Workshops: Economic and municipal aspects of community sustainability

An article from The Reporter (Fond du Lac):

Fond du Lac County's University of Wisconsin-Extension invites the public to the first three sessions of a Web-based educational series examining the economic and municipal aspects of community sustainability.

Each seminar includes a presentation and discussion with participants from around the county, state and nation.

Speakers will be announced prior to each session, according to a press release from UW-Extension.

All sessions are free and will be held at UW-Extension offices at UW-Fond du Lac, 400University Drive.

Nov. 4, 11:30 to 12:45 p.m. — Setting the Stage: sustainability and sustainable community development: While a growing number of community initiatives are emerging to address sustainability, there is often no clear understanding of how they can or should relate to each other. How does a community make the most strategic use of its limited resources?

Dec. 2, 2008, 11:30 to 12:45 p.m. — Energy Efficiency: In this time of record-high energy prices and recognition of the ties between national security and energy independence and between utility system reliability and global climate change concerns, energy efficiency is a key approach among the remedies. But how does a local government or business act strategically to make the most of every BTU?

Jan. 6, 11:30 to 12:45 p.m. — Renewable Energy: Renewable energy is part of a strategic approach to energy that reduces carbon emissions, improves energy reliability and may protect against escalating fuel costs. This Webinar examines the renewable energy technologies available and how to choose the options best for a community or site.

Each session is approved for continuing education credits from the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Planning Association. Participants are asked to bring their own lunch. Beverages will be provided. RSVP's are appreciated but not required.

More information on having these program themes adapted to fit the needs of groups, businesses and municipalities is available by contacting Diana Hammer Tscheschlok at 929-3173.