"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 : 4 March, 2010

2:30pm-4pm 

Speaker:  Mel Zeldin, Executive Director, California  Air Pollution Control Officers Association

Topic: "Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Regulations in California”  with overview of the Global Warming Solutions Act and what some local air districts in California are doing to address climate change at the local level.

Location: UNR Campus Joe Crowley Student Union Room 422

Melvin D. Zeldin is a nationally recognized expert in the field of air program management, air quality data analysis, and air monitoring, and, since 2006 has served as the Executive Director of CAPCOA the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association a non-profit organization of air pollution control officers from all 35 local and regional air districts in California.

Over the course of his 38-year career, Mr. Zeldin has been involved with many aspects of air quality management, science, policy-making, including developing air quality management plans and rules and regulations; managing air monitoring programs; conducting air quality research programs; providing air quality data analysis and assessment; and serving in a variety of advisory roles. From 2003 to 2006, Mr, Zeldin served as an air quality technical consultant to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency as part of the Pathway 2007 process for the Lake Tahoe Air Basin.  

Joe Crowley Student Union U Nevada Reno

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 Us again! 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 of events, 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, the American Institute of Architects N. Nevada section (AIANN), Truckee Donner Public Utility District, Sunrise Sustainable Resources Group, North Lake Tahoe Resort Association conducted a Sustainability Design Assessment for the Reno, Carson and Lake Tahoe Region with the AIA Center for Communities by Design.

 

greenUP! community includes the Lake Tahoe Region, Truckee, the Truckee Meadows, Reno, Sparks, Fernley, Fallon, Dayton, Minden, Gardnerville, Carson City, Silver Springs and all the towns and communities in the Lake Tahoe Region, Truckee River and Carson River watersheds. For all of Us downstream, we depend upon Lake Tahoe, the Sierras, Carson and Truckee Rivers for our water. For All of Us upstream, we depend on the highways and byways and Reno Tahoe International Airport for 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 information on 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 and economic sustainability as key components of the way we live, work and play.

 

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

 

Who we are:
greenUP! is made up of residents committed to the sustainability of our Region - a diverse group of individuals from Businesses, Government, Nonprofit Organizations, Schools, and the University and Community College System in Nevada including 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.