"Meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."

Above is an often quoted definition for sustainability.

NEXT MEETING:

Thursday, March 5, 2009, 2:30 pm

Regional Transportation Commission Board Room1

2050 Villanova Drive, Reno, NV

AGENDA

WELCOME!

greenUP! 2008 was a success with 40 regional events in May! And 50 events in April including Earth Day 2008!

Our Thanks to Everyone and All the Organizations, Our Sponsors, Affiliates and Supporters for All You've done and All You Do! Keep Up The Great Work!

and, now, this website is maintained with effort of Volunteer(s) to help direct Visitors to the various organizations for information year-round. Please use contact form to keep Us informed of what You and Your Organization(s) are up to for sustainability of Our Region.

greenUP! 2009 Calendar of Events is being managed by Nevada EcoNet.  submit event information

greenUP! 2009 is currently being considered and planned by the steerting committee with community involvement to continue to help identify and promote events and activities related to environmental education and public action.  please come join Us for the planning meetings!

The greenUP! committee is again asking for community participation to help determine the future of greenUP! for our region. please visit Us again! and consider joining the greenUP! community for news and updates!

Our Mission is to do what we can to ensure the sustainability of our Region by expanding and strengthening community awareness of events, organizations, initiatives, resources and opportunities for action and involvement that make an environmentally sustainable and economically vibrant community.

Our Region: In October, 2006, the American Institute of Architects N. Nevada section (AIANN), Truckee Donner Public Utility District, Sunrise Sustainable Resources Group, North Lake Tahoe Resort Association conducted a Sustainability Design Assessment for the Reno, Carson and Lake Tahoe Region with the AIA Center for Communities by Design.

greenUP! community includes the Lake Tahoe Region, Truckee, the Truckee Meadows, Reno, Sparks, Fernley, Fallon, Dayton, Minden, Gardnerville, Carson City, Silver Springs and all the towns and communities in the Lake Tahoe Region, Truckee River and Carson River watersheds. For all of Us downstream, we depend upon Lake Tahoe, the Sierras, Carson and Truckee Rivers for our water. For All of Us upstream, we depend on the highways and byways and Reno Tahoe International Airport for much of our food, materials, resources, energy and transportation needs. As much as we like our spirit of "independence", we're very interdependent on one another, in one way or another.

For more information on sustainability issues for our Region, including water, energy, land use, transportation, and economic development, please visit www.aiann.org/sustainability.fx

How we do it:
greenUP! promotes development of a community identity that embraces environmental and economic sustainability as key components of the way we live, work and play.

greenUP! fosters networking of local businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations through sustainability events and initiatives; and supports public institutions in choosing sustainable paths for the future.

Who we are:
greenUP! is made up of residents committed to the sustainability of our Region - a diverse group of individuals from Businesses, Government, Nonprofit Organizations, Schools, and the University and Community College System in Nevada including the Desert Research Institute (DRI) and the University of Nevada Academy for the Environment.  COME JOIN US!

Disclaimer: We are not responsible for accuracy of information provided Us and included here, nor are we responsible for any damages due to any errors and/or omissions. Content of this site is for information only. Please contact Sponsor or Affiliate to confirm information provided.