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Latest Developments
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Sierra Business Council October 2016
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There's a whole lot happening this month, so let's get to it!
Below you'll find information on two Vision Award celebrations in the region, two Energy Action Plan presentations (has your community completed one yet?), two unique and informative climate action workshops through Sierra CAMP, and one great course for entrepreneurs in the Truckee/Tahoe area. But that's not all - keep your eyes peeled for a major success story out of SBC's advocacy efforts this year!
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Tomorrow in South Lake Tahoe: Tahoe Mountain Lab's
Sierra Vision Award Celebration
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Free food and beverages will be available!
We are thrilled to award Tahoe Mountain Lab SBC's Sierra Vision Award for their work in establishing a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in South Lake Tahoe by attracting top-notch talent, creating economic opportunities for local youth, and acting as both a business incubator and community hub.
The Sierra Vision Awards recognize and honor leadership in restoring and invigorating our local economies, communities, and environment. We hope you'll join us in celebrating
Tahoe Mountain Lab and all they're doing to foster a vibrant community in South Lake Tahoe on Thursday, October 13th!
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Sierra CAMP Presents UCLA Climate Talk
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If you live or work in the Sierra Nevada, over the past few years you've seen first-hand the consequences of hotter-than-normal temperatures and a smaller-than-normal snowpack. You've probably wondered, "If things are like this now, what will they be like in the future, as the climate continues to change?"
Professor Alex Hall and his research team at the UCLA Center for Climate Science have set out to understand future impacts of climate change on the mountain landscapes we love and the snowpack upon which California depends for its water resources.
In this talk, Dr. Hall will present key findings from the study and discuss what they mean for Sierra residents, resource managers, and anyone who cares about the fate of California's iconic mountain range and its unique ecosystems.
Immediately proceeding the UCLA climate talk,
Sierra CAMP will host its fall Member Meeting from 4-5pm. This will be an opportunity to reflect on Sierra CAMP's 2016 activities and success and discuss priorities for 2017. We highly encourage all Sierra CAMP members to attend along with those interested in learning more about Sierra CAMP.
When: November 9, 2016 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Truckee, CA (location TBD)
Free & open to the public though space is limited |
RSVP Here
(Sierra CAMP Member Meeting to take place at the same location from 4-5pm)
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Sierra SBDC Brings Back Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Program!
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Calling all Tahoe based artisans and creative entrepreneurs!
program in Truckee at the end of October.
Craft Entrepreneurship is an innovative program that provides micro-business training to eligible adults with existing creative skills, to help supplement their income and sell their product to new markets. Participation is free, and applications are due by October 16th. If you have any questions please contact
Jess Carr or head to the SBDC
website to learn more!
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Advocacy Success in AB2480
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We are so proud of the work that
Sierra CAMP and partners have done in elevating Sierra/rural issues with legislators and agencies this year, providing a strong voice for regional priorities and preparing us for even more proactive engagement in 2017.
One clear victory stands out: passage of
AB2480, the source watershed financing bill that codifies the importance of Sierra-Cascade watersheds as the source of most of the state's water. While the bill initially applied only to watersheds supplying the State Water Project, we worked to broaden its application to all source watersheds, including those that supply local and regional needs. Having state law explicitly acknowledge the importance of source watersheds opens the door for much-needed investment in our water and energy future and the future of our rural communities.
Special thanks to bill author, Assembly member Richard Bloom, and bill sponsor, Pacific Forest Trust, for their hard work on this critical issue.
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Sierra Regional Stakeholder Workshop:
Overcoming Barriers to Adaptation
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Wednesday, October 26th | 1-5pm
East Wing Conference Room (across from Council Chambers)
10183 Truckee Airport Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
Join SBC's
Sierra CAMP for an interactive, discussion-based workshop to better understand the financial and organizational barriers that local governments in California face in implementing adaptation strategies.
This workshop will provide opportunities to learn about financing needs in California, practical opportunities for funding adaptation, what institutional and organizational barriers hinder work on adaptation, and how to move your organization to higher levels of capacity to advance adaptation. Participants will share their own experience and challenges with financing and implementing adaptation strategies at the local level.
We encourage you to attend this workshop if you work in, with or for local governments on adaptation research, planning, financing, funding and/or implementation.
For more information, contact Sierra CAMP Director
Diana Madson.
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Energy Action Plan Presentations for Sierra and Alpine Counties
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The SBC
Climate Planning team
will be presenting the Public Review Drafts of Sierra and Alpine County's Energy Action Plans this month.
The team will first be in Downieville to present the Sierra County Energy Action Plan this Thursday, October 13th, at the Planning Commission meeting held in the County Courthouse, Board of Supervisors Chambers starting at 10:00am. The Courthouse is located at 100 Courthouse Square in Downieville, California.
The team will then be presenting on the Alpine County Energy Action Plan on Thursday, October 27th, at the Planning Commission meeting held at the Alpine County Government Center, Board of Supervisors Meeting Room starting at 6:00pm. the County Government Center is located at 99 Water Street in Markleeville, California.
If you live, work or vacation in Sierra or Alpine Counties, please attend the Planning Commission meetings to express your support. If you are unable to attend, don't despair! You can send public comment in support of the Energy Action Plans for Sierra County to
[email protected].
Subject: Sierra County Energy Action Plan Letter of Support. ATTN: Lee Adams, Chair. For Alpine County send public comment to Zach Wood, Alpine County Planner III,
[email protected]
. Subject: Alpine County Energy Action Letter of Support.
We hope to see you there!
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Placer Land Trust and Sierra Business Council to Honor
Loren Clark at PLT's Conservator Dinner
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Courtesy Loren Clark |
Join
Placer Land Trust and Sierra Business Council in honoring Loren Clark with not one, but two prestigious awards! The man who has devoted so much of his life to the conservation of Placer County's gems will be awarded both the
Placer Conservator Award along with SBC's Sierra Vision Lifetime Achievement Award. The celebration will take place on
Thursday, October 20, from 6-9pm at
The Ridge Golf Club and Events Center in Auburn.
Loren is being recognized for his commitment to the triple bottom line, the understanding that our economy, our environment, and our communities work best when working together. Loren was critical in implementing the
Placer Legacy
program that protected thousands of acres in Placer County. Additionally, Loren laid the ground work for the
Placer Conservation Plan
, which aims to promote economic development in the region while protecting nearly 50,000 acres of critical habitat. Finally, his skill set in landscape photography cannot be ignored, Loren has captured incredible images of the Sierra Foothills that showcase his respect and understanding of the region.
Click here to learn more and to purchase tickets, and here to become a sponsor!
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