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Wiser Earthlings in Seattle
The New Narrative, an event that took place in Seattle, WA, in May 2009, included participation from the organizations listed here. Please use this group to share information and resources about activities in Seattle, WA that focus on community engagement around peace, justice, and sustainability.
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Mission:
The Georgia Conservancy is dedicated to responsible stewardship and protection of Georgia`s natural resources. Through environmental education, principled advocacy, and inclusive decision-making we strive to make Georgia a better place to live.
Guiding Principles:
The integrity of natural systems - air, land, water and the plants and animals they support - has value that must be protected, conserved and restored for present and future generations.
Stewardship of Georgia`s natural resources is the responsibility of every individual, organization, government and business.
A healthy environment is integral to a healthy economy.
In protecting Georgia`s natural resources, we must champion the environment while respecting the demands of social and economic progress.
Principled advocacy calls for scientifically sound research, clearly defined agendas, inclusive participation, informed environmental education and constructive negotiation.
Vision:
The Georgia Conservancy will lead with education and follow with advocacy as we mobilize a diverse statewide network dedicated to active appreciation and protection of Georgia`s natural environment.Georgia Conservancy is a statewide environmental organization. Our job is to make sure that Georgians have healthy air, clean water, unspoiled wild places and community green space now and in the future.
GC was founded in 1967. Early in our history we won by securing protections for Cumberland Island, the Okefenokee Swamp and the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Recently we supported the creation of the Georgia Greenspace Program that helps communities protect greenspace.
We work with transportation planners and state officials to restore and maintain healthy air. President John Sibley sits on the board of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority [GRTA]. We work cooperatively with GRTA and other groups to make sure that planners address environmental concerns.
Water quality and supply have topped our agenda recently. We have taken the lead in finding ways to address scientifically the problem of water pollution from sediment. We have called for expanded monitoring of rivers and streams. We support bold conservation and efficiency measures as alternatives to the construction of new reservoirs.
Georgia Conservancy is a leader in the smart growth movement. Our "Blueprints for Successful Communities" program has earned a national reputation for developing strategies to combat sprawl. We have taken "Blueprints" to in-town neighborhoods, small suburban communities and counties along the transportation corridor between Atlanta and Athens. We are now working in Habersham, Sumter and Morgan counties and in 11 counties along the middle Chattahoochee.
Georgia Conservancy offers a variety of environmental education programs. Annually GC holds the Youth Environmental Symposium. GC also conducts workshops and publishes a quarterly newsletter for educators. Children`s programs are also available.
The Georgia Conservancy is dedicated to responsible stewardship and protection of Georgia`s natural resources. Through environmental education, principled advocacy, and inclusive decision-making we strive to make Georgia a better place to live.
Guiding Principles:
The integrity of natural systems - air, land, water and the plants and animals they support - has value that must be protected, conserved and restored for present and future generations.
Stewardship of Georgia`s natural resources is the responsibility of every individual, organization, government and business.
A healthy environment is integral to a healthy economy.
In protecting Georgia`s natural resources, we must champion the environment while respecting the demands of social and economic progress.
Principled advocacy calls for scientifically sound research, clearly defined agendas, inclusive participation, informed environmental education and constructive negotiation.
Vision:
The Georgia Conservancy will lead with education and follow with advocacy as we mobilize a diverse statewide network dedicated to active appreciation and protection of Georgia`s natural environment.Georgia Conservancy is a statewide environmental organization. Our job is to make sure that Georgians have healthy air, clean water, unspoiled wild places and community green space now and in the future.
GC was founded in 1967. Early in our history we won by securing protections for Cumberland Island, the Okefenokee Swamp and the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Recently we supported the creation of the Georgia Greenspace Program that helps communities protect greenspace.
We work with transportation planners and state officials to restore and maintain healthy air. President John Sibley sits on the board of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority [GRTA]. We work cooperatively with GRTA and other groups to make sure that planners address environmental concerns.
Water quality and supply have topped our agenda recently. We have taken the lead in finding ways to address scientifically the problem of water pollution from sediment. We have called for expanded monitoring of rivers and streams. We support bold conservation and efficiency measures as alternatives to the construction of new reservoirs.
Georgia Conservancy is a leader in the smart growth movement. Our "Blueprints for Successful Communities" program has earned a national reputation for developing strategies to combat sprawl. We have taken "Blueprints" to in-town neighborhoods, small suburban communities and counties along the transportation corridor between Atlanta and Athens. We are now working in Habersham, Sumter and Morgan counties and in 11 counties along the middle Chattahoochee.
Georgia Conservancy offers a variety of environmental education programs. Annually GC holds the Youth Environmental Symposium. GC also conducts workshops and publishes a quarterly newsletter for educators. Children`s programs are also available.