SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
University Affairs Office
1801 E. Cotati Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928-3609
(707) 664-2057
e-mail: jean.wasp@sonoma.edu
University Affairs Office
1801 E. Cotati Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928-3609
(707) 664-2057
e-mail: jean.wasp@sonoma.edu
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 21, 2003 File #352
Contact: Jean Wasp, Media Relations, (707) 664-2057
Sonoma State Workshop Features a Look at
Sonoma County 's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Survey
Sonoma State University invites the public to participate in a workshop
on Sonoma County's greenhouse gas emissions study, the first in the nation,
from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, in the Cooperage.Featuring a keynote address by Randy Hayes, founder and director of Rainforest Action Network, the event provides an opportunity for representatives from local city and county governments to meet with business, non-profit, and education sectors in order to evaluate local greenhouse gas emissions and discuss opportunities to reduce the impact on climate change at the local level.
The morning session will highlight Sonoma County's Climate Protection Campaign, spearheaded by local sustainability activist Ann Hancock, in collaboration with the International Council on Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), a United Nations-affiliated organization based in Berkeley.
Hancock worked with Mike Sandler, coordinator of the Community Clean Water Institute, to enroll Sonoma County and all nine city councils in ICLEI's climate protection project, making Sonoma County the first in the nation to have all of its cities committed to reducing emissions.
The first afternoon session, "A Restorative Economy for Sonoma County," will be facilitated by Ned Orrett, co-founder of Resource Performance Partners in Petaluma, and will focus on energy and sustainability-related initiatives in the local business community.
The second afternoon session will highlight climate-related initiatives in the schools. This session will be facilitated by Nancy Vogl, Service Learning Co-Lead for the Northern California region, and will highlight Randy Hayes and his climate change program for K-12, called Destination Conservation.
A $10 donation will be requested at the door. Free admission for students or with on-line pre-registration at www.sonoma.edu/projects/climatechange. Parking is free on Saturdays. Teachers will be able to receive academic credit through the School of Extended Education at SSU.
The May 3 event is the second workshop in the "Creating a Climate for Change" series. The next two workshops are "Building for the Future: Green Building Expo," June 7 and "Clearing the Air with Transportation" on Nov. 8.
For further information, contact Damon Knutsen, (415) 847-7523.