Hello EEC friends, community members, and environmental stewards. Below in this message you will find the 2/9 agenda with associated materials, community connections, save the dates, and in case you missed it.
On Wednesday, we'll be hearing about many exciting efforts we are undertaking. From organizing around 2-stroke engines and bikeways, to indigenous art, and composting. We'll also hear updated on legislation EEC supports: the Urban Forestry Advisory Board and Water for All.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
MEETING AGENDA
View the agenda below for our monthly meeting on Zoom. We strive to keep the meetings to an hour and sometimes the conversation extends us to an hour and a half.
Meeting ID: 829 1770 2982
By Computer: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82917702982
By Phone: +13126266799,,82917702982# US
We look forward to seeing you!
VIEW AGENDA AT THIS LINK
SIGN IN SHEET
Meeting Prep
Save The Dates
Community Connections
Loyola's School of Environmental Sustainability 2022 Climate Change Conference
The Intersection of Climate Change, Human Health, and Justice
March 14 – 18, 2022Climate change has direct impacts on human health through climate-induced food and water insecurities, displacement, and pollution. We must consider that the impacts are not equally distributed among people of varying race, gender, and income. Join us virtually during the week of March 14 – 18, 2022 to explore these issues with science experts, front line advocates, and Illinois legislators who are addressing the intersection of climate change, human health, and justice.
CONFERENCE WEBSITE HERE
Appoint an Urban Forestry Advisory Board
Last June, the Urban Forestry Advisory Board Ordinance (UFAB) passed unanimously through City Council, marking an important step towards bringing together community voices, science, best practices, and the power of City leadership to advise on plans, processes, and ordinance proposals that will affect the urban canopy for the next fifty years. The passage of UFAB was only the first step. Development and infrastructure improvements, as recently seen in West Lakeview and Andersonville, continue to happen all across the city and threaten hundreds of healthy, mature trees unless action is taken to finally appoint and empower this board. It's time for the Chicago City Council to follow through on their passage of UFAB and appoint members to the Board.
TAKE ACTION
Community Garden SIgn up with PGP
Even though our gardens are buried in snow, it's not hard to imagine those fresh veggies and herbs we'll soon harvest. This is a fine time to renew or become a new member of PGP, and to plan for gardening season!
Register and see more information about our gardens including their locations at our website: https://www.petersongarden.org/.
Chicago Conversation Corps
Want to lead a sustainability service project in your community? Join a growing group of 700 community leaders in Chicago - including Johnathon, Burton and Renee - and get a $250 project budget to support a project that YOU get to design and implement. www.naturemuseum.org/c3
Applications are due March 21.
In Case You Missed It
In Case You Missed It
On Wednesday, we'll be hearing about many exciting efforts we are undertaking. From organizing around 2-stroke engines and bikeways, to indigenous art, and composting. We'll also hear updated on legislation EEC supports: the Urban Forestry Advisory Board and Water for All.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
MEETING AGENDA
View the agenda below for our monthly meeting on Zoom. We strive to keep the meetings to an hour and sometimes the conversation extends us to an hour and a half.
Meeting ID: 829 1770 2982
By Computer: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82917702982
By Phone: +13126266799,,82917702982# US
We look forward to seeing you!
VIEW AGENDA AT THIS LINK
SIGN IN SHEET
Meeting Prep
- PREPARE 1 GOAL TO SHARE THAT YOU WANT EEC TO ACCOMPLISH IN 2022
- CATCH UP WITH WATER FOR ALL
Save The Dates
- 2/18 VIRTUAL LOBBY DAY WITH THE ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
- 3/9 9AM: MARCH MONTHLY MEETING, 9 AM
- 3/4-3/14 ONE EARTH FILM FEST
- FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 6 TO 8:30 P.M. AT SWEDISH AMERICAN MUSEUM, 5211 N. CLARK ST
- 3/12 PETERSON GARDEN PROJECT SEED SWAP!
- 3/14-3/18 LOYOLA’S VIRTUAL 2022 CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE
- 3/19 COMMUNITY AIR RESEARCH PROJECT FIELD TRIP
- LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH: LITTER FREE EDGEWATER CLEAN UP
Community Connections
Loyola's School of Environmental Sustainability 2022 Climate Change Conference
The Intersection of Climate Change, Human Health, and Justice
March 14 – 18, 2022Climate change has direct impacts on human health through climate-induced food and water insecurities, displacement, and pollution. We must consider that the impacts are not equally distributed among people of varying race, gender, and income. Join us virtually during the week of March 14 – 18, 2022 to explore these issues with science experts, front line advocates, and Illinois legislators who are addressing the intersection of climate change, human health, and justice.
CONFERENCE WEBSITE HERE
Appoint an Urban Forestry Advisory Board
Last June, the Urban Forestry Advisory Board Ordinance (UFAB) passed unanimously through City Council, marking an important step towards bringing together community voices, science, best practices, and the power of City leadership to advise on plans, processes, and ordinance proposals that will affect the urban canopy for the next fifty years. The passage of UFAB was only the first step. Development and infrastructure improvements, as recently seen in West Lakeview and Andersonville, continue to happen all across the city and threaten hundreds of healthy, mature trees unless action is taken to finally appoint and empower this board. It's time for the Chicago City Council to follow through on their passage of UFAB and appoint members to the Board.
TAKE ACTION
Community Garden SIgn up with PGP
Even though our gardens are buried in snow, it's not hard to imagine those fresh veggies and herbs we'll soon harvest. This is a fine time to renew or become a new member of PGP, and to plan for gardening season!
Register and see more information about our gardens including their locations at our website: https://www.petersongarden.org/.
Chicago Conversation Corps
Want to lead a sustainability service project in your community? Join a growing group of 700 community leaders in Chicago - including Johnathon, Burton and Renee - and get a $250 project budget to support a project that YOU get to design and implement. www.naturemuseum.org/c3
Applications are due March 21.
In Case You Missed It
In Case You Missed It
- 2021 ANNUAL ACCOMPLISHEMENTS (NEW WEBPAGE)
- 2022 ACTION PLAN
- COMMUNITY AIR RESEARCH PROJECT W/ EEC, LOYOLA, & SOUTHEAST ENVIRONMENTAL TASKFORCE
- ALL PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTE
