Climate Protection; Everybody Profits II

Fri, Jul 14th 2006, 8:00am - 1:30pm
Protecting our natural resources requires a joint effort. Join representatives from government, industry and business in building a vision that includes a healthy business environment, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and an unequaled quality of life.

· You'll hear about how Sonoma County fits into California's current and proposed climate initiatives

· We'll present the results of our survey of Sonoma County governments and businesses, offering a snapshot of our progress toward protecting our local and global climate

· You'll get to hear from and talk with those who are making great strides toward sustainability right here in your community.

· And we'll highlight the very latest in tools and solutions in energy efficiency, alternative fuels, water efficiency and green building techniques.

Registration is $30.00 per ticket.

Please download and complete the attached registration form and return by
June 30th with your check.

For more information please contact Mary Ellen Lazzarini 707/543-3351

Agenda:

Registration & Continental Breakfast

Welcome and Conference Overview
Rohnert Park Mayor Tim Smith and
Councilmember Jake Mackenzie

Government: Adding to the Solution?
Jake Mackenzie, Moderator
Randy Poole, Sonoma County Water Agency
Jeff Kolin, City Manager, Santa Rosa
Debora Fudge, Councilmember, Town of Windsor
Sam Pierce, Mayor Pro-Tem, Sebastopol

Power: More Energy, Fewer Fossils?
Wendy Pulling, Director of Environmental Policy, PG&E

Business: Is it Easy Being Green?
Jake Mackenzie, Moderator
Natasha Granoff, Sonoma Wine Company
Will Bakx, Sonoma Compost
Jeff Weber, Agilent
Amy Bolten, Christopherson Homes
David Henry, Harmony Farms

Transportation: Ready for the Fast Lane?
Bruce Riordan, Transportation & Climate Protection Consultant

Tools & Solution: What Works?
Jake Mackenzie, Moderator
Jenn Fox, Energy Solutions
Rick Whisman, Powerlight Corporation
Ryan Lamberg, Community Fuels
Dave Erickson, Climate Protection Tools for Business
Eric Eberhardt, Quantum

Lunch and Keynote Speaker
Linda Adams, Secretary of the California
Environmental Protection Agency (invited)

Looking Ahead: What Does the Future Hold?

Wrap-Up & Next Steps?
Santa Rosa Mayor Jane Bender and
Councilmember Jake Mackenzie