"Meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."

Above is an often quoted definition for sustainability.

greenUP!  The Video shot during the Strawberry Festival at River School, June 27, 2009 

NEXT MEETING:  TODAY, Monday, 12 July, 2010 & Screening of "Nicotine Bees", 7pm-9pm

Event:	Ccreening of the movie “Nicotine Bees” followed by an open discussion with guest speaker Walter Haefeker, Beekeeper and President of the European Professional Beekeeper’s Association.  Walter will discuss what bees can tell us about our environment and why beekeepers around the world are raising an alarm.
Date:	TODAY Monday 12 July 7pm-9pm
Time:	7pm-9pm
Community:	Eastern California, N. Nevada & Our Planet
Location:	Washoe County Commissioner’s Chambers, Bldg. A, 1001 E. Ninth Street, Reno 89512
Contact:	donna@sigba.org

MOST RECENT EVENT: Tahoe FEST 

www.sigba.org/resources/2009sigbastahoegre/ 

Event:	Saturday 10 July 8am-5pm & Sunday 11 July 2010 9am to 4pm
Date:	10-11 July 2010
Time:	9am-5pm Saturday and 9am -4pm Sunday 4:00 PM
Community:	Eastern California, N. Nevada & Our Planet
Location:	North Tahoe Events Center, 8318 N. Lake Tahoe Blvd, Kings Beach, CA 96143 530.546.7249 www.northtahoeevents.com/
Contact:	donna@sigba.org

WELCOME!  and please pardon the dust as we revise our website.

greenUP!  is the local chapter in N. Nevada of  Sierra Green Building Association (SiGBA).  We usually meet on the 1st Thursday of each month to discuss green building and sustainability for our region. 

Our Thanks to Everyone and All the Organizations, Our Sponsors, Affiliates and Supporters for All You've done and All You Do! Keep Up The Great Work!

greenUP! Calendar of Events is managed by SiGBA.  submit event information

greenUP! has been a public awareness campaign to bring attention to events in our region.

We continue to ask for community participation to help determine the future of our region. please visit Usagain! and consider joining the greenUP! community for news and updates!

Our Mission is to do what we can to ensure the sustainability of our Region by expanding and strengthening community awareness ofevents, organizations, initiatives, resources and opportunities for action and involvement that make an environmentally sustainable and economically vibrant community. We are now doing this within the structure of a local chapter of the Sierra Green Building Association which has expanded its Vision and Mission.

Our Region: In October, 2006, theAmerican Institute of Architects N. Nevadasection (AIANN), Truckee Donner Public Utility District, SunriseSustainable Resources Group, North Lake Tahoe Resort Association conducted a Sustainability Design Assessment for the Reno, Carsonand Lake Tahoe Region withthe AIA Centerfor Communities by Design.

greenUP! communityincludes the Lake Tahoe Region, Truckee, the Truckee Meadows, Reno, Sparks,Fernley, Fallon, Dayton, Minden, Gardnerville, Carson City, Silver Springs and all the townsand communities in the Lake Tahoe Region, Truckee River and Carson River watersheds. Forall of Us downstream, we depend upon Lake Tahoe, the Sierras, Carsonand Truckee Rivers for our water. For All of Usupstream, we depend on the highways and byways and Reno Tahoe International Airportfor much of our food, materials, resources, energy and transportation needs. As much as we like our spirit of "independence", we're very interdependent on one another, in one way or another.

For more informationon sustainability issues for our Region, including water, energy, land use,transportation, and economic development, please visit www.aiann.org/sustainability.fx

How we do it:
greenUP! promotes development of a community identity that embraces environmental andeconomic sustainability as key components of the way we live, work and play.

greenUP! fosters networking of local businesses, educational institutions, andnonprofit organizations through sustainability events and initiatives; andsupports public institutions in choosing sustainable paths for the future.

Who we are:
greenUP! is made up of residents committed to the sustainability ofour Region - a diverse group of individuals from Businesses, Government,Nonprofit Organizations, Schools, and the University and Community College Systemin Nevadaincluding the Desert Research Institute (DRI) and the University of Nevada Academy for the Environment.  COME JOIN US!

Disclaimer: We are not responsible for accuracy of information provided Us and included here, nor are we responsible for any damages due to any errors and/or omissions. Content of this site is for information only. Please contact Sponsor or Affiliate to confirm information provided.