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The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program addresses the serious problems of pollution in stormwater runoff, water shortages and disappearing habitats by enlisting Floridians in the battle to save our natural resources. This hands-on outreach program, which is implemented through the counties’ UF/IFAS Extension Service, provides education to local communities that helps residents create a Florida landscape with minimal negative environmental impact; a Florida-Friendly landscape.
For more information, visit http://sarasota.extension.ufl.edu/FYN/fyn.shtml.
INFORMATION
Emerging Green Builders LEED Green Associate Scholarship Information: Deadline April 1, 2010
The Myakka River Branch of the USGBC is offering one scholarship for an EGB member of the Branch to take the LEED Green Associate Exam.
The scholarship will cover the $50 application fee, the $150 exam fee, a spot in a Chapter or Branch exam preparation workshop, and the appropriate study materials (total scholarship value not to exceed $350).
Fees will be paid by scholarship winner and reimbursed by the Branch after the winner has completed the exam preparation workshop and is ready to take the test. Reimbursement will not be contingent upon passing the exam.
The scholarship will be awarded based on the following criteria:
-applicant must be an EGB member in good standing of the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter and not have graduated earlier than the fall semester of 2004
-applicant should have attended 4 Myakka River Branch events in 2009 or commit to attending 4 in 2010
-applicant must demonstrate how the LEED Green Associate credential will benefit them in their career or future profession
-applicant must demonstrate that they can meet the GBCI Eligibility Requirements to take the exam
Submit applications (download below) to Ross Russo (ross@jonswiftinc.com) by January April 1, 2010. The Myakka River Branch Governing Council will make an award at the May 2010 meeting.
Emerging Green Builders LEED Green Associate Scholarship FORM .PDF
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Mind Your Energy, Manage Your Budget, May 24, 2010
Sarasota County's Energy Coordinator has decreased energy bills by 8% while energy prices have increased 27%. Learn what tools are available now to improve efficiency in existing facilities and take control of escalating energy costs. For those who are interested, you can download a copy of the presentation slides below:
Mind Your Energy, Manage Your Budget - web.pdf
An Overview of Materials and Resources, April 27, 2010
Are you familiar with the LEED rating systems? Many people don't realize that what you consume during everyday building operations can be just as important as what went into the building during construction. The EBO+M rating system differs significatntly from other LEED rating systems. Several of the differences can be found in the Materials and Resources credits. Architect Jedd Heap of Carlson Studio Architecture will explore the EBO+M Materials and Resources credits and how they differe from those in the other LEED rating systems. For those who are interested, you can download a copy of the presentation slides below:
EBOM Materials and Resources - web.pdf
Water Efficiency: A Holistic View, February 23, 2010
The LEED for Existing Buildings Rating System encourages the use of water efficient strategies and technologies that reduce the amount of potable water consumed in buildings. Jack Burden from Raindrops Cisterns, Inc. will present on water efficient strategies for existing buildings together with available technologies and the benefits these can bring. This presentation also goes through the LEED EB: O&M WE Prerequisites and Credits. The PDF file below includes slides from both Suzanne Dameron's SEE Water Presentation as well as Jack Burden's presentation. For those who are interested, you can download a copy of the presentation slides below:
EBOM Water Efficiency - web.pdf
Energy Made Simple, January 14, 2010
The LEED for Existing Buildings Rating System helps building owners and operators measure operations, improvements and maintenance on a consistent scale, with the goal of maximizing operational efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts. Speakers Karl and Claire Handley-White will provide you with a simple overview of the Energy and Atmosphere section of LEED EB and guide you through the process of improving the energy performance of your building. For those who are interested, you can download a copy of the presentation slides below:
"Energy Made Simple - web pdf"
What is EBOM? September 15, 2009
This seminar will attempt to clarify the most common
misconceptions of various sustainable practices and materials. It will explain
what the LEED for Existing Buildings rating system entails and how to get
started on your journey towards greater environmental stewardship and
reduced operating expenses.
The presentation will answer some of the basic EBOM questions;
- What is EBOM? - What issues are involved? - What is the process?
- How do I start on the path towards achieving LEED for Existing Buildings?
For those who are interested, you can download a copy of the presentation slides below:
"EBOM Explained - Web.pdf"
Going Green in a Tough Economy, June 16, 2009
In today’s uncertain economy, it is becoming increasingly difficult to fund green initiatives. This seminar addressed “green cleaning”, recycling, and other low cost solutions for facilities that are interested in applying sustainable practices in this economy. For those who are interested, you can download a copy of the presentation slides below:
"Going Green in a Tough Economy - Web.pdf"