League of Women Voters of Duluth Environmental Action Committee
About the Environmental Action Committee (EAC)
EAC aims to be a diverse source of environmental information and opportunities for members to actively participate in solutions. Typically, meetings feature a short presentation followed by member reports on environmental topics and EAC initiatives. Member discussion and questions are encouraged
About the Environmental Action Committee (EAC)
EAC aims to be a diverse source of environmental information and opportunities for members to actively participate in solutions. Typically, meetings feature a short presentation followed by member reports on environmental topics and EAC initiatives. Member discussion and questions are encouraged
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Meetings
The EAC meets monthly September through April. November and December meetings are combined. This is usually the third Monday of the month but is subject to change. The format helps to better understand environmental issues. Between meetings, time-sensitive information is relayed through email alerts and may include opportunities for actively supporting or opposing policy and legislation. The first and last meetings of the year are in person and the other meetings are virtual. |
Monday, December 4, 2023 5:30 - 7:00 pm Via Zoom Click here to view the recording of this presentation Speaker, Mindy Granley Sustainability Officer City of Duluth Her topic will be: Dynamics of Comprehensive Planning for City Sustainability . |
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Purpose
The purpose of the EAC is to learn and be aware of local, state, and federal issues, including the work of our elected officials and legislation around environmental health and justice issues. Goal Action! Providing opportunities to contact representatives, information to support independent action, work on or support EAC initiatives. |
Objectives
1. Provide context on related subjects. 2. Highlight legislation aimed at solving issues protecting ecological health, climate, and mining. 3. Local relevance. 4. Tools and information for steps towards sustainable living. |
Themes:
Climate, Water, Mining
Climate, Water, Mining
EAC Topics and Speakers Fall 2022-Spring 2023
Climate Change:
Oct: Robert Blake: Solar Bear, Red Lake Solar Project, Red Lake Nation Energy Coordinator. Head of Native Sun.
Robert is a tribal citizen of the Red Lake Nation and passionate about energy sovereignty. He talked about the Red Lake Solar Project; where they are, how they got there and where they are going.
Nov: Lucy Grina, Mn Citizens Climate Lobby Group. Lucy summarized the Inflation Reduction Act and how it will meet 2030 pollution reduction goals, and benefits. She also shared her experience retrofitting her home to reduce energy use which included adding solar power.
Jan: No Speaker. Short update from Grina and Blake as well as relevant legislation
Water
Feb: Road Salt Impacts and listing status of Duluth Streams.
March: Relationship between Urban Forest Health and Clean Water
Mining
There were no presentations or speakers on mining, but members were informed of opportunities to learn more via email alerts and updates by member Gay Trachsel during sub-committee reports.
Climate Change:
Oct: Robert Blake: Solar Bear, Red Lake Solar Project, Red Lake Nation Energy Coordinator. Head of Native Sun.
Robert is a tribal citizen of the Red Lake Nation and passionate about energy sovereignty. He talked about the Red Lake Solar Project; where they are, how they got there and where they are going.
Nov: Lucy Grina, Mn Citizens Climate Lobby Group. Lucy summarized the Inflation Reduction Act and how it will meet 2030 pollution reduction goals, and benefits. She also shared her experience retrofitting her home to reduce energy use which included adding solar power.
Jan: No Speaker. Short update from Grina and Blake as well as relevant legislation
Water
Feb: Road Salt Impacts and listing status of Duluth Streams.
March: Relationship between Urban Forest Health and Clean Water
Mining
There were no presentations or speakers on mining, but members were informed of opportunities to learn more via email alerts and updates by member Gay Trachsel during sub-committee reports.