90.7FM and LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10^TH, 9 A.M. TO 4 P.M.

PUD BUILDING, 2320 CALIFORNIA STREET, EVERETT

SPACE IS LIMITED, RSVP TO RESERVE A SEAT and LUNCH

KRISTIN@FUTUREWISE.ORG OR 425-923-8625

Morning Session 9 a.m. to Noon – Presentations - Climate Change and Land Use-Tim Trohimovich;

Transportation Choices- Bill LaBorde; Transit Oriented Development – Sara Nikolic; Urban Centers – Craig Ladiser

County Public Works Director – Steve Thomsen; Puget Sound- Terry Williams; Surface Water Management-Dave Ward; Rural spokesperson- Then and Now, Future Hope- Bill Blake;Urban spokesperson-Then and Now, Future Hope- David Allais; Rivers and Streams-Jamie Glasgow; Hydropower-Rich Bowers and Dave Aldrich; Snohomish County: A Future Perspective-Mike Cooper, Snohomish County Council-, will focus on our changing climate and the future of Snohomish County. Enjoy a free lunch, discussion groups, and browse the informational tables of organizations and businesses, and then join in for the afternoon County Council Candidate Forum for Districts 1, 4 and 5 and hear what the candidates have to say about their vision for the future.

Everett Renewable Living Fair Oct. 3rd 9am to 4pm

Everett Renewable Living Fair
October 3, 2009 -- Snohomish PUD Auditorium
2320 California Avenue
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Sustainable Living Exhibits -- Renewable Energy -- Solar Tour -- Food & Entertainment

click here from more information

Power of Community- 2 Film Showings on Aug 22 and 23

The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil
This 2 hour event will interweave conversation sessions into the movie showing to create a dynamic, interactive experience. We look forward to your active participation. Sponsored by Transition Everett.

There will be two showing of this

Aug 22nd from 10am to 2pm at PUD Commissioner's Room

Aug. 23 from 2pm to 4pm at Everett Public Library, downstairs meeting room

Visit The Power of Community website for more information. See you there!

Snohomish County Conservation Awards Luncheon

Sep 24, 2009 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Everett Events Center
2000 Hewitt Avenue
Everett WA 98201

Mandy Mercure
MandyM@cascadeland.org
Contact Phone
(206) 905-6919


MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Snohomish County Councilman
Dave Somers

HONORING:

PHIL AND LAURA ZALESKY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Henry and Betty Graafstra

CASCADE AGENDA LEADERSHIP AWARD
Joyce Olson Eleanor and Community Transit

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
Louise Lindgren and the Friends of Heybrook Ridge

INNOVATIONS IN CONSERVATION AWARD
The McKinlay Family and Hidden Valley Camp



http://www.cascadeland.org/events/snoho/

Streamside Tree Planting Sept 18th

Non-native plant removal and Streamside Tree Planting! When:Friday, September 18th, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Where: Private property along Whitehorse Creek, near Arlington/Trafton area Join the Stilly-Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force for United Way’s 2009 Day of Caring project!

The Task Force needs your help to make Whitehorse Creek, in Arlington, a healthier habitat for people, wildlife and fish - especially salmon! We are seeking volunteers to complete the following tasks: 1) Help remove Himalayan Blackberry, an invasive plant; 2) Stage and plant native plants. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn more about Pacific Northwest riparian ecosystems and the critters that live there. No training is required, and all tools and some snacks and drinks will be provided. Participants will need to dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring a lunch. Be prepared to get a little dirty, meet others, do a good deed for salmon, and have fun! Planting trees for salmon is important because trees provide shade for cooler water and prevent erosion. Dirt covers up salmon nests and stream bugs that salmon eat. For directions and to sign up, please contact Claire Atkins-Davis at Claire@stillysnofish.org or 425-252-6686!
For more information, please visit our website at www.stillysnofish.org or United Way’s 2009 Day of Caring website at http://www.uwsc.org/3_1_4.php

Community Transit and Oxy Gene on Aug 4th

National Night Out, Aug. 4

The first stop will be the National Night Out Against Crime, from 5-8 p.m. Aug. 4 at McCollum Park in Mill Creek. Now in its 25th year, National Night Out is a partnership between police departments and local communities to increase awareness of anti-crime programs. While learning how you can protect yourself and family, stop by the Community Transit booth to visit with Oxy Gene – defender of truth, justice and really clean air, check out the Double Tall bus, and learn about the Curb the Congestion program and how you can earn $54 toward your commute.

Community Transit staff will also be on hand to talk transit and answer questions at the Snohomish and Lake Stevens National Night Out events. Both the Snohomish event (Averill Park/Snohomish Boys and Girls Club) and the Lake Stevens event (1803 123rd Drive NE) will take place from about 4-8 p.m.

Community Transit Routes 105, 106, 412, 414, 810, 812 and 860 serve the McCollum Park Park & Ride.

To get to the Snohomish event, take Routes 270, 271, 275, 277 or 424.

For the Lake Stevens events, take Routes 221 or 280.

Senators are going on break next week.

When they return on September 8, the Senate will tackle historic legislation that could create new jobs and opportunities in a clean energy economy while imposing strong new standards that limit global warming pollution.

Let's give them something to think about while they're home.

First on their minds should be our degrading environment and families struggling in these tough economic times. The Senate must pass a strong climate and energy bill that shifts us away from a fossil fuel economy and ensures access to quality jobs and job training for communities in need. Along with strong environmental provisions, the bill must include:

1. The Green Construction Careers Demonstration Project
A provision that would create middle class careers in the green economy for low-income Americans by improving access to, and the quality of, jobs in construction - the sector that will see the most job creation as we invest in (literally) building a green economy.

2. Funding for The Green Jobs Act
An existing program that ensures workers suffering the worst effects of the recession and of pollution will get the training and support they need to prepare for family-sustaining careers and that businesses will get the skilled workers they need to compete in the green economy.
Tell Your Senators to Pass a Strong Climate and Energy Bill this Fall.

You have power. When you stood up last month, the House of Representatives responded by passing the American Clean Energy and Security Act with our provisions included. Now it's the Senate's turn.

We've fought hard to get to this point and it would not have happened without you. Getting over the finish line will not be easy. We will need your strength and support in the coming months.

Thank you for standing with us.

Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins
Chief Executive Officer
Green For All