From: "Gragert, Jeremy Evan" <GRAGERJE@uwec.edu> Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2007 18:35:11 -0600 Subject: Speaker on Environmental Sustainability in Eau Claire Dec. 6 Message-ID: <DC9F505A4ACB32489179913AE6565659406258458F@CHERRYCOKE.uwec.edu>
I have seen Terry Gips and I recommend anyone interested in or already invo
lved with environmental sustainability efforts in Eau Claire or at UWEC to
attend the following event this week. A flyer is attached with more informa
tion:
Introduction to Sustainability & the Natural Step Framework
What is sustainability and the Natural Step Framework? Can we
create a sustainable future for us and our children? Does
environmental responsibility have to cost more or mean a lesser
lifestyle? Is it enough to just recycle? What else should we be
doing to assure a sustainable future?
This session will present an introduction to sustainability and the
NSF, how it can benefit you at home, work and in the community,
and several simple, practical steps you can take to save money,
time and the environment while protecting the health and well-being
of you, your children and future generations. Participants will gain a
positive, new perspective and see how we can create a sustainable
future.
When:
Thursday, December 6, 2007
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where:
Royal Credit Union Corporate Center
Community Room, Main Floor
200 Riverfront Terrace
Eau Claire, WI 54703
Sponsored by the City of Eau Claire
Presenters:
Terry Gips is an economist, ecologist, author (Breaking the Pesticide Habit
and The Humane Consumer and
Producer Guide), Adjunct Professor at Minneapolis College of Art and Design
, independent Natural Step
Framework Instructor, and head of Sustainability Associates, a Minneapolis-
based environmental consulting
firm. He volunteers as President of the nonprofit Alliance for Sustainabili
ty in the Hillel Center at the University
of Minnesota (www.afors.org) and has previously served as Director of Ecolo
gical Affairs and Sustainability for
the Aveda Corporation, Cargill assistant to the Chief Economist, White Hous
e and Congressional aide, and
co-founder of the Sacramento Community Garden Program.
David Wanberg is a planner, architect, and landscape architect with Sanders
, Wacker, Bergly, Inc. in St..
Paul, MN. He is currently working with Washburn, WI on their Comprehensive
Plan and Waterfront
Development Plan using the Natural Step Framework as well as with Ashland,
WI using principles of
sustainability for their Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinan
ce.