[ACT] Treebune News- April 27, 2009

[Jared Liu]

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NATIONAL NEWS
Green Infrastructure Summit
May 14-15, 2009
(Washington, DC)- Now is the time to harness the momentum of a new  
Congress and a new administration. It is critical that Members of  
Congress understand the implications of policy choices on the ability  
of our cities to sustain their economies and promote more sustainable  
development. The Alliance for Community Trees, working with various  
partners to organize two days of Hill meetings, Congressional  
Briefings, and dialogue.

Cost: Free
Deadline to Register: May 1, 2009.

  	



  	
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LOCAL STORY
Dallas Wants to be a Green City
Dallas, TX (March 19, 2009) Although Mayor Leppert continues to chant  
his "greenest city in America" mantra, a recent article in the Dallas  
Observer found that there remains a divide between the city's words  
and actions. Aside from the efforts of nonprofits such as Texas Trees  
Foundation and the city's urban forest advisory committee, there is no  
coordinated citywide effort to plant, replace, and maintain trees.

  	



  	
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