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Using urban forestry to fight for environmental justice

GreenBiz

To better support the health of these communities, Berckes’ organization employs local teenagers to plant and care for trees. In recent years, Trees Forever has endeavored to put equity at the center of their work through training and education, although Berckes admits that a lot more work must be done.

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Plan It Native landscape conference goes virtual

Greenability Magazine

Twenty-three speakers will cover a wide variety of topics, including selecting plants for pollinators, gardening for winter beauty and wildlife, principles for improving soil health, seeding and maintaining prairie plantings, native trees and plants, ecological restoration, replacements for invasive plants and green infrastructure.

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Comprehensive Plans and Climate Justice: HB 1181 in Action

Front And Centered

million for cities, counties, and utility districts to partner with housing developers supporting affordable housing by paying for water, sewer and stormwater utility improvements and/or waived system development charges for new affordable housing units. Currently, the Washington State Department of Commerce is granting out $55.5

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Hear local experts discuss climate issues

Greenability Magazine

Land Use: MARC’s Tom Jacobs and Scott Schulte with Vireo Landscape Architects highlight green infrastructure for better soil health and stormwater retention. Watch it here. Watch it here.

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Environmental Services Director

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

Fort Collins directly provides a full slate of municipal services, including operating its own electric, water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities. The City develops resiliency and sustainability through organization-wide systems and processes that ensure consistent employee work practices and alignment across service areas.

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Analysis: How did the 2019 legislative session fare on climate justice?

Front And Centered

Like in the HEAL Act, a task force will be formed to further explore creating a state office dedicated to equity, and the decision-making body includes the people most impacted in all areas of government, such as environment, health care, employment and education. . Healthy Communities Rooted in Place Photo by Hannah Letinich.

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Using urban forestry to fight for environmental justice

AGreenLiving

” Building community by planting trees To better support the health of these communities, Berckes’ organization employs local teenagers to plant and care for trees. “Urban trees don’t just store carbon, they reduce stormwater, they improve air, they provide energy savings in terms of heating and cooling. .”

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