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Mar
30
30
April 7th, Forum on Water Legislation
Informational Forum on Water Legislation and Water Bond to be held April 7 in Balboa Park
The Association of California Water Agencies is hosting a series of statewide informational forums that will discuss the comprehensive package of water bills that was passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor in 2009. The package contains four policy bills along with an $11.14 billion general obligation bond proposal that voters will consider on the November 2010 ballot.
A forum will be held in San Diego on April 7 at the Balboa Park Club (2150 West Pan American Rd., 92101) from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The event is free and open to the public.
The forums are being coordinated to help build understanding for the many legislative aspects of the comprehensive water package. Speakers will include representatives from ACWA and other California water experts.
Forum hosts include the Association of California Water Agencies, California Latino Water Coalition, and State of California.
For more information, please call (916) 503-1411 or email bquintana@latinowater.com
You may also visit the sponsor websites www.latinowater.com or www.acwa.com.
Mar
30
30
2,487 miles per gallon! That’s standing for less . . .
Demonstrating the same ingenuity and ability to do it themselves as members of San Diego’s own Electric Vehicle Association, student inventors showed up the big car companies this past weekend.
This year’s Shell Eco-Marathon was just held in Houston. The winning car gets an unbelievable 2,487 mpg.
“Extreme mileage was the goal this weekend on the streets of downtown Houston as 42 student teams competed in the 2010 Shell Eco-marathon Americas®, a challenge for students to design, build and test fuel-efficient vehicles that travel the farthest distance using the least amount of energy. More than 400 students were on hand to stretch the boundaries of fuel efficiency and participate in the first-ever street course challenge for the Americas event. So who came out on top?” Read the full release with summaries of the winning teams.
Keep scrolling for more information on how to STAND FOR LESS . . . .
Mar
29
29
STAND FOR LESS salutes the World Wildlife Fund for standing for less
This past Saturday night was Earth Hour, an event created by the World Wildlife Fund. Humans around the globe were encouraged to turn off their lights for an hour. Below are two images from Las Vegas this year:
Normal lights.
During Earth Hour 2010.
See more images from this year’s Earth Hour at this post from the World Wildlife Fund.
Mar
28
28
Companies that STAND FOR LESS cars on the road receive Diamond Awards
Are you ready to STAND FOR LESS miles driven in your private vehicle?
Eight companies and two individuals received Diamond Awards for their outstanding contributions to relieving traffic congestion, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and improving mobility in the San Diego region. The companies with sparkling commuter programs were honored at the March 26th SANDAG Board of Directors meeting.
The 2010 winners are:
Genentech, Naval Base San Diego, Sony Electronics, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), VA San Diego Healthcare System, Sharp HealthCare, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, Debra Gutzmer, and Clara Ung.
Diamond Award-winning organizations promote alternatives to driving alone including vanpooling, carpooling, use of public transit, teleworking, flexible scheduling, walking, biking, or a combination of these. Some organizations also provide incentives, subsidies, or pre-tax deductions to their employees to support their participation in eligible programs.
The 8th annual Diamond Awards are presented by SANDAG’s iCommute program. For more information about iCommute or the Diamond Awards or if you’d be interested in standing for less single occupancy vehicles on the road, please visit www.iCommuteSD.com or call 511 and say ‘iCommute’.
This post is from STAND FOR LESS partner SANDAG.
Mar
26
26
Earth hour is tomorrow–let’s all take a stand for the Earth
An excellent video introduction to tomorrow’s Earth Hour:
Learn more at the amazing Earth Hour Web site. Sign up and take part in this very cool event. Created by the World Wildlife Fund.
Mar
25
25
Important reading on our water
This is appropriate as we end the week that began with World Water Day.
The San Diego County Water Authority has released its 2009 annual report. We talk about how we are at the end of the pipeline for California water and this past year that point was driven home more than ever with the ongoing drought.
Highlights from the report include:
“95% of residents said they were aware that the region faces a potentially significant water shortage.”
“The San Diego County Water Authority faced the most significant challenges to the reliability of the region’s water supply in nearly two decades.”
“The Water Authority’s clear vision and focused response turned a daunting threat to the region’s 3 million residents and $171 billion economy into an orderly and manageable transition.”
STAND FOR LESS strongly encourages you to read the full report. It’s easy to read and it’s important that residents and leaders understand the full situation regarding our region’s water.
Click on this image to access the full report. Note the link on the lower right (after you click through) to download a pdf file to your computer.
Mar
25
25
Zero Waste San Diego workshop April 3
Mark you calendars for an amazing workshop on April 3.
Nationally acclaimed sustainability expert Portia Sinnott will be presenting on integrating zero waste into your day-to-day activities and discussing how you can develop low impact habits in tune with your values - while still having a fun and satisfying life. She is seeking five local folks willing to be interviewed at the event about their zero waste lifestyles. All interested are welcome to contact her - especially parents, teachers and small business people.
Mar
24
24
Big developement this week at the San Diego Zoo
From the San Diego Zoo’s Polar Blogs:
“In just a few days, we reopen the Conrad Prebys Polar Bear Plunge at the San Diego Zoo. For the past week, the final touches have been added to all the new elements. Wait until you see the new polar bear statues. . . .”
Mar
23
23
La Jolla!
The Pacific Coast at La Jolla in San Diego, California. Photo by one of San Diego's newest residents: Oliver Fluck.
This post is offered in the spirit of why we STAND FOR LESS. We do so because we live in one of the planets most beautiful locations. If you click on the image above you can see more photos from Oliver who graciously allowed us to use this image.
Keep scrolling for more from STAND FOR LESS . . . .