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The Santa Ynez Chumash Environmental Office Welcomes You To: The Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Thursday - January 29 th , 2009
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The Santa Ynez Chumash Environmental Office
Welcomes YouTo:
The Environmental Advisory Committee
Meeting
Thursday - January 29th, 2009
Tonight’s Presentation Schedule
• Environmental Office Projects for 2009
• Environmental Office Mission Statement
• Formation of an Environmental Advisory Committee
• Residential Solar Information– Power Generation
– Water Heating
– Pool Heating
• Questions/Comments
Santa Ynez Chumash Environmental OfficeProjects for 2009
• Zanja de Cota Creek Restoration
• Clean-up Waste Sites
• Alternative Fuels (Biodiesel)
• Native Plant Garden for Cultural Gathering
• “Greening” of Tribal Operations
• Tribal Community Environmental Events
• Solar (Commercial and Residential)
Santa Ynez Chumash Environmental Office(SYCEO)
Mission Statement:
“To enhance and preserve the natural environment of the Chumash Reservation in order to provide a safe
and healthy community for its residents and visitors.”
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Environmental Advisory Committee(EAC)
Goals
• To learn about and discuss all the issues taking place on the Reservation that affect the natural environment and human health/safety.
Why do we need an EAC?
• To establish a healthy and sustainable environment.
• Helps us to serve you better.• Ensures that we are meeting your (the Tribe’s) goals.
• Proven to get results.
• Easy and fun!
What we need from you (the EAC).
The ABCs of the EAC
• Attend quarterly meetings.
• Be a steward of the environment.
• Communicate concerns of the Tribal Community to
us.
• Share what you learn with the Tribal Community.
What to expect from us (your SYCEO).
• Listen and understand your environmental concerns.
• Represent the Tribe’s best interests.
• Share our knowledge with you.
• Inform you of our progress and accomplishments.
Questions? Comments?
If you are interested in joining the Environmental Advisory Committee please contact Jesse Patterson
at:
or
(805) 688-7997 xt. 34
First EAC meeting – End of February/Beginning of March, 2009.
