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Greater Louisville News
Meeting in May“Rain Gardens and Rain Barrels” at General Meeting TUESDAY, MAY 20: Phyllis Croce from MSD (Metropolitan Sewer District) will present a timely program on improving water quality, addressing runoff, and supporting biodiversity through the use of rain gardens and rain barrels at our monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 20th, 7 PM at the Clifton Center. When sized and constructed properly, rain gardens are able to handle the amount of storm water produced in an average event. One inch of rain, running off from an average 1,500 square foot house=935 gallons of water, filling 16 rain barrels! Phyllis is trained as a landscape architect and for the last 25 years has been devoted to conservation and restoration of native landscapes. Phyllis will include information about landscape design and native plants as well as rain garden and rain barrel solutions. Come and learn how you can make a difference in our water quality as well as improving the appearance of your home and yard. Our programs are free and open to the public. Social DinnerThis month we’ll gather at Saffron’s Restaurant on Friday, May 23 @ 7 PM for authentic Persian cuisine. Please RSVP to Barbara Hedspeth, 502-896-0242, or Becky Hunger at 502-454-4595. Sierra Club Board of Directors ElectionThe Cumberland Chapter recommended we vote for Lane Boldman (KY), a
member of our Chapter's ExCom, in the 2008 election for the Sierra Club Board of Directors. Although Lane received over 23,000 votes she was not elected. David Scott, from Ohio, also was not elected, nor was the candidate from Tennessee. The five successful candidates: New Feature - Pictures of the Greater Louisville Sierra Club in action. We now have a link to a nice album of pictures taken by Co-Chair Mark Atwell. Click on the Pictures link in the left-hand green column, or here.
Robinson Forest Dr. Scott Smith More details or Send a prepared comment Outings NewsEver hike the Knobstone Trail? Seen the Jefferson County Memorial Forest close up? Sierra Club outings will explore these areas, and many more. For this month's info, click over to http://Kentucky.sierraclub.org/outings/08Apr.asp. Also see Inner City Outings. Become an Outings Leader!Outings Leader Training sessions are held twice a year. Contact Panaena and Joe at sc.outings@gmail.com
MYSPACE Watershed Watch Stream Monitoring ProgramsEver wonder what a healthy waterway should look like? Wonder about the chemistry and biology of our waterways? Here are opportunities to really get involved: Salt River Watershed Watch Kentucky River Watershed Watch: KRWW also holds training sessions that will teach you how and what to look for. Surf over to http://kywater.org/watch/ky.htm and click on "Schedule of Events" to sign up. Greater Louisville Ex-ComOur Executive Committee meets on the first Tuesday of each month @7 p.m at City Cafe, Mid-City Mall. Let us know what matters to you. We welcome new members and fresh ideas! Get Outside! There are many
exciting and adventurous outings offered throughout the Louisville area and the
state. Outings include hiking, backpacking, service outings and more!
Check out the Outings Link for more information!
Challenges/Opportunities E-Mail Addresses Wanted Community Conversations Join up and help out
Volunteers Needed to Attend APCD Meetings Grass roots OUTRAGE can clean up our air. Each member of Metro Council individually needs to hear our concerns. And the Air Pollution Control District (City Agency) has stakeholder committees. Will you help? Volunteers are also needed to attend:
Lawn Care Rebate ProgramDid you know Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District offers cash rebates for air-friendly lawn care equipment? Go to www.louisvilleky.gov/apcd/lawncare/lawncarerebates.htm or call 502-574-5322 for details. Changing 5 conventional light bulbs in your kitchen/living area to the more efficient compact flourescent type would make a noticeable difference in your energy bill. According to EPA if every US home changed 5 bulbs in high traffic areas, it would prevent enough emissions to equal tailpipe gases from 8 million cars! Kentucky Rails to Trails River Keeper on the Ohio?
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