[ACT] ACT Network Update

[Jared Liu]

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	September 16, 2008	 	
		
  	

In the News

Success Story

Research

Public Policy

Events

Funding




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IN THE NEWS
Hurricane Gustav Highlights the Need for Storm Safety Landscaping
Baton Rouge, LA (September 5, 2008)- Hurricane Gustav came ashore west  
of New Orleans as a Category 2 storm with winds of 110 MPH. Gustav  
was, by every account, a high intensity storm that cut through  
Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi. The Alliance for  
Community Trees encourages a region-wide dialogue about how city  
agencies and residents can work together to implement stronger storm  
safety protocols that include smart landscaping, storm-appropriate  
green infrastructure, and planting the right tree in the right place.

  	



  	
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SUCCESS STORY
Mayoral Forum
The venerable Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has become an  
influential force for urban forestry in Philadelphia. Founded in 1827,  
America's first horticultural society leveraged the power of its  
members and other environmental advocates to make greening issues a  
prominent item on the public agenda during the city's 2007 mayoral race.

  	

  	
Find out how
  	
  	

RESEARCH
Managing Stormwater in Your Community: A Guide for Building an  
Effective Post-Construction Program
Washington, DC (July 1, 2008)- The Center for Watershed Protection has  
developed a new manual to assist Phase II communities in developing  
and building effective post-construction stormwater programs. The  
manual outlines the major elements of a post-construction program,  
including the relationship between local land-use decisions and  
stormwater management. It also covers critical elements such as  
developing an ordinance and design criteria, implementing a plan  
review process, establishing a maintenance program, and tracking and  
evaluating the program.

  	

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PUBLIC POLICY
US Conference of Mayors Pass Resolutions in Support of UCF
Sacramento, CA (July 8, 2008)- At the US Conference of Mayors' summer  
meeting, Sacramento Mayor Heather Fargo introduced two resolutions in  
support of urban forestry policy objectives. The Alliance for  
Community Trees is pleased to announce these resolutions, and thank  
Mayor Fargo for her continued work with ACT and support of urban  
forestry organizations around the country.

  	


  	
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EVENTS
APWA International Congress & Exposition 2009
Call for Proposals- Deadline: September 30, 2008
American Public Works Association is now accepting speaker proposals  
for their 2009 International Congress & Exposition. Communities are  
encouraged to share their vision for the future of public works and  
real-world solutions to public works challenges. This is a great  
chance for ACT members to highlight local DPW partnerships in the  
areas of stormwater management, SmartGrowth, traffic engineering,  
green design, climate change, and more.

  	
  	
Register today
  	
  	

FUNDING
ACT Webcast Recording Available- Special Event Fundraising
OK, it's not funding that you can apply for, but it may be better...  
ACT members sharing their best fundraising ideas with you. If you  
missed ACT's recent webcast on Special Event Fundraising, you can view  
and listen to the presentations online. The session is one hour and  
available for free. TreePeople and Friends of the Urban Forest talk  
about their events, but also download the Resource List to find out  
what other groups are doing.

  	

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Copyright (c) 2008 Alliance for Community Trees

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