St. Patrick's Day Green Infrastructure Briefing
The Northeast-Midwest Institute, in coordination with the Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coalition is sponsoring a briefing on two green infrastructure bills, HR 2222, The Green Communities Act and HR 4202, The Green Infrastructure for Clean Water Act. In recognition of the tremendous economic benefits of community greening projects, HR 2222, introduced by Rep. Allyson Schwartz (D-PA) would create a technical assistance and grants program through the Economic Development Administration. Because of declining water resources, particularly in urban areas, Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD) has sponsored HR 4202, legislation that would develop centers of excellence for green infrastructure. The centers would conduct research and develop best practices in utilizing "green" to manage water quality.
The briefing will take place on March 17 from 2 to 3:30 in Rayburn 2253. St. Patty's Day cookies and refreshments will be provided.
Along with the offices of Rep. Schwartz and Rep. Edwards, organizations slated to speak at the event include:
For more information contact Greg Lewis, 202-464-4005, at the Northeast-Midwest Institute. |
House Great Lakes Task Force Appropriations Letter
The co-chairs of the House Great Lakes Task Force are circulating three appropriations letters in support of Great Lakes programs. The letters will be sent o the Commerce, Justice Science Appropriations Subcommittee; the Interior and Environment Subcommittee; and the State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee. The deadline for Members who would like to sign onto one or more of these letters is Thursday, March 18, 2010. For more information contact Joy Mulinex, Director, Great Lakes Taskforce. |
National Legislative Forum on Parks and Recreation
On March 16-19, 2010 the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is organizing the annual National Legislative Forum on Parks and Recreation. The event provides a unique opportunity to inform our nation's leaders about the essential services provided by park and recreation agencies. NRPA uses the forum to educate national leaders about the importance of parks and recreation in communities. The group encourages community advocates, members of local park authorities, park commissions and city councils to attend.
For more information contact Ashley Futrell, Senior Manager of Public Policy at NRPA, 202-887-0290, afutrell@nrpa.org. |
Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coalition Appropriations Letters
The Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coalition is currently
circulating the following appropriations letters in the House:
Staff contacts and deadlines for sign-on is enclosed in each letter.
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