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City of Ventura Environmental Sustainability Division Welcomes Tobie Mitchell
Tobie Mitchell appointed Environmental Specialist In May 2014, Tobie Mitchell joined the City of Ventura's Environmental Sustainability team as an Environmental Specialist. In her new role, Tobie manages the construction and demolition debris recycling program, develops new programs to help the City increase the local recycling rate and coordinates the City's residential and commercial trash collection contracts. READ MORE. |
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L to R: City of Ventura Environmental Specialist Courtney Lindberg & Jean Montague, P.E. Owner of Lewis Engineering holding the Green Business Certification Certificate
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Green Business Profile:
Lewis Engineering
"Being green should be considered ordinary. When I read about the opportunity to become a certified green business in one of the city newsletters, I jumped on it." -Jane Lewis Montague, Lewis Engineering
"Working sustainable is a proud example we can set for other businesses," said Jane Lewis Montague, Principal Engineer and Owner of Lewis Engineering, a public and private sector consulting civil engineering firm. "It's also a way of life that begins in the heart for me."
Employing sustainable practices has been a way of life for Lewis Engineering since its inception in 1974 by Jane's father, George Lewis. Located in downtown Ventura at 1143 E. Main Street, Lewis Engineering celebrates its 40th year in business and its new status as a City of Ventura Green Certified Business. READ MORE.
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Mélange Pre-Owned Furnishings & Décor Philosophy? Reduce, Reuse & Recycle
"I've always loved nature and the outdoors," said Cindy Gregory, Owner of downtown Ventura's Mélange, a pre-owned Furnishings & Décor store and a new City of Ventura Green Certified Business. "My love and respect for the environment began at a very young age. One of my first sustainable efforts was belonging to a group called the 'litterbugs'. We'd pick up all the trash we'd find lying on the ground in the neighborhood in order to keep it clean and beautiful."
Today, Cindy has parlayed this practice of picking up and taking on other people's castoffs as a smart environmentally-minded business where reduce, reuse and recycle play an integral part.
"At Mélange, we recycle everything and reuse what we can," said Gregory. "Nothing we sell is wholesale. I buy high quality furniture and home décor items from private parties, estate and garage sales, as well as via the internet and by other means." READ MORE.
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 | | Sustainable Ventura News PODCAST:Solarize Ventura Makes Going Solar Simple & Affordable |
Livin' Green: Sign up for Solarize Ventura to Power Your Home with Clean, Renewable Energy
Install a Solar System for your home at a discount through the end of July 2014
Homeowners interested in installing a solar system for their home should contact: Jefferson Litton (805) 963-0583 x105 or register at SolarizeVentura.org
Listen to the Sustainable Ventura News podcast and find out how going solar to power your home can help you save on your energy bill and help preserve our environment. LISTEN to the PODCAST.
WATCH the VIDEO NEWS segment.
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STORMWATER TIP 
Keep Ventura Beautiful!
Make sure you pick and dispose of pet waste, cigarette butts and litter in the provided proper receptacles. If you have used soda cans and plastic bottles, recycle them at the beach in bins with the blue tops like the one pictured right. These important actions help keep Ventura clean, safe and beautiful by preventing debris and waste from getting into our waterways.
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Recent Environmental Sustainability Events
 | | The Non-Profit Rainbow Umbrella was recognized with a special certificate during the June 2 City Council meeting. Environmental Specialist Courtney Lindberg (holding certificate) is President of Rainbow Umbrella. |
June 2
Special Recognition Certificates
Special certificates of recognition were presented to the Non-Profit Rainbow Umbrella and New Green Certified business Lewis Engineering (see story above) at City of Ventura June 2 Council Meeting. Pictured (Left to Right): Kevin Clerici (board member), Caitlyn Mitchell, Dana Redard, Carter McBroom, Courtney Lindberg, Madison Cee, Danny Saldana (board member), and Ryan Tosh.  | | Lisa Burton talks to Ventura residents |
June 14
SoCal Bloomers Water Wise Class
Lisa Burton, of Nature by Design, who is widely recognized as a leader in sustainable landscape design in our area, led the standing room only SoCal Bloomers class held at the City of Ventura Public Works Maintenace Yard from 10:00-11:30. Lisa has been installing lawn alternatives, Ocean Friendly Gardens and Wildlife Habitat Gardens for over a decade in Ventura County. Environmental Specialist Jill Sarick coordinated the event.
June 24
Final Solarize Ventura Workshop
 | | Clean, Safe, Affordable & Renewable Energy with Solarize Ventura |
The last Solarize Ventura workshop was held on Tuesday, June 24 from 6:30 to 8:00pm at Ventura City Hall. Jefferson Litten, Community Environmental Council's Solarize Program Coordinator, spoke at the well attended event, which was coordinated by Joe Yahner, City of Ventura Environmental Services Supervisor. Homeowners interested in going solar should contact Jefferson Litton at (805) 963-0583 or register at solarizeventura.org.
A Little Dirt Won't Hurt
 | | The California Drought and What You Can Do About It |
With California facing a historic drought and Ventura Water calling for a 10% reduction in water usage, what's a way you can SAVE WATER? Skip washing your car for a month or more! That's right. Ventura Water's "A Little Dirt Won't Hurt" campaign, which kicks off in July 2014, encourages residents to skip washing their vehicles in order to save water. For more information, READ the PRESS RELEASE. Also, Visit: http://VenturaWater.net
Water: Take 1 Third Annual Global Online Short Film Contest for Environmentally Conscious Filmmakers
Filmmakers with water-themed short films (5 minutes or less), are invited to submit their films online at WaterTake1.com. The early submission deadline is Monday, Seeptember 15, 2014, 11:59pm PST. The Final Submission deadline is Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 11:59pm PST. To learn more about the contest, visit: WaterTake1.com. Sign up for WaterTake 1's FREE Newsletter,"News Reel". |
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Rain Barrel Discount program for City of Ventura residents is available through Environmental Sustainability and Ventura Water. Working in cooperation with Smith Pipe and Supply at 3060 Sherwin Avenue in Ventura, the Channel/Bushman 60-gallon rain barrel (with a retail value of $85.00), will be available for $42.00 plus tax at their store with a Rain Barrel Discount Voucher. Two rain barrel discounts are available per residential address with the voucher. READ MORE.
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$85.00 Rain Barrel available for $42.00 plus tax with Discount Voucher
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