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The Cascade: The Great Falls Group Newsletter
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Calendar
2017 Sierra Club Virginia Chapter Annual Gathering
Friday, Sept. 29 through Monday, Oct. 1, Farmville
Transitioning to 100% Renewables by 2050
Thursday, Oct. 12, noon, Fairfax
3rd Annual DC Sustainability Summit
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 9 am, Tysons
Film: Plastic Ocean
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 6:30 pm, Oakton
Adopt-a-Highway GFG Cleanup
Saturday, Oct. 28, 9 am to 11 am, Tysons
Workshop on C-PACE Clean Energy Financing
Wednesday, Nov. 29, noon to 1:30 pm, Fairfax
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From the Chair
I'm pleased to report that our membership and activism continues to grow as a result of federal, state, and county activities and upcoming elections.
Here are some of our major recent environmental activities:
- providing information on the impacts of natural gas pipelines across Virginia,
- attending a presentation on and touring the Smithsonian's recycling activities,
- raising funds for the Virginia Political Action Committee with a house party/fundraiser,
- presenting a talk on and discussing An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power,
- tabling at the Fairfax County Environmental Showcase,
- attending the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO,
- showing the films From the Ashes and Pipeline Fighters, and
- more activities involving transportation and climate change.
Major future activities include:
- monitoring the approval of the Fairfax County Environmental Vision and its
follow-on implementation strategy with associated action plan,
- building support for the Clean Energy for Fairfax Now campaign, including a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) lunch and learn in November,
- showing films about fracking in Maryland and about plastics' impact on our environment, and
- numerous other environmental and election activities.
If you would like more timely information on environmental events in Northern Virginia, please sign up for a weekly email of events (Thursday evening) at the Great Falls Group website, where you will find a sample of past emails. If you have an environmental event you would like to promote, please let us know, and we will include it.
By Norbert Pink, chair, Great Falls Group
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Great Falls Group Election
It's time for the Great Falls Group election to select members of the group's executive committee. All members of the Great Falls Group are eligible to vote.
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Volunteer with the Great Falls Group!
Support local environmental activities.
Are you looking for a way to get more involved in environmental issues? Are you concerned about cutbacks at EPA, our withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, and the proposed gas pipelines in Virginia? The Great Falls Group is looking for two volunteers:
Political Chair. Help endorse and elect candidates who will be good for the environment. Because Sierra Club is one of the few environmental organizations that makes endorsements, politicians seek us out, and this offers us a chance to educate them and the public.
This is going to be an exciting political year in Virginia, with a nationally watched governor's race and state assembly races. As the Political Chair, you will interview local and state candidates (in person or by conference call) and vote on whether to endorse or not. The former chair has moved out of state, but can email background and history to prepare you for the position and point you to other people who can help.
Newsletter Editor. Do you have a way with words? Put together the Great Falls Group newsletter, which is emailed to local Sierra Club members quarterly. Articles are written by members and local officials; you would edit them for length and readability and put them together in the email newsletter. A knowledge of Constant Contact or similar tool is great, but the current editor can train you in this easy-to-use online email service. This position could be shared by two people.
If you're interested or have additional questions, please contact
Linda Burchfiel, former political chair;
Linda Brown, newsletter editor; and/or
Norbert Pink, chair of the Great Falls Group.
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GFG Scores Victories in Fairfax County Environmental Vision Update
On June 20, 2017, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved an update of the county's Environmental Vision. The current vision provides a framework for county environmental and energy matters but has not been updated in 10 years. The new Vision reflects a number of significant victories by the Sierra Club Great Falls Group (GFG).
GFG members were strong advocates at every stage of the public comment process, responding to a written county survey in 2016 (to improve the 2007 Vision), attending a 2016 public meeting, making written comments on a February 2017 draft staff document, meeting with county supervisors and staff, and attending county board meetings. GFG's work helped to add a new Energy and Climate Chapter in the Vision (an area that was totally lacking in the 2007 Vision!). We also supported a new emphasis on promoting the use of fuel-efficient vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations, and adding sustainability to the Land Use Vision, and other
improvements.
In addition, GFG's intensive work with Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) encouraged his successful advocacy to strengthen three important aspects of the vision statement for the Climate and Energy Chapter:
- Including renewable energy (which had been absent from the first staff document);
- Putting more emphasis on private-sector action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (county operations account for less than 5 percent of emissions) through both energy efficiency and renewable energy.
- Recommitting the county to the Sierra Club's Cool Counties Climate Stabilization Declaration, which the county first signed in 2007.
In August 2017, GFG presented Supervisor John Foust with a Certificate of Appreciation to recognize his important leadership (see related story below).
Continuing the Mission
Adopting the Environmental Vision Update and its new Climate and Energy Chapter was only the first step in GFG's work. The county is now updating its energy strategy. GFG and participants in its new Clean Energy for Fairfax Now Campaign will continue to advocate for strong energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, including a major renewable energy commitment. In addition,
GFG is also cosponsoring a seminar for business and government leaders with the Virginia Energy Efficiency Council, Petros PACE Finance, and John Marshall Bank in November. The aim is to educate the community about the benefits of Property Assessed Clean Energy to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy retrofits in both existing and new commercial buildings.
By Debra Jacobson
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Fundraising to Support Candidates with Strong Environmental Agendas
On July 6, I hosted a fundraiser for the Sierra Club Virginia PAC in my home in Vienna. The funds we raised will go to supporting strong environmental leaders in the upcoming November election. It was planned as an outdoor event, but the afternoon rain kept us indoors. However, we had a full house with our core Sierra Club supporters, members of the Great Falls Group, new faces, and our wonderful staff members from Richmond and Norfolk. It was a good opportunity to get to know each other and learn about important environmental issues.
Delegate Mark Keam was our guest of honor. We presented him with the Virginia Sierra Club Energy Freedom Award for his commitment to clean energy. In addition, Debbie Sease, Senior Lobbying and Advocacy Director, spoke about the importance of our upcoming statewide election.
We had two other wonderful highlights. SongRise, a social justice a cappella group, performed some beautiful and moving songs. Also, as the rain cleared up, Margaret Fisher from Plant NOVA Natives led tours of my Virginia native plant garden. She provided information about native gardens and encouraged us to create our own.
Not only was it a enjoyable evening, but most important, we reached our fundraising goal! With this fundraiser in Vienna and the two others in Alexandria and Richmond, we will be able to help put strong environmental candidates in office.
By Susan Weltz
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Local environmental activists have been busy promoting clean energy and environmental stewardship. Here's what's been happening in Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties:
Fairfax County
Showcasing Our Community's Environmental Opportunities and Successes
By Sharon Bulova, chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
On July 22, 2017, I hosted an Environmental Showcase at the Fairfax County Government Center to discuss how the private and public sectors can work together to achieve mutual environmental goals. Environmental project booths were on display, and we had a great panel discussion.
Congressman Gerry Connolly, Jim Corcoran of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and I offered some welcoming remarks. Fairfax County's Environmental Coordinator, Kambiz Agazi, talked about the county's recent update to its Environmental Vision.
The panelists were Jim Hart (Fairfax County Planning Commissioner)
, Tom Fluery (executive vice president of Bowman Consulting)
, Steve Smith (principal at Cooper Carry), Susan Hafeli (senior utility analyst with Fairfax County government),
and Dann Sklarew, Ph.D. (sustainability initiatives coordinator at George Mason University).
You can watch the full video of their presentations on Fairfax County's Environment YouTube playlist.
Solarize Fairfax NOVA Progress
In her presentation, Susan Hafeli touched on Fairfax County's innovative program called Solarize Fairfax NOVA, where residents and business are offered deals on solar panels. Since Solarize NOVA started three years ago, more than 4,000 homes and businesses have signed up and expressed an interest in the program, which has resulted in over 150 contracts. Solarize NOVA is a great way to help reduce the cost and complexity for residents and businesses who want to invest in clean solar energy.
Fairfax County Reduces Its Emissions
At the Environmental Showcase, we also learned that Fairfax County has reduced its per capita emissions by 10 percent from 2005 to 2012.
Fairfax County has also
decreased
its greenhouse gas emissions from public buildings by
21 percent
from 2006 to 2015. The county is continuing to work toward reducing energy usage and has saved $1 million in utility bills from 2012 to
2014.
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L to R: GFG members Norbert Pink and Kelsey Crane; Climate Reality Leaders Davin Hutchins, Carol LeBlanc, Christina Blocksom, Paula Clements, and Ann Bennett |
County government is responsible for a small part of the greenhouse gas emissions in
Fairfax County (about 3 percent), while residents and businesses are responsible for the rest (97 percent). Cooperation among all groups and stakeholders in our community is key to sustaining our environment. It is important that we all do our part in areas where each of us has influence to make an impact.
Thank you to the well over 200 people who came out to attend the showcase!
Note:
The Great Falls Group cotabled with leaders from The Climate Reality Project.
Loudoun County
Clean Energy Projects for Loudoun County
By
Phyllis J. Randall, chair, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors
During my tenure as the chair-at-large, after hearing from constituents, I have launched two environmental programs to benefit the citizens of Loudoun County:
The Loudoun County government is now partnering with
Solarize NOVA to promote the use of solar power in Loudoun County homes and businesses. Solarize Loudoun offers a one-stop shop for the community to learn more about solar power options, installation, and financing. Solarize NOVA uses bulk purchasing and free solar site assessments to make the process easy and affordable. This year, the Solarize Loudoun campaign featured Loudoun County-based solar installers. The financial benefits of solar power include a 30 percent federal tax credit and an estimated 6 percent annual return.
Solarize Loudoun scheduled two workshops for residents and business owners interested in learning more about solar power and reduced-pricing options. The workshops are free and open to the public; the next one will be held on the following date.
- Thursday, September 28, 2017; 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Purcellville Library, 220 E. Main Street, Purcellville. Please RSVP (seating is limited).
PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy)
PACE is a loan program for commercial property owners and multi-family residential buildings with five dwelling units or more (except condominiums). PACE helps owners finance clean energy improvements for their properties. After participating in a Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce debate, the business community expressed support for this program. Environmental groups, including 350 Loudoun and Sustainable Loudoun, have been strong advocates for PACE.
After hearing from stakeholders, I brought this item forward to gather more information and explore the feasibility of a PACE program in Loudoun. The Board of Supervisors will discuss starting a pilot program for PACE at a September or October meeting of the Finance/Government Operations and Economic Development Committee.
Prince William County
Seeing the Forest through the Trees at Bristoe Station Battlefield
Visitors to the Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park may assume that it's always looked the way it does today. Experts say, though, that the battlefield doesn't look the way it did when Confederate and Union soldiers clashed there during the last major battle of the Civil War fought in Northern Virginia. Therefore, to interpret the site more accurately, a group of 38 volunteers helped plant young trees that will eventually help make the park look more as it in 1863.
Prince William Recycles Day 2017
Saturday, October 14, 10 am to 2 pm
14811 Dumfries Road, Manassas
Come for landfill and recycling tours, recycle art displays, face painting, food, music, recycling games, activities, equipment displays, and prizes and loads of other fun stuff. The "edutainment" will be provided by the Recycling Pirates from Good Life Theatre from 11 am to 1 pm.
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Workshop on Clean Energy Financing
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Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing is available to facilitate energy efficiency and renewable energy in existing and new commercial buildings in Virginia. While Commercial PACE (C-PACE) programs have been launched in the District of Columbia and Maryland, only Arlington County is close to launching a C-PACE program in Virginia.
Free Workshop
The Sierra Club Great Falls Group and the Virginia Energy Efficiency Council are hosting a free educational session on C-PACE on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at noon. Petros PACE Finance and John Marshall Bank are helping to fund this workshop. It will highlight the economic benefits of C-PACE for businesses and county officials. Attendance is limited to 90 individuals, so space will be limited to individuals most active in green building issues.
This C-PACE event will explain how C-PACE is structured and highlight its benefits. To learn about the benefits to property owners, contractors, lenders, and government officials, visit the
Virginia Energy Efficiency Council website. Please help us find individuals in Fairfax County who can help us move C-PACE forward. Please contact
Debra Jacobson with the names, affiliation and email addresses of any individuals that might be interested in this event.
The C-PACE assessment can be repaid via the property owner's water or sewer bills or real estate tax bill. Virginia's C-PACE law requires a locality to create a C-PACE loan program, and private lenders make the loan and negotiate directly with the property owner on rates and terms. PACE loans are long term (up to 20+ years), secured by a lien that has a priority status equal to a tax assessment. Thus, they are senior to a mortgage lien.
The Mid-Atlantic PACE Alliance is working to accelerate the development and use of PACE in Virginia, Maryland, and DC.
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GFG Recognizes Supervisor John Foust
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L to R: Ross Shearer, Tim Stevens, Debra Jacobson, Supervisor John Foust, Norbert Pink, and Ivy Main. Photo by Jenny Kaplan
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On August 1, 2017, several members of the Sierra Club Great Falls Group presented Fairfax County Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) with a certificate of appreciation. We recognized Supervisor Foust for his decisive leadership in developing the Climate and Energy section of the 2017 Fairfax County Environmental Vision. As noted in the award, Supervisor Foust's efforts were crucial in realizing
- "a strong emphasis on adopting renewable energy,"
- "a commitment to a communitywide approach by engaging residents and businesses," and
- "a renewed focus on attaining county-wide geographical emission reductions in alignment with the Cool Counties Stabilization Declaration and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Action Plan targets."
Learn more about the 2017 update to the Environmental Vision in the story above.
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A Message of Hope
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My name is Paula Clements, and I'm a Climate Reality Leader. The Climate Reality Project's (CRP) mission is to catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis and make urgent action a necessity across every level of society. Over the past few months, together with the Sierra Club Great Falls Group, I have presented a slideshow about the impacts of and solutions to the climate crisis. I would like to ask for your help. Help me bring this presentation, based on
An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power, to more audiences.
Email me for details.
An audience member shared the following review of the slide show and film:
At a recent Sierra Club meeting, I watched the CRP slideshow based on Al Gore's film
An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power. The slideshow narrated the effects of climate change with vivid photos. The statistics were numbing:
- Sixteen of the 17 hottest years on earth have occurred since 2000.
- Ninety-three percent of global heat is trapped and goes into the oceans. As temperatures increase, the oceans evaporate more moisture into the sky.
- Virginia will have at least 1.5 feet of sea level rise in the next 20 years.
- The fire season in the U.S. is now 107 days longer than in the 1970s. For every 1 degree Centigrade of temperature rise, forest fires by lightning increase 10−20 percent.
- There is a heat spike in Greenland.
- Animal and plant species are moving 15 feet poleward per day!
- Grains of pollen per cubic foot registered 8,450 in 2000, and are expected to reach 21,800 in 2040.
- There have been 11 "one in a 1,000 years" events in the U.S. in the last year.
And on and on.
The film trailer pointed out how rapidly awareness of climate change and tangible results are occurring. There are now over 2.6 million jobs in the U.S. in wind, solar, and other clean, renewable energy. Globally, wind could supply the earth's required energy 40 times over. The amount of solar energy in one hour could fuel the entire world for a year. [Sounds incredible...but true!]
Gore said, "The rise in extreme weather is making the effects of climate change difficult to deny. However, we are seeing a positive amount of change. This movement is in the tradition of every great movement to advance humankind. It is right to save humanity. It is wrong to pollute this earth. It is right to give future generations hope."
Climate Leaders
Clements told us that she is one of nearly 14,000 trained Volunteer Climate Leaders. She said the high-quality training lasts three days and is quite intensive. More people are expected to receive this training.
The people at CRP believe that humankind can create a healthy and prosperous future by making a planetwide shift from fossil fuels to clean, affordable, renewable energy. They aspire to build popular support for policies that accelerate the global transition to clean energy economies.
By Paula Clements and Larry Swallow
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Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO
On July 11, 2017, Great Falls Group members Debra Jabacson and Norbert Pink attended the 20th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO and Policy Forum. This day-long event brought together 40 businesses, trade associations, and government agencies to showcase renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. In every state across the country, these technologies are boosting business development and job creation in the manufacturing, transmission, power, transportation, and building sectors.
There were eight panels with three to four speakers on many topics, including net-zero energy buildings, clean energy pipeline, energy benchmarking, energy-efficient building systems, transition to clean efficient energy systems, electric grid, storage and transmission of renewable energy, impacts of tax credits, biosolutions, waste to energy, clean cookstoves and fuels, and more. Each panel was recorded, so you can view them on the Environmental and Energy Study Institute website.
The EXPO was held in cooperation with the bipartisan Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Caucuses and of the U.S. House and Senate.
By Norbert Pink
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Nancy Vehrs Named 2017 "Cox Conserves" Hero for Fairfax County/Fredericksburg Area
Nancy Vehrs, president of the Virginia Native Plant Society (VNPS), was recognized by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for being honored as the Cox Conserves Hero for the Fairfax County/Fredericksburg area. Kathryn Falk, the market vice president for Northern Virginia operations for Cox Communications, presented her with a $5,000 check for the VNPS. Before her retirement in 2012, Nancy had served as the clerk to the Board of Supervisors since 1990.
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Virginia Witmer, Outreach Coordinator for the Coastal Zone Management Program in Virginia's Department of Environmental Quality, nominated Nancy for this award. In her nomination, she noted, "Nancy is an advocate for the use and protection of Virginia's native plants. Nancy currently serves as the president of the Virginia Native Plant Society, and she is also a member of the steering teams for the Plant NOVA Natives campaign, the Plant Central Rapp Natives campaign, and the Virginia Native Plants Marketing Partnership. Nancy often works behind the scenes to preserve Virginia's native vegetation for its social, ecological, and economic benefits."
Some VNPS History
Founded in 1982 as the Virginia Wildflower Preservation Society, the VNPS has nearly 2,000 members and 11 chapters. The VNPS is dedicated to protecting and preserving Virginia native plants and their habitats to sustain the integrity of Virginia's ecosystems and biodiversity for our enjoyment, enlightenment, sustainable use, and very survival. Area chapters include the Potowmack Chapter, which encompasses Fairfax and Arlington Counties and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, and Falls Church; the Prince William Wildflower Society, covering Prince William County and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park; and the Piedmont Chapter, which includes Loudoun County as well as other rural counties farther west.
Botanical Research
Three years ago, the VNPS launched a botanical research grant program to further the knowledge and preservation of native plants. Since graduate students and university faculty members have been awarded these competitive grants, Behrs decided to earmark the Cox award for undergraduate research. She asserted, "I believe that we need to encourage more young people to pursue botanical careers, and I hope that this is a step in that direction. I am honored to have been named a local Cox Conserves Hero to enable the VNPS to finance this initiative."
Do You Love Native Plants?
The VNPS seeks to engage native plant lovers of all levels, from home gardeners to hikers to professional botanists. It holds an annual science education workshop, leads field trips around the Commonwealth and occasionally out of state, conducts chapter-level native plant sales, holds lectures, directs invasive plant pulls, produces educational materials and brochures, publishes both statewide and chapter newsletters, and maintains an engaging
website and social media presence. The VNPS has a small office at the State Arboretum at Blandy and employs just one part-time office manager. Volunteers conduct most of its work.
Cox Conserves Heroes was created through a partnership between The Trust for Public Land and Cox Enterprises, the parent company of Cox Communications, to honor local conservation volunteers annually.
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New Book Addresses Public Lands and Climate Change
Grand Canyon for Sale: Public Lands versus Private Interests in the Era of Climate Change
by Steven Nash
Nash,
author of Virginia Climate Fever, is a friend and supporter of the Sierra Club Virginia Chapter. His new book is about the growing threat to public lands and the environment from business interests and global warming. Sierra magazine praised the book's "elegant, readable prose." Read more about the book in positive reviews in the journal Nature and in Science magazine.
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Featured Fall Hike
Scott's Run Nature Preserve is one of the few nature preserves in the Fairfax County Park Authority's holdings. It is a remarkable place of rare plants and splendid beauty.
There are two entrances into Scott's Run off Georgetown Pike, with parking lots and trailheads leading into the stream valley park. One entrance sits alongside the stream, and the other has trails leading to the bluffs above the Potomac River.
So pick a day, and explore, enjoy, and protect the planet!
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Get Outdoors with the Sierra Club
Sierra Club Potomac Region Outings (SCPRO) is a special activities group of the Sierra Club Virginia Chapter. It organizes hikes and events year-round for the general public on behalf of Sierra Club chapters in the Washington, D.C., metro area. Volunteer leaders conduct the events, many of which include conservation, educational, or historical elements. For information about SCPRO and its upcoming events, visit the
SCPRO Events on the Meetup website.
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Great Falls Group Executive Committee
The monthly meeting of the Great Falls Group Executive Committee is open to all Sierra Club members. Contact Norbert Pink for meeting times and location. If you would like to help the group, please volunteer by contacting one of the following leaders or Norbert Pink.
Officers:
Committee Chairs:
Chapter Delegate
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Susan Weltz
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703-242-2789
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s.weltz@yahoo.com
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Conservation
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Membership
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Norbert Pink
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703-264-7445
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norbertsierra@aol.com
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Public Affairs
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Political
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Programs
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Susan Weltz
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703-242-2789
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sweltz@yahoo.com
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Social
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Susan Bonney
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703-821-5587
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sbonney001@aol.com
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Transportation
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Karen Campblin
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Calendar of Events
Sierra Club Virginia Chapter Annual Gathering
Friday, Sept. 29, through Monday, Oct. 1
Twin Lakes State Park, Farmville
Join us for a lively weekend of hiking, great food, environmental workshops and speakers, socials, a Saturday night live band, and lots of quiet time communing with Mother Nature.
For carpool information, contact
Norbert Pink.
Sponsor: Sierra Club Virginia Chapter
Transitioning to 100% Renewables by 2050
Thursday, Oct. 12, noon to 1:15 pm
Mark Jacobson, Stanford Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, will present plans for each of the 50 states, showing how they can replace traditional energy sources with wind, water, and solar energy by 2050. These plans present how many wind turbines and solar panels would be needed, how much land area would be required, what would be the cost and cost savings, how many jobs would be created, and how much pollution-related mortality and global-warming emissions would be avoided.
Location:
The HUB Ballroom, George Mason University Fairfax Campus, 4400 Rivanna River Way, Fairfax
Contact:
David Kuebrich at
dkuebric@gmu.edu
Sponsors:
GMU Department of English, Department of Philosophy, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, GMU Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy, GMU School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Sierra Club/Great Falls Group, Sierra Club/Virginia Chapter
3rd Annual DC Sustainability Summit
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 9 am to 5:30 pm
DC Metro area's premiere green building symposium. See prominent disruptive thinkers, hear environmental success stories, and experience game-changing innovations. The day-long conference celebrates green design and seeks to provide sustainable solutions to the commercial real estate community. Join educational seminars and discussions by leaders in green building and sustainable design. Check out the product expo featuring emerging green products and technologies. Advance registration is required.
Tickets are available on the DC Sustainability website. Cost is $50 for Sierra Club members. Use the promotion code SIERRAVA for 33 percent off the regular $75 ticket price.
Location: Capital One Auditorium, 1680 Capital One Drive, Tysons Corner (walking distance from the McLean Metro and free parking on-site)
Sponsors: Tysons Partnership and Davis, Carter, Scott Ltd
Film Screening and Discussion: Plastic Ocean
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 6:30 to 9 pm
Plastic Ocean investigates how the world's increasing addiction to plastic is impacting the food chain and how that is effecting new and developing human health problems. The producers aim to change the world's attitude toward plastic within a generation. Clean Fairfax works to end single-use bottled water at county events. Learn details on work developing a plastic fee for Fairfax County.
Location:
Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton
Sponsors:
Clean Fairfax, Herndon Environmental Network, Sierra Club Great Falls Group
Adopt-a-Highway GFG Cleanup
Saturday, October 28, 9 to 11 am
Come and enjoy exercise, sunshine (guaranteed), safe walkways, and meeting and mingling with other Sierra Club members who work for the Earth.
Location:
Jones Branch Drive in Tysons Corner
Workshop on C-PACE Clean Energy Financing
Wednesday, Nov. 29, noon
Learn about the economic benefits of C-PACE for businesses and county officials. Attendance is limited to 90 individuals, so space is limited to individuals most active in green building issues. The workshop will explain how C-PACE is structured and highlight its benefits.
Location: Fairfax County Government Center, Conference Room 2/3,
12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax
Sponsors: Sierra Club Great Falls Group and Virginia Energy Efficiency Council
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