Are you concerned about clean water and wonder what you can do about it? Or perhaps you live, work or play near a stream and wonder if it is healthy? In 1985 the Adopt a Stream Foundation was established " to teach people how to become stewards of their watersheds." Listen to Tom Murdoch of Adopt a Stream and the Stream Keeper Academy.
This program was 1st aired on KSER 90.7 FM “Seein Green” karen@livingsustainablyinsnohomishcounty.com
Car trips are less frequent in centers with a balance of jobs, housing and urban amenities. Focusing development in existing urban areas uses land more efficiently, reduces the need for costly new public facilities and prevents unnecessary conversion of farmland and natural areas to urban use. Listen to Part 2 of the interview with Kristen Kelly of Futurewise.org.
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Focusing housing and employment near transit is one of the most effective ways to reduce regional road congestion, improve air quality and increase transit ridership. Listen to Part 1 interview with Kristen Kelly of Futurewise.org. Read the Transited Oriented Community Blueprint for Washington State click here.
This program was 1st aired on KSER 90.7 FM “Seein Green” karen@livingsustainablyinsnohomishcounty.com
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising future generations is the key to sustainable community. Sustainability is balancing economy, environment and social equity through collabaration of it's citizens. SnoCo Together - Building Our Local Future is here to inspire ALL.
Listen to Heather Trim and Valerie Steel planning committee members for the June 4th Event.
This program was 1st aired on KSER 90.7 FM“Seein Green” karen@livingsustainablyinsnohomishcounty.com
Imagine design solutions for resilient futuristic cities: net-zero energy, ecological water flows, urban agriculture and pedestrian oriented communities, a vision that meet the "challenges of today" and imagines of the future of the cities twenty-five years ahead.
Suite-WA a group collaborative will strive to deliver a truly sustainable, earnest and relevant model for the international Living City Design Competition, capturing 4 blocks in Everett's downtown core by February 1, 2011. Listen to Gary Purves group organizer for team Suite-WA.
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Solar Panels have been put on the roof of the Snohomish County Administration building in Everett, WA. Energy will be used in the building plus to power vehicle - charging stations in the county parking garage. The $450,000 solar panel project is funded by the federal stimulus money with panels made at an Arlington - based- Silicon Energy. Listen to Allen Mitchell Snohomish County Fleet Manager.
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Solar hot water is not glamours. The principles are simple. It's time tested and can work virtually anywhere. It could save the United States millions of barrels of oil every year and it doesn't involve a large investment for each household. Listen to Jackie Minchew local resident who lives in the Lowell Neighborhood of Everett as he talks about solar hot water in his home.
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The City of Marysville downtown core may be transformed. Pedestrian, bike-friendly, residential districts, vibrant waterfront, ample open space and more consistent approach to building designs.
Listen to Jim Strickland as he interviews Gloria Hiroshima Community Development Director for the City of Marysville.Seein Green airs on Tuesday the 27th at 9:10am and on Fri. the 30th at 6pm.
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Ride Smarter - Traveling the Puget Sound region by bus, train and ferry is even easier with the arrival of ORCA - One Regional Card for All. The ORCA card works like cash or a pass, automatically tracking the value of different fares and transfers so you don't have to. Orca card