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Upcoming Events
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- RG Monthly Meeting . 7-9 pm, United Methodist Church, 308 Hanover St., downtown Fredericksburg.
- Program:
- Free. Open to the Public.
- ( Click here for directions to UMC)
Governor's Forum on Drought and Water Conservation
Lecture Hall, Library of Virginia, 800 East Broad St., Richmond, Virginia
Topics include: Status of current drought, Virginia drought assessment and response plan, Water supply planning, Promoting water conservation, Water conservation best practices, Municipal, agricultural, industrial and business water needs.
RSPV by Tuesday, May 27, 2008 to Pricilla Royal, Department of Environmental Quality
peroyal@deq.virginia.gov or (804) 698-4290 - web site link: http:/www.deq.virginia.gov
Action Items
Keeping Track at the General Assembly
Virginia To Take Action on Global Warming!
Take Action!
Thank the Governor Today! Governor Tim Kaine announced today that the Commonwealth of Virginia will join 31 other states that have joined The Climate Registry, the nation's only state-sponsored initiative to standardize how greenhouse gas emissions are measured and lead toward firm policy goals. This is a great step forward because without a mechanism in place to count carbon emissions, it's difficult to know how to cut them or if cuts have been effective.
The faith, consumer protection, and conservation communities have long been calling for Virginia to take action on climate change and find ways to curb emissions. We are thrilled that the Governor has made such a bold move and has shown his commitment to addressing climate change.
From here, we should expect Virginia to conduct a thorough inventory to learn where its emissions are coming from and what can be done to control and reduce them.
Please write the Governor TODAY and thank him for joining The Climate Registry, and making Virginia a leader, not a laggard, when it comes to addressing greenhouse gas emissions.
Let the Governor know that you support his efforts, and that you would like to see Virginia ultimately cut its emissions in a number of ways - helping us live places where we don't have a drive as far, giving us ways to save energy and save money, and requiring investment in clean, renewable energy sources.
GREENWAYS PUBLIC FORUM
REGIONAL BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN PLAN
The George Washington Regional Commission (GWRC)/Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO) would like to include all citizens of Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, King George Counties and the City of Fredericksburg in its decision making processes. GWRC/FAMPO along with local area bicycle organizations is in the process of developing a Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. We encourage everyone to attend the upcoming public meetings on the Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The dates will be announced in the near future!
If you have questions, comments, or ideas on the Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, please contact us at:
Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
P. O. Box 865
Fredericksburg, VA 22404
or via email at Donley@gwregion.org
Let us hear from you!
For more information from RGSC you may also contact Scott Howson, RGSC chair, at 371-8382, or WSHOWSON@msn.com
Fredericksburg Pathways Project
We encourage everyone to check out the Pathways Web page! Contact them to get involved in supporting a truly worthwhile Fredericksburg Community Project! This will result in paths and trails for bikers, hikers, walkers, runners, shoppers, kids and adults! Many of the pathways will be wheelchair accessible. Pathways are planned throughout the city, with an emphasis on connecting you to a wide variety of destinations!
The Pathways Committee is interested in hearing from you. Email them at citypathways@cox.net with your questions and ideas.
