Edgewater Environmental Sustainability Project (EESP)
Mission Statement: 
We are a 501(c)3, composed of local volunteers who actively partner with our schools, block clubs, faith groups & elected officials to work for a sustainable future for ourselves & succeeding generations. 
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Happy Holidays! 
The next EESP Meeting is schedule for 1/9/20; 9:00 am 5533 N. Broadway
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Current Actions 2019
A letter on EESP letterhead was sent to Alderpeople Osterman & Vasquez informing them of the resolutions passed at our November meeting.
In summary: 
- opposition to Ordinance 7576 (Regulation of backyard livestock, chickens & urban farms)
- support the landmarking of 6106 N. Kenmore (and asks them to support and ask the Landmarks Commission support landmarking of the Nordine Home)
- support the proposed changes to rideshare fees that encourage shared trips and promote a more sustainable city
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EESP Support Letter: To read the Migratory Protection Request Letter from EESP to the Chicago Park District & James Cappleman whose Ward encompasses the Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary, go to Events & Actions
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Climate Change: 2019
Report from the World Meteorological Organization (via NBC News)
 The concentration of carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere has reached a record high, according to a report released Monday by the World Meteorological Organization. In 2018, global average concentrations of the greenhouse gas, which is a byproduct of burning fossil fuels, reached 407.8 parts per million, which means for every 1 million molecules of gas in the atmosphere, nearly 408 were carbon dioxide. This level is up from the global average of 405.5 parts per million in 2017. The findings follow a trend that shows the planet is continuing to warm at an alarming pace.
Article published 11/25/19 via NBC News by Denise Chow

EESP Monthly Meeting
The map shows the location of the monthly meetings on the second Wednesday : 9 to 10 am  5533 North Broadway. 

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Acronyms Uncovered: To help volunteers understand the names or titles behind acronyms that are used for groups that work with Edgewater Environmental Sustainability Project (EESP) you can access the list with this link - (paste & copy in your browser):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XjEW_PINl60stoLARx_CRhPu6SmAqbiO_ox4gbX4XRY/edit?usp=sharing