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Beaches Local Food Network ..................................................................................................................................... 3
City Beautiful Jax ............................................................................................................................................................ 4 City of Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board ....................................................................................... 5
Duval Audubon Society ................................................................................................................................................ 6 Duval County Extension ............................................................................................................................................... 7
First Coast Invasive Working Group ........................................................................................................................ 8
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Northeast District ........................................................ 9 Florida Department of Environmental Protection -‐Northeast Florida Aquatic Preserves ................. 10
Florida Native Plant Society, Ixia Chapter ........................................................................................................... 11 Florida Water Star ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
GREENSCAPE OF JACKSONVILLE, INC. ................................................................................................................... 13
Green Team Project ..................................................................................................................................................... 14 Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTM Research Reserve) ........... 15
Jacksonville University .............................................................................................................................................. 16
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens .................................................................................................................................. 17 JumpingFish ................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful ...................................................................................................................................... 19 Marine Science Research Institute Jacksonville University .......................................................................... 20
National Park Service -‐ Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve ......................................................... 21
Native and Uncommon Plants .................................................................................................................................. 22 Northeast Florida Green Chamber ......................................................................................................................... 23
North Florida Land Trust .......................................................................................................................................... 24 Public Trust Environmental Legal Institute of Florida, Inc. .......................................................................... 25
River City Eco Fest & Challenge ............................................................................................................................... 26
Sierra Club Northeast Florida Group ..................................................................................................................... 27 St. Johns Housing Partnership ................................................................................................................................. 28
St. Johns River Alliance .............................................................................................................................................. 29
St. Johns Riverkeeper ................................................................................................................................................. 30 Surfrider Foundation, First Coast Chapter .......................................................................................................... 31
Teacher Supply Depot, Duval County Public Schools ...................................................................................... 32 The Girls Gone Green .................................................................................................................................................. 33
Timucuan Trail Parks Foundation ......................................................................................................................... 34
TransForm Jax ............................................................................................................................................................... 35 Tree Hill INC. .................................................................................................................................................................. 36
U.S. Green Building Council North FL Chapter ................................................................................................... 37
UNF Environmental Center ....................................................................................................................................... 38
Beaches Local Food Network Devon Ritch, Director Jarboe Park 301 Florida Blvd Neptune Beach, FL 32266 P.O. Box 50343 Jacksonville Beach, FL 32240 (904) 710-‐2022 [email protected] www.beacheslocalfoodnetwork.org Facebook: Beaches Local Food Network Twitter: @BeachesMarket Vision We aim to create healthy community spaces, where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together in order to share knowledge, seeds, resources, and passions that ultimately lead to nutritious food on the table. Mission The mission of Beaches Local Food Network is to address the long-‐term goal of local food security in our community by creating educational programs for children and adults, connecting farmers to consumers, and building community and school gardens. Short Description To work towards our mission, BLFN runs the Beaches Green Market every Saturday from 2-‐5pm, year round, rain or shine! We also run the Beaches Organic Community Garden, and a Children's Garden, through which we do outreach programs.
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City Beautiful Jax Alicia B. Grant, President PMB #352 1650 Margaret St Suite 302 Jacksonville FL 32204-‐3869 904.388.1063 [email protected] www.citybeautifuljax.org Vision City Beautiful Jax is a non-‐profit, citizen coalition committed to creating, maintaining and supporting beauty and civic pride in Jacksonville. Mission City Beautiful Jax collaborates with communities to specifically identify projects and programs to be executed through public and private partnerships. CBJ helps raise awareness of the visual pollution problems that plague our communities, both business and residential. CBJ demonstrates that solutions are available and facilitates successful problem solving by neighborhood organizations. CBJ is firmly committed to the following goals ... I. Increase public awareness of the City's needs; II. Channel the community's demand for visual improvement into specific projects and programs; III. Encourage and support organizations devoted to beautifying the City; IV. Encourage local and state government to adopt programs which enhance the visual quality of the City; V. Advocate vigorous enforcement of City ordinances that pertain to visual enhancement such as signage, property maintenance, zero tolerance for litter, and landscaping ordinances; VI. Promote the importance of Downtown and Urban Core to increase the overall vitality of the City; and VII. Advocate policies which enhance and improve the visual and constructed environment. Short Description City Beautiful Jax (CBJ), founded in 1989 as JaxPride: A Coalition for Visual Enhancement, provides leadership and advocates for a superior quality of life in Jacksonville through visual enhancement of the natural and built environment. The community's demand for visual improvements are channeled into specific projects and programs within the organization through partnerships with the public and private sectors. CBJ advocates vigorous enforcement of ordinances pertaining to visual enhancement such as sign, property maintenance and landscape and zoning ordinances. While CBJ promotes visual enhancement of the entire City, it has a strong commitment to the improvement of the downtown's aesthetics due to its importance to the vitality of the entire City as the employment, cultural and entertainment center of Jacksonville.
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City of Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board James Richardson, EPB Program Administrator 214 N Hogan Street 5th Floor Jacksonville, Fl 32202 (904) 255-‐7213 [email protected] www.coj.net/epb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/epbjax Twitter: @epbjax Vision The EPB does not have a stated vision for itself at this time. However, through our actions we work to acheive a city where residents are taking advantage of the beauty the natural environment has to offer and they are doign whatever they can to preserve and protect the natural environment. Mission The mission of the EPB is to “Improve the quality of life in Jacksonville through conservation and protection of the natural and urban environment via Education, Awareness, Facilitation and Compliance” Although primarily regulatory in nature, the EPB has a public outreach component that is critical in achieving its mission. Outreach through an annual major symposium, sponsoring and participating in major festivals and numerous presentations to school and organizations are the primary methods to reach the public. Coordinating or particiapting in several efforts and organziations to promote conservation, protection of the environment and sustainability are also a portion of what is done. The EPB also administers the Environmental Protection Fund and sometimes uses that to provide financial support to efforts that achieve the mission and goals of the EPB. Short Description The board oversees enforcement regulations, promulgates local environmental regulations and acts as a hearing platform with regard to environmental matters. In addition, the board may conduct studies, plant surveys, or plant efficiency tests, make periodic reports and recommendations for improvement of environmental quality in the city. Surface areas, air, surface water, underground aquifers, noise, odors and toxic materials are all encompassed in the scope of the responsibilities of the board. In carrying out its responsibilities, the board cooperates with all federal, state and local agencies, as well as with groups interested in the field of environmental quality control to improve the regulation, administration and enforcement of the environmental quality of the city. Holding public hearings, arranging programs with speakers who are experts in the field of pollution control, water supply and conservation and studying environmental quality control programs in other areas are also essential for the board to carry out its scope of duties as established by Chapter 73 Ordinance Code. List of Programs/Initiatives Primary Outreach Activities
• EPB Environmental Symposium • EPB Water Education Festival • EPB Clean Air Festival • EPB Arts 7 Entertainment Festival Programs • Sustainable Building Certification Refund Program
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Duval Audubon Society Carolyn Antman, President P.O. Box 16304 Jacksonville, FL 32245 4228 Habana Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32217 904-‐737-‐1019 [email protected] www.duvalaudubon.org Facebook: Duval Audubon Society Other Social Media: Meet-‐up Vision Connecting people with nature. Mission To provide opportunities for people to learn about nature and the environment through programs and field trips. Short Description The Duval Audubon Society, founded in 1939, is one of 44 chapters of Florida Audubon and a member of National Audubon. We currently have 1,500 members in Clay, Duval, and Nassau Counties and are a 501 (c) 3 non-‐profit organization. Our chapter is dedicated to the enjoyment of birds and other wildlife. We have a primary focus on the preservation of a diversity of species and habitats through education, conservation, environmental leadership, and community involvement. We offer a variety of field trips and programs that are open for anyone to attend. List of Programs/Initiatives Monthly programs from September through April on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:30 pm at Swaim Memorial United Methodist Church, 1620 Naldo Avenue, San Marco. Weekly field trips scheduled all around NE Florida. Please see our website for specifics. All programs and field trips are free and open to the public.
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Duval County Extension Terry DelValle, Agriculture Program Leader Urban Horticulture Extension Agent 1010 N McDuff Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32254 (904)255-‐7450 [email protected] http://duval.ifas.ufl.edu/ Vision To provide solutions for your life by providing research-‐based information from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences to businesses and citizens in Jacksonville. Mission To enhance the quality of life for a unified Jacksonville by strengthening the decision makeing, knowledge application, economic security, environmental security, environmental care, and leadership skills of all its citizens. Short Description UF/IFAS Extension Duval County is a partnership between the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and the City of Jacksonville.
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First Coast Invasive Working Group Tina M. Gordon or Jessica Spencer, Co-‐Chairs C/O Tina Gordon 505 Guana River Road Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904-‐823-‐4508 [email protected] http://www.floridainvasives.org/FirstCoast/ Vision One of the preliminary goals of the FCIWG is to have regional priorities of invasive species. Interagency cooperation of the FCIWG allows the partners to:
• share and leverage limited resources; • provide an early detection and rapid response regional network; • secure and coordinate funding; • implement a coordinated approach to improve the effectiveness of management efforts which
would ultimately reduce costs; • build highly visible and joint community awareness for prevention efforts; and • present a united front to state and federal legislators
Mission The First Coast Invasive Working Group’s (FCIWG) is a Cooperative Weed Management Area (CWMA) that got established in December 2006 to work across Federal, State, Local, and private lands for invasive species management. The FCIWG is one of the many statewide regional partnerships that is helping the State of Florida prevent and control invasive species. Short Description The First Coast Invasive Working Group’s (FCIWG) is a Cooperative Weed Management Area (CWMA) that got established in December 2006 to work across Federal, State, Local, and private lands for invasive species management. List of Programs/Initiatives
• Quarterly meetings for members held throughout the region which provide information on EDRR species, updates on invasive issues, bio-‐controls, and treatment and opportunities for funding.
• Community training on invasive species identification, removal and Florida Friendly Landscaping. • Workdays for members and volunteers to do major eradication projects allowing for in-‐field
training and collaboration. • National Invasive Species Awareness Week and Air Potato Round Up • Education and outreach as well as a volunteer opportunity during the Air Potato Round Up. • Miscellaneous education and outreach opportunities at festivals, Earth Day events, parks, etc.
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Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Northeast District Russell Simpson, Communications/External Affairs Manager 8800 Baymeadows Way, W Suite 100 Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 256-‐1653 [email protected] www.dep.state.fl.us/ Vision The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects, conserves and manages Florida's natural resources and enforces the State's environmental laws. Mission DEP oversees and manages Florida's award-‐winning state parks and trails system. Since 1990, through its innovative land acquisition programs -‐ Preservation 2000 and Florida Forever -‐ more than two million acres of valuable lands have been preserved, protecting habitat for 190 native and endangered animals and plants, while restoring ecosystems throughout the state. The Department's regulatory priorities include administering Florida's air pollution control programs to best protect human health; protecting and restoring water quality; managing hazardous waste and cleanups; overseeing beach restorations; and reviewing applications for power plants, transmission lines and natural gas pipelines. In addition, DEPs six District Offices ensure statewide compliance with department rules. Short Description The Northeast District Regulatory Office ensures statewide compliance with department rules and the streamlined issuance of necessary permits. List of Programs/Initiatives The Northeast District provides outreach for all the regulatory programs they have oversight for. Please contact Russell Simpson if interested in receiving and/or participating in outreach efforts.
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Florida Department of Environmental Protection -‐Northeast Florida Aquatic Preserves Andrea Small, Manager 505 Guana River Rd. Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904-‐823-‐4500 [email protected] http://www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/programs/aquatic.htm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NortheastFloridaAquaticPreserves Vision Restore the aquatic preserves' natural condition so "their aesthetic, biological, and scientific values may endure for the enjoyment of future generations." Mission To Preserve, Protect, and enhance these areas of sovereignty submerged lands To protect and enhance the waters of the preserves so that the public may continue to enjoy the traditional recreational uses of swimming, boating, and fishing To encourage the protection, enhancement or restoration of the biological, aesthetic, or scientific value of the preserve To preserve, promote, and utilize indigenous life forms and habitats To acquire additional lands that would serve to protect, or enhance the biological, aesthetic, or scientific values of the preserve To maintain beneficial hydrologic and biologic functions, the benefits of which accrue to the public at large. Short Description The Northeast Aquatic Preserves office manages four Aquatic Preserves, protecting over 114,000 acres of submerged aquatic resources from Nassau to Flagler County. The Preserves included are: Fort Clinch State Park Aquatic Preserve, Nassau River-‐St. Johns River Marshes Aquatic Preserve, Guana River Marsh Aquatic Preserve, and Pellicer Creek Aquatic Preserve.
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Florida Native Plant Society, Ixia Chapter Sally Steinauer, Chapter President 2916 Remington Street Jacksonville 32205 904-‐388-‐4392 [email protected] www.ixia.fnpschapters.org Vision The FNPS Mission is to promote the preservation, conservation and restoration of the native plants and native plant communities of Florida Mission We focus on four major areas:
1. Conservation: We support conservation through: a. Participation in the policy-‐making process where it affects the integrity of native plant
communities and preservation of native plants, b. Support for land preservation programs at federal, state, and local levels, c. Funding of conservation projects (Conservation Grant Recipients and Grant Application)
2. Land Management: We participate in the management and restoration of native plants and native plant communities.
3. Research: We sponsor research about Florida native plants and about their management needs for the future. We also provide citizen research such as creating plant lists and surveying for invasive species. (Research Projects Funded and Grant Application)
4. Education: Educating the public, landowners and managers, and public servants about Florida natives and their value to us as Floridians. We provide information and opportunities to bring Florida natives into the human landscape for the benefit of wildlife, water conservation, water quality, and preserving our natural history.
Short Description The Ixia Chapter meets at 6:30 PM on the third Thursday of each month except for May, July, August and December. Field trips are sometimes taken in place of a regular meeting date. Chapter meetings include programs of interest to the members, outreach activities, field trips. The Chapter has also adopted the City's Native Park through the Friends of the Park program. Chapter members have restored, maintained and planted over 100 native plant species.
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Florida Water Star Deirdre Irwin, Florida Water Star Coordinator 4049 Reid St, Palatka Fl 32178 386 546-‐8437 [email protected] www.floridaswater.com Facebook: St Johns River Water Management District
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GREENSCAPE OF JACKSONVILLE, INC. Anna Dooley Executive Director, 1468 Hendricks Avenue Jacksonville, Fl 32207 904 398-‐5757 [email protected] www.greenscapeofjacksonville.org Facebook: Greenscape of Jacksonville Vision The goal of Greenscape is to enhance Jacksonville's tree canopy through educational, advocacy and planting initiatives. Mission Greenscape of Jacksonville's mission is to enrich Jacksonville through planting, protecting and promoting trees. Short Description Greenscape was founded in 1975 as an independent volunteer-‐driven organization to make Jacksonville a greener, healthier city. Over the years, tree education and plantings have extended to underserved areas, public thoroughfares and well established neighborhoods equally, in the same way the benefits of a healthy tree canopy serve the entire community. By engaging a legion of volunteers, a sense of ownership and local pride is instilled. Educational efforts of our youngest citizens not only results in more trees on campuses but also plants the seed for future environmentalists. The organization has received numerous awards on local, state and national levels. Innovation, collaboration and validation are the earmarks of Greenscape's success. Credited with over 300,000 trees added to the local canopy, Greenscape strives to continue its work which benefits the entire city. List of Programs/Initiatives Continue long leaf pine reforestation Emphasize importance of fruit and nut trees in community gardens. Conduct Urban Tree Ranger events to educate citizens on proper pruning techniques. Expand environmental educational programs in Duval County schools. Partner on installation of bio-‐swales to decrease storm water runoff. Empower citizens to add trees to their neighborhoods.
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Green Team Project Sarah Boren, Executive Director Tyler Gerhart Wood, Director of K-‐12 Education Carrie-‐Lynn Black, NE FL Program Coordinator 388 8th Street Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 P.O. Box 331506, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 904-‐348-‐0718 [email protected] www.greenteamproject.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenTeamProject Twitter: greenteamprojec Vision Solutions-‐oriented and action-‐based non-‐profit educating and supporting individuals to practice every day environmentally sustainable habits. Mission Educate and equip children, adults, and businesses to practice more environmentally sustainable habits. Short Description Green Team Project works with individuals, cities, companies, schools, non-‐profit organizations, religious groups and government agencies to conserve natural resources and support environmentally friendly activities and products. We provide training materials and support for local organizations, government agencies, and small businesses to start their own programs. It is our strong belief that both individuals and businesses can maintain a high standard of living and profitability while conducting themselves and their businesses in an environmentally responsible manner. The Project is about positive change as it supports behavior and attitude change in a fun and supportive manner. Teaming together to conserve, sustain, and save. List of Programs/Initiatives Green Team Project has three core programs:
• Green Teams– For both workplaces and residences. Discover with a group of friends, family members, or co-‐workers ways to save energy and natural resources and see this reflected in your utility bill.
• Educate & Act– Free environmental education program for students in grades 3-‐12. It incorporates hands-‐on learning and 21st Century Skills, a critical component of the Common Core State Standards. Available on our website, www.greenteamproject.org.
• Home Energy & Water Evaluation Kits– Green Team Project in partnership with JEA and area libraries, manages the Do-‐It-‐Yourself Home Energy & Water Evaluation Backpack Kit Program, which offers these kits free for checkout at public libraries in Nassau, Duval, and select branches in St. Johns Counties. We also offer instructional workshops to ensure you get off to a quick and easy start on your audit.
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Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTM Research Reserve) Tina M. Gordon Coastal Training Program Coordinator, 505 Guana River Road Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904-‐823-‐4500 [email protected] www.gtmnerr.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/GTMResearchReserve Twitter: @gtmreserve
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Jacksonville University Ashley M. Johnson, Sustainability Coordinator 2800 University Blvd N Gooding 216 Jacksonville, FL 32211 904-‐256-‐7216 [email protected] http://ju.edu/sustainability/Pages/default.aspx
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Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Bob Chabot, Director of Horticulture and Facilities 370 Zoo Parkway Jacksonville, FL 32218 904.757.4463 x159 [email protected] www.jacksonvillezoo.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JacksonvilleZooandGardens Twitter: @jacksonvillezoo LinkedIn: Instagram: http://instagram.com/jacksonvillezoo# Other Social Media: we also maintain a presence on Pinterest, Flickr, and YouTube Vision The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ Vision is: “Inspiring discovery and appreciation of the Earth’s wildlife through innovative experiences in a caring environment.” Mission Our mission is to foster understanding of the interaction of people, wildlife, and their environment by:
• Creating experiences that engage our guests • Providing fun and innovative educational opportunities • Funding operations, expansion and programs through an entrepreneurial spirit with public and
private partnerships • Instilling passion in the next generation as responsible stewards of the future
Short Description Escape to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens for the only walking safari in Northeast Florida. Discover the earth’s wildlife through interactive and educational experiences. A true family adventure, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is growing and changing daily and is dedicated to consistently improving. Beginning in 2004 with Range of the Jaguar and continuing with Giraffe Overlook and Savanna Blooms garden, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is quickly becoming a world-‐class establishment. The Zoo has something for everyone with more than 2,000 rare and exotic animals and 1,000 varieties of plants. Whether you are a visitor to Florida’s First Coast or a lifetime resident, we invite you to experience the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens through interactions with people, wildlife and the environment.
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JumpingFish Jim Alabiso, Executive Director 2705 Riverside Avenue 1B Jacksonville, FL 32205 904 673-‐4549 [email protected] www.jumpingfish.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/JumpingFish/189468597744687 Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimjumpingfish Instagram: jumpingfish_net Vision A sustainable economy of athletics, recreation and tourism to balance the industrial economy in the St. Johns River by 2020. Mission Create a sustainable movement of recreational activity in and around the St. Johns River, create a diverse cultural awareness of water and bring art and science together to understand the cumulative impacts to the river and its tributaries. Short Description JumpingFish is a non-‐profit organization that advocates for water locally and globally. Our work is expressed in athletics and recreation and through the arts. We are create passion and momentum for the mission with on the water events. List of Programs/Initiatives 2014 St. Johns River Celebrity Jump, Saturday July 6. (Riverside Arts Market) River Ruckus with SJRK and RAM, Saturday July 6. (Riverside Arts Market) Up the River Downtown 2014, Saturday, August 23rd. (Jacksonville University to Fuller Warren Downtown Swim & Paddle Program Spring, Summer, Fall Program St. Johns River 10k Open Water Swim Marathon , Race for the St. Johns. (tbd) St. Johns River Tri (tdb)
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Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Daniel Durbec, Executive Coordinator 1321 Eastport Road Jacksonville, Fl 32218 904-‐630-‐3420 [email protected] coj.net/kjb Twitter: @JaxBeautiful Vision Keep Jacksonville Beautiful's vision is recognizing and providing viable programs and activities that improve the visual vitality of Jacksonville and the quality of life of its residents. Mission To support community beautification, enhance community pride and improve the quality of life in Jacksonville through provision of outreach and educational activities and programming. Short Description Keep Jacksonville Beautiful is a public-‐private partnership between the City of Jacksonville and Duval County businesses, schools, community groups and individuals. The commission is a local, grassroots affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s largest volunteer based community action and education organization. The commission is made up of mayoral-‐appointed volunteer representatives of the public, private and not-‐for-‐profit sector volunteer representatives. List of Programs/Initiatives Annual Events
• St. Johns River Celebration Cleanup March 22, 2014 • International Surfing Day June 2014 • July 5th Beaches Cleanup • International Coastal Cleanup September 20, 2014 • America Recycles Day November 2014 • Right Whale Festival & Litter Cleanup November 2014
Ongoing Projects
• Adopt-‐A-‐Road • Clean Business Program • Litter Free Events • Neighborhood Cleanups
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Marine Science Research Institute Jacksonville University A. Quinton White. Jr. Ph.D. Executive Director 2800 University Blvd. N. Jacksonville, Fl 32211 904-‐256-‐7766 [email protected] http://www.ju.edu/msri/pages/default.aspx Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marine-‐Science-‐Research-‐Institute/121978147852539 Vision Vision Jacksonville University Marine Science Research Institute will be the premier interdisciplinary educational and research facility in northeast Florida focusing on the St. Johns River and the freshwater, estuarine and marine environments. The institute will operate in an energy efficient and environmentally responsible manner. Mission Mission The mission of the Jacksonville University Marine Science Research Institute (MSRI) is to provide outstanding teaching and high-‐quality research opportunities for students, faculty and other researchers on issues related to the St. Johns River and the aquatic environments. These can include aquatic, estuarine and oceanographic studies, coastal and coral reef ecology, public awareness and attitude research, and economic analysis along with environmental policy, management and education. By employing energy and water conservation, the Institute will be an example of an environmentally sensitive facility. The MSRI will lead education, research and public awareness outreach programs that will improve and promote economic and environmental sustainability through its facilities and operating policies.
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National Park Service -‐ Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve Barbara Goodman Superintendent 13165 Mt Pleasant Rd Jacksonville, FL 32225 904 221-‐5568 [email protected] www.nps.gov/timu Vision The Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve protects the natural ecology of over 46,000 acres of lands and waters and over 6,000 years of human history along the St. Johns and Nassau Rivers in Northeast Florida. Mission Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve was named in honor of the Timucua who inhabited the St. Johns River valley for thousands of years and were settled in the area at the time of first contact with Europeans. The modern day history of Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve begins with Fort Caroline National Memorial, authorized as a national park unit in 1950 to commemorate the 16th century French effort to establish a permanent colony in present-‐day Florida. In 1988, legislation was enacted to establish Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve to be administered jointly with Fort Caroline National Memorial, which is within the boundary of the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. Short Description Today, the Preserve encompasses 46,000 acres of diverse biological systems largely within the city limits of Jacksonville. These biological systems consist primarily of estuarine ecosystems, including salt marshes, coastal dunes, and upland hardwood hammocks, and salt, fresh, and brackish water, and serve as habitat for pods of dolphins, flocks of migratory birds, and a number of rare or sensitive species such as the Atlantic loggerhead sea turtle, the West Indian manatee, the wood stork, and the bald eagle. Inhabited for over 6,000 years, the area contains archeological sites that illustrate one of the oldest and longest periods of human habitation in the Southeast region of the United States. Shell middens and ceremonial shell rings serve as archeological evidence of early American Indian occupation of the region. The history of French, Spanish, English, and American control of the area has also been documented and interpreted for visitors. The Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve is a member of a unique partnership with the City of Jacksonville and the Florida State Park Service. This partnership is called the Timucuan Trail State and National Parks. Its mission is to promote stewardship of natural and cultural resources and to provide high quality, accessible, and safe recreational and educational opportunities. This unique partnership seeks to provide cooperative management to over 50,000 acres of public and private lands owned by 200 agencies, private citizens and governmental bodies.
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Native and Uncommon Plants Leslie Pierpont, Owner 4157 Ortega Blvd, Jax 32210 904-‐388-‐9851 [email protected] www.nativeanduncommonplants.com Facebook: nativeanduncommonplants Vision Plant and sell native plants Mission Nursery and landscape design Short Description Started 2001 to supply native plants to NE Florida
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Northeast Florida Green Chamber Helen Rake, President 24 Cathedral Place, Suite 608, St. Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 829-‐117 [email protected] www.nefl.greencs.org Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Northeast-‐Florida-‐Green-‐Chamber/119820328090846 Twitter: NEFGreenChamber Vision Promote growth, innovation, and sustainability Mission The Northeast Florida Green Chamber brings together businesses to promote growth, innovation, and success of sustainability. Short Description Whether you are aiming to reduce your environmental impact, strengthen your relationship with consumers, streamline operating costs or gain market share, developing a sustainable business strategy makes good business sense for any company’s bottom line, its employees, partners and the community. The Northeast Florida Green Chamber, a chapter of the Green Chamber of the South, creates a forum for you to meet others who share interests in sustainable business, do business in a sustainable way, produce profit and promote the growth of sustainable economies in the Southeast. The Northeast Florida Green Chamber facilitates the growth and promotion of sustainable businesses in Florida and the Southeast by providing opportunities for networking, education, business development and collaboration. List of Programs/Initiatives Lunches first Friday of every month at the UNF University Center
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North Florida Land Trust Marc Hudson, Land Protection Director 2038 Gilmore St., Jacksonville, FL 32204 PO Box 51181, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32240-‐1181 904-‐285-‐7020 [email protected] www.northfloridalandtrust.org Facebook: facebook.com/northfloridalandtrust Twitter: NFLandTrust LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/North-‐Florida-‐Land-‐Trust-‐Inc-‐1846677 Instagram: NFLandTrust Other Social Media: http://www.linkedin.com/company/north-‐florida-‐land-‐trust?trk=nav_account_sub_nav_company_admin blog: http://northfloridalandtrust.wordpress.com Vision Cultivating a legacy for our children through the protection of natural and cultural resources in North Florida Mission Through strategic planning and exploring new opportunities for marsh restoration, habitat creation and revitalization of downtown greenways, North Florida Land Trust is creating a legacy for our children and their children by leading the conservation movement throughout the region. Short Description Founded in 1999, NFLT spans seven counties in our area, protecting over 3,500 acres locally, including land at Big Talbot Island, the River Branch Preserve, Pumpkin Hill State Park, Moccasin Slough, and along the St. Mary’s River. Led by 2014 Board of Directors President Adam Hoyles, Onsite Environmental Consulting, the community-‐based organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and serves seven counties: Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns. The organization relies on fundraisers and the contributions of supporters to acquire preservation lands. NFLT’s mission is to cultivate a legacy for our children through the protection of natural and cultural resources in North Florida. NFLT is a member of the national Land Trust Alliance. For more information visit www.northfloridalandtrust.org. List of Programs/Initiatives
1) Revitalization of the Emerald Necklace to create a natural greenway bordering our downtown that will allow residents and visitors alike to recreate within an urban environment.
2) Development of an Outdoor Learning Laboratory that will provide outdoor education for local children, a food forest and community garden, and evolve into a natural resources magnet program for the adjoining high school.
3) Programs on Big Talbot Island that include design of an archeologically significant feature for Talbot Island State Parks, funding for habitat restoration and marshland recreation, and completion of acquisition projects within the park boundaries, and development of a retreat/artist-‐in-‐residence program at NFLT Talbot House.
4) Complete acquisition of 80-‐acre, environmentally-‐significant parcel in Pumpkin Hill, which has $1.4 million in funding and only needs the 10% match.
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Public Trust Environmental Legal Institute of Florida, Inc. Andrew Miller, Executive Director/Legal Counsel 2029 North Third Street Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 (904) 247-‐1972 ext. 420 [email protected] www.publictrustlaw.org www.jaxintracoastalpaddling.org www.timucuantrailwaterwayguide.org www.jaxintracoastalpaddling.org Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Public-‐Trust-‐Law Blog: publictrustlaw.blogspot.com Vision To enforce the public's right of access and enjoyment to the parks, preserves, and open spaces of Northeast Florida. Mission To protect and preserve Northeast Florida's special places held in the Public Trust through community action, education, policy reform, and litigation where necessary. Short Description The Public Trust is a 501(c)(3) environmental non-‐profit organization staffed by attorneys with experience in enforcing Florida and Federal environmental law. While we use the court system where necessary to enforce the public's right to access and enjoy those lands and waters held within the public trust, we also seek to accomplish our mission through community action, education, and policy reform. List of Programs/Initiatives
• Public outreach (Facebook, blog, e-‐newsletter, speaking engagements, etc.) • Mayport Village v. COJ/JPA litigation • Study of mercury emissions • Jaxport dredging • SJRWMD water supply plan • Conservation easements • Timucua/Mocama Art Contest • Fundraising • Pedro Menendez Play • Turbidity requirements enforcement
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River City Eco Fest & Challenge Joe Crespi, Director 2305 Beach Blvd. Suite 110 Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 904-‐502-‐7733 [email protected] www.rivercitychallenge.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiverCityChallenge?ref=hl Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaxECOfest Instagram: http://instagram.com/rivercityecofest Vision Our organization has a true passion for creating a greener and more sustainable future for Jacksonville! We are musical enthusiasts, environmental geeks, business owners, non-‐profit organizations and outdoor lovers, but most importantly...we are all committed to making Jacksonville a better place! Mission Founded in 2013, The River City Eco Foundation serves as a podium for our community to speak out and act on ecological concerns while celebrating our City's beauty. Created BY the community FOR the community, the Foundation presents a phenomenal opportunity to showcase all of the amazing assets that Jacksonville has to offer to outdoor enthusiasts and environmentalist alike! Short Description RCEF is a local, non-‐governmental, non-‐profit organization funded largely by corporate donations and membership contributions. The Foundation works closely with City of Jacksonville and other public agencies at all levels of government, nonprofit partners, and foundations.
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Sierra Club Northeast Florida Group Janet Stanko, Chair 6028 ChesterAve. Suite 103 Jacksonville, FL 32217 904 208 1341 [email protected] http://florida.sierraclub.org/northeast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sierra-‐Club-‐Northeast-‐Florida-‐Group/105306842867176 Instagram: http://www.meetup.com/Sierra-‐Club-‐Northeast-‐Florida-‐Group/ Vision Explore, Enjoy, and Protect the Planet Mission To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth. To practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources. To educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environments. Short Description The Sierra Club is a national organization dedicated to EXPLORE, ENJOY, and PROTECT the planet. Our local Northeast Florida Group is one of 16 geographic groups under the Florida Chapter of the Sierra Club. We cover all of Duval and St. Johns Counties, and the northeast section of Clay County and have about 1400 members. We were founded in the Fall of 1970 by a group of dedicated, inspired environmental activists. We organize and participate in outdoor adventures, environmental education, and lobby our local and state government for pro-‐environmental policy and legislation. Twice a month, our group conducts meetings in Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra Beach. Speakers discuss diverse subjects such as snake and insect bites, the importance of barrier islands, manatee habitat, creating walkable communities, and encroaching urban sprawl. We also directly advocate and lobby for proposed legislation, and endorse environmental candidates. We are a C3, C4 and PAC. List of Programs/Initiatives Legacy Amendment Campaign Opposition of Jaxport Dredging Opposition to Keystone XL Support of state level legislation for protection of drinking water supply-‐-‐quality and quantity Opposition to changes to the Mobility Plan Opposition to Billboard Ordinance Changes Nature Outings Political Endorsements
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St. Johns Housing Partnership Bill Lazar, Director 525 West King Street, St. Augustine, FL 32085 PO Box 1086 St. Aug, Fl 32085 904-‐824-‐0902 [email protected] www.sjhp.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StJohnsHousingPartnership LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/2635731?trk=tyah&trkInfo=tas%3Ast%20johns%20housing%2Cidx%3A1-‐1-‐1 Vision Expanding support for all aspects of affordable housing and increasing realistic ways to promote sustainable principles within that marketplace. We think all affordable housing programs, whether single family or multi-‐family should always focus on cost effective ways to improve energy and water conservation. Mission The SJHP works with both home ownership and rental housing programs that benefit elderly and working class families. We continually look for ways to integrate our weatherization experience into best practices that promote improved building performance. We primarily focus on energy and water conservation measures that can reduce maintenance costs and improve health and safety conditions in the home. Short Description The SJHP provides home repair services, both rehab and new construction, for low incomeocme families. The SJHP provides financial literacy, budgeting,credit counseling services and foreclosure prevention. The SJHP also owns a 60 unit multi-‐family property, Southern Villas, in addition to managing 20 single family homes as affordable rental property.
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St. Johns River Alliance Mark Middlebrook, Executive Director Andrea Conover, Program Manager 2029 N. Third Street Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 904 509 0918 [email protected] www.stjohnsriveralliance.com Facebook: st. johns river alliance Vision Restore the St. Johns River. Short Description Retoration, research, water conservation, recreation. List of Programs/Initiatives Water Academy for decision makers
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St. Johns Riverkeeper Jimmy Orth, Executive Director St. Johns Riverkeeper, 2800 University Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32211 904-‐256-‐7591 [email protected] www.stjohnsriverkeeper.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/stjohnsriverkeeper Twitter: @SJRiverkeeper LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/st-‐johns-‐riverkeeper Instagram: @sjriverkeeper Other Social Media: Our Young Professionals, the Rising Tides on FB and Instagram www.facebook.com/SJRK.Rising.Tides @therisingtides Mission The St. Johns Riverkeeper mission is to work on behalf of the community for clean and healthy waters in the St. Johns River, its tributaries and its wetlands, through citizen-‐based advocacy. Short Description We are a privately-‐funded, independent and trusted voice for the St. Johns River and the public to whom it belongs.
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Surfrider Foundation, First Coast Chapter Erin Handy, Chair PO Box 51225 Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 904-‐885-‐1348 [email protected] www.surfrider.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/firstcoastsurfrider Vision Our vision is as simple and straightforward as the picture in your mind when you think of a beach. In our minds that translates to two words, healthy coasts. Our major areas of focus are coastal preservation and public access, ecosystem protection, wave preservation and water quality. Mission Our mission is the protection and enjoyment of oceans, waves and beaches of the through a powerful local activist network. We yield the largest impact toward our vision by helping people connect and participate in local coastal conservation efforts. We create and maintain multiple avenues to engage, educate and inspire the Surfrider network (chapters, individuals, groups and other channels) with an emphasis on connecting people to campaigns. We cultivate an environment that inspires people to take action to achieve healthy coasts. Short Description The Surfrider Foundation is a non-‐profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation now has over 50,000 members and 80 chapters worldwide. Established in 2002, First Coast Surfrider grew from five volunteers to over 100 in just three months and currently has more than 350 local members. Today, First Coast Surfrider has initiated several important environmental and political action campaigns, including Rise Above Plastics, Banning Seismic Gun Testing in the Atlantic
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Teacher Supply Depot, Duval County Public Schools Chris Buckley, Project Lead 3108 Lenox Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254 904-‐381-‐7480 [email protected] Vision To assist reachers in providing resources in the classroom while diverting many reusable materials from the landfill. Mission To provide free materials to Duval County Public School teachers Short Description The Teacher Supply Depot is a warehouse of reusable resources donated by businesses and community members and given away free to Duval County Public School teachers on a monthly basis. An average of 25 pallets of supplies are donated weekly diverting many of these materials from a landfill and turning them into hands-‐on, project oriented learning activities for students or organizational materials for teachers. Hours of operation: M-‐F, 7:30 am to 4 pm. List of Programs/Initiatives
• Monthly giveaways for DCPS teachers • Weekly volunteer opportunities for businesses, community, and students to support our local
teachers • Education related workshops • Swap meets with other such programs • New book distributions for NE FL
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The Girls Gone Green Julie Watkins, Executive Director, PO BOX 331745 Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 904-‐537-‐2232 [email protected] www.TheGirlsGoneGreen.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegirlsgonegreen Twitter: www.twitter.com/thegggreen Instagram: TheGirlsGoneGreen Other Social Media: www.pinterest.com/thegggreen Vision Our mission is to explore environmental, animal and health issues through outreach and events. The GGG embraces all three of these ideas since in actuality they all work together to make for a happier and healthier you and planet. The Girls Gone Green is a 501(c)(3) non-‐profit organization formed in 2007 and devoted to heightening people's awareness about how to improve the quality of our lives by improving the world around us. Mission Our Campaigns encompass our three core causes-‐ preserving the environment, animal welfare, and improving health. We start locally, but our efforts have global effects. Our goals are to sustain and better our natural world, create a conscious community and encourage humane choices. We seek to accomplish these goals by choosing campaigns near and dear to our hearts that will have the greatest impact on our mission. We do this with our annual events such as the amazing, fun-‐filled "Northeast Florida Veg Fest" and our "No Meat March" challenge to go meat-‐free for a month. Our "Veg-‐Friendly Dining Guide" is a growing compilation of the outstanding veg options in our city and surrounding areas. Included in the guide is "The No-‐No's"-‐ a list of restaurants that serve veal and foie gras, two of the most inhumanely produced animal products available. The "Delicacies of Despair" campaign aims to end the sale of veal and foie gras in Northeast Florida. Our newest campaign, "Hang Up The Foam" targets harmful foam to-‐go containers by encouraging beaches' restaurants to offer more eco-‐friendly options. We feel it's time for Jacksonville to Hang Up The Foam. Short Description Unlike other organizations that may focus on one issue at a time whether it be related to animal welfare, environmental protection or healthy food choices, The GGG embraces all three of these ideas since in actuality they all work together to make for a healthy and happy you and planet. We believe in order to be a true environmentalist, then you must look at plant-‐based food options as way to save resources and protect the delicate equilibrium of the planet's health. More and more research suggests a live, plant-‐based diet is the best way to optimize your health and happiness and we stand behind that lifestyle. We want you to look and feel your best and offer you a well-‐rounded way to approach your life.
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Timucuan Trail Parks Foundation Maria Mark Executive Director 9953 Heckscher Drive Jacksonville, FL 32206-‐2503 9951 Atlantic Blvd., Suite 246 904-‐707-‐3584 [email protected] www.timucuantrailparksfoundation.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/timucuantrailparksfoundation Vision To grow a strong, connected community culture of valuing our parks and preserves, and make them a part of our civic identity and a source of pride for the community. Mission To preserve, protect and promote the Timucuan Trail Parks through advocacy, fundraising and marketing. Short Description We are the sole support organization for the national parks, state parks, and the city of Jacksonville preservation parks located in Duval County. We help our parks partners who do not have the resources, capacity or permission to advocate for the parks, raise funds for park improvements and mobilize volunteers. List of Programs/Initiatives 450th Celebration/Fundraising Event Continue to build volunteer base Continue to grow membership base Develop the economic report regarding the parks Develop a marketing plan for TTPF and the parks to expand awareness Develop docent programs for the parks Develop targeted educational programs within the parks Develop and grow relationships with key civic leaders and organizations
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TransForm Jax Aaron A. Glick, LEED AP Founder, 215 E. 7th St. Jacksonville, Florida 32206 843-‐696-‐0762 [email protected] www.transformjax.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/TransForm-‐Jax/131474790263388 Vision Our vision is to improve the vitality and quality of life in Jacksonville’s downtown and urban core neighborhoods through creative, innovative, attainable, and sustainable solutions. Mission Transform Jax advocates and educates the community and decision makers regarding policies and projects that benefit downtown and surrounding in-‐town neighborhoods. Policies and projects include improved transportation, enhanced parks and public spaces, better urban form, expanded housing options, sustainable design, and economic diversity. Short Description Transform Jax is a non-‐partisan, charitable, and educational organization created for the purposes of fostering dialogue between concerned citizens and elected and appointed officials, and advocating for smart and attainable solutions to enhance the urban core and its surrounding neighborhoods. List of Programs/Initiatives 1) Helping to bring a bike share program to Jacksonville 2) Faciltiating the clean up of the Hogan's Creek greenway 3) Advocating for a low cost bike lane demonstration project Downtown.
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Tree Hill INC. Mark C. Mummaw Executive Director 7152 Lone Star road Jacksonville Florida 322121 904.724.4646 [email protected] www.treehill.org Facebook: Tree Hill Nature Center Vision Tree Hill strives to promote stewardship for the natural world through environmental outreach programs and a new eco-‐ friendly Museum building to showcase green technology Mission Tree Hill’s mission is to promote environmental awareness of Native Florida to the community through educational programs and access to natural areas. Short Description Tree Hill Nature Center is an informal Environmental Educational Center and 50 acre nature preserve. On -‐site we have a 3,000 square foot museum building, 2 miles of hiking trails and boardwalks, 20 seat amphitheater, live animal exhibits and butterfly gardens. We provide educational programming that promotes environmental stewardship and allows visitor participation.
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U.S. Green Building Council North FL Chapter Sarah Boren, Executive Director 388 8th Street, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 904-‐535-‐0055 [email protected] www.usgbcnf.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/usgbcnorthflorida or www.facebook.com/livesmartgreen Twitter: @usgbcnorthfl or @LiveSMARTGreen LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=2697449&trk=anet_ug_hm Instagram: USGBCNorthFL or LiveSMARTGreen Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/usgbcnorthfl YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/USGBCNF Vision Achieve a sustainable region and green buildings for ALL by 2040. Mission We will achieve our vision through open collaboration with those in our community, strong leadership to encourage innovation and policy, and decisive results-‐driven action. Short Description The USGBC North Florida Chapter is a 501(c)3 mission driven, solutions-‐oriented non-‐profit with an ambitious goal to achieve a sustainable region and green buildings for ALL within THIS GENERATION. Through open collaboration, strong leadership, and results-‐driven action, the Chapter focuses on four main types of initiatives: awareness, direct education, policy, and building partnerships. We believe that since buildings – our shelter – are such a large part of our lives as well as a huge impact on the natural environment, economy, and human health, they can serve as a catalyst and portal to affect immediate, measurable, deep, multi-‐generational, positive sustainable change. List of Programs & Initiatives • Awareness Initiatives (creating demand for sustainable living and green building)
o LiveSMART (Sustainable Materials and Resources Trailer) – taking green building and sustainability education TO the community
o Green Apple Day of Service – one green project in every North Florida school annually during September o Sustainability Officers Round Table – accelerating sustainability locally through empowering sustainability managers o Green Carpet Film Series – fostering dialogue and awareness on sustainability issues through films o Regional Green Pages Directory – regional directory to help community purchase sustainably and locally o Green Lion Festival – annual local festival promoting awareness of green-‐focused businesses, innovative
organizations, and community outreach o Socials – having fun while learning more about green building and sustainability efforts in the region
• Education Initiatives (supplying knowledgeable talent to the community) • greenWORKs – helping large and small businesses measure and benchmark their energy consumption • Continuing Education & Coffee and Webcasts – helping LEED Green Associates and LEED APs affordably keep up with
their credentialing • 20.40 Talks – Inspired by PechaKucha and TED Talks, a dynamic format of 3 thought leaders in one hour on creating a
sustainable region by 2040 hosted every quarter • Technical Forums – infusing the latest green products, technologies, and services into our community • Building Tours – providing tours of local green buildings and products • Annual Awards Celebration – annual celebration of the best green projects and champions in the region
• Policy Initiatives (nudging the market using incentive-‐based policy initiatives) o Greening the Multiple Listing Service – educating stakeholders on the value of broadly sharing the green features of
homes listed in the local Multiple Listing Service databases o Sustainable Building Ordinance Adoption – working with cities and counties to adopt incentive-‐based SBO’s o Green Apple Day of Service Designation -‐-‐ working with school boards, cities and the State of Florida to designate
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UNF Environmental Center Dr. David Lambert, Director James Taylor, Coordinator 1 UNF Drive Environmental Center 1/2200 Jacksonville, FL 32224 904-‐620-‐5804 [email protected] www.unf.edu/ecenter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/UNF-‐Environmental-‐Center/110384775126?ref=br_tf Twitter: @unfecenter Instagram: http://instagram.com/p/RqO5LVGOVB/ Vision The E-‐Center is focused primarily with environmental education and research, and campus sustainability. We also would like to be a community leader and partner with like minded organizations. Mission The mission of the Environmental Center is to establish, develop, and support cross-‐disciplinary education and research related to the environment. The Center fosters programs for students, faculty, and staff to pursue environmental activities through academics, research, and extracurricular activities. Also, the Center conducts and supports campus infrastructural projects involving sustainability and the campus’s natural environment. The Center develops connections and collaborations among university entities and between the university and the region. List of Programs/Initiatives
1) Garbage on the Green 2) RecycleMania 3) Educational events (movies, luncheons, lectures) 4) Waste and energy reduction initiatives on campus 5) Encouraging students to utilize Jacksonville's natural assets, including the Sawmill Slough
Preserve on campus. 6) Research in the Sawmill Slough Preserve
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