Coming Up: Oct. 26th 5:30pm Networking Session for Local Climate Groups
Join us for an evening of inspiration, collaboration, and networking as we wrap up The Madrona Institute's 2023 Climate Action Speaker series! FREE and open to the community!
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023
Time: 5:30 PM
Where: Virtual over Zoom, register below for Zoom link
Our facilitator for this event is Nikyta Palmisani, a dedicated climate community organizer and The Madrona Institute Board Member. Nikyta will lead us through a round of lightning talks and facilitate networking with organizations working on climate action in the San Juans and around the Salish Sea.
The goal? To strengthen existing relationships and build new alliances while expanding the scope and impact of our collective efforts to combat climate change.
This is your chance to connect with like-minded individuals and organizations passionate about making a real difference in the local area!
Let's come together, share ideas, and ignite the spark for a more resilient future. See you on October 26th!
To secure your spot, please RSVP and register today! Don't miss this opportunity to engage with cutting-edge climate solutions and help shape a sustainable future for our communities.
Did you miss the other talks in this series? Check out the recordings below:
September 14, 2023: Climate Solutions at the State Level (Missed this talk? Recording available here)
Speaker: Joel Creswell, Department of Ecology
- State policies and plans to reduce GHG emissions 
- Clean Fuel Standard and Climate Commitment Act 
September 28, 2023: Climate Adaptation, Mitigation, and Resilience (Missed this talk? Recording available here)
Speaker: Chuck Greene, Friday Harbor Labs
- Removing and storing carbon 
- Seaweed and algal solutions 
Speaker: Paul Cereghino, NOAA Restoration Center
- Supporting local resiliency and adaptability through federal programs 
October 12, 2023: San Juan County’s Climate Action Plan (Missed this talk? Recording available here)
Introduction by Senator Liz Lovelett
Speaker: Jay Kimball, San Juan County’s Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee
- San Juan County’s plan, Electric vehicles 
Speaker: Vince Dauciunas, OPALCO
Resilient energy systems: power, electrification, "Switch it up" program, solar, experimental tidal energy, transportation
 
                         
            