North Bay Climate & Clean Energy Gathering - Wildfire Season Prep
For June, we'll be returning to Shady Oak Brewing Company in Santa Rosa!
This wildfire season is setting up to be dry and heavy. Before Fire Season starts, let's gather to share tips for being prepared, and toast our courageous neighbors who work hard to keep our communities safe!
Join us 5:00-8:00pm at Shady Oak Brewing Company, 420 1st Street, Santa Rosa!
From 6:15-6:40p, several local wildfire preparedness leaders will speak about their companies/organizations, and also provide materials helpful to homeowners:
Ivan O'Neill - Co-Founder and CEO of both Madronus and Wuuii
Anne Crealock - Planning and Policy Manager, Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority
Stuart Mitchell - Founder, Wildfire Mitigation Advisors and USGBC Wildfire Preparedness course instructor
Oren Wool - Board Chair for Redwood Chapter of US Green Building Council
(Awaiting confirmation) Ben Nicholls - Executive Director, Fire Safe Sonoma
Finger Food and Drinks sponsored by US Green Building Council California!
Bayou By the Bay food truck serving food for dinner. Kid-friendly venue, with arcade games inside - come make an evening of it!
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US Green Building Council of California requests your participation and help with socializing this survey to map wildfire education and mitigation activities across the North Bay. If your work touches wildfire preparedness or home defense in our region, we want to hear from you:
https://forms.gle/h2XnTxFzAPdSEryg8
All who complete the survey will be invited to take part in a webinar on Thursday June 25th at 4pm, just before the happy hour, in which USGBC will review findings and discuss regional coordination. Then come to the happy hour - USGBC will sponsor food and drinks as well.
Update from recent events:
Measure B, or The SMART Initiative, passed on the June 2nd ballot with an overwhelming 73.5% of the vote! Congratulations to everyone who helped ensure another 30 years of low carbon travel for North Bay commuters and visitors!
Melanie Bagby was the top vote getter among 3 candidates for the Northern Sonoma County Supervisor seat with 37.3% of the vote. She will now be up against her opponent in the November election, and would appreciate your support to head strong into November: https://www.melaniebagby.com/#join