| Sustainability
Forum
 What
is the Sustainability Forum?
- Public forum
- Promotes awareness
and interest in our natural resources and in sustainable community
development by bringing together professionals, businesses and the
general public to plan our future.
Forum
Topics:
- Sustainable
Forestry and Biomass Energy
- Waste
Management
- Renewable
Energy and Economic Development
- Biodiesel
- Sustainable
Agriculture
- Solar
and Wind Energy
1.
Sustainable Forestry and Biomass
How can we further a dialogue between local foresters and the environmental
community on sustainable forestry and the use of biomass derived from
fuel load reduction programs in the national forests surrounding our
community?
- Stewardship
practices
- Local materials
and products
- Efficient design
for buildings
- Renewable industries
- biomass at SOC
2.
Waste Management
How does the county work towards ‘zero-waste’?
- Total recycling
industry
- Creation of jobs:
- waste reduction
manager
- community composter
- green waste
manager
- Biomass to energy
- Organic composting
- Biodiesel
- Recycling
3.
Renewable Energy and Economic Development
How can local businesses link together to use “waste” products
from each other and cut costs? How do we make the transition from non-renewable
to renewable energy sources in all sectors including homes, businesses,
industries, and transportation?
- Local business
- Industry
- Transportation
- Generating wealth
locally
- Micro enterprise
- Diverse economy
- Buildings
4.
Sustainable Agriculture
How could we use renewable energy to create self-sufficient and sustainable
farms and ranches?
- Community Supported
Agriculture (CSA)
- Farming and
ranching practices
- Farmer’s
markets
- Linking farms
to schools
- Transition from
fossil fuels to renewable energy
- Water conservation
5.
Solar and Wind Energy
What types of renewable energy are feasible in our region?
- Feasibility
studies
- New technology
education
- Entrepreneurial
and employment opportunities
- Encourage public
policy support for renewable energy sources
What sustainability means to SEG?
- Thriving socio-political
economic and ecological systems
- Renewable energy
sources
- Holistic and
integrated solutions
- A quality legacy
We the citizens
of Siskiyou County have abundant opportunities in our own backyard to
use renewable energy sources and create thriving economic and ecological
systems in our area. Shasta Energy Group (SEG) believes in taking steps
to increase our use of renewable energy sources, which enhance forest
ecosystems, and restore and improve land health and water quality and
leave a sustainable legacy for generations to come.
Sustainability
Forum Goals:
- Present a variety
of local and regional experts
- Promote and build
awareness and interest in the natural environment and community
- Initiate tangible
on-the-ground projects
Sustainability
Forum Outcomes:
- Community dialogue
- A shared vision
among our communities
- New partnerships
between various sectors
- federal agencies
- private industries
- business owners
- communities
- private landowners
Sustainability
Forum Plan:
- Community Outreach
Meetings
What is Sustainability Anyway? Each community outreach meeting will
focus on basic sustainability concepts and apply community specific
approaches that will benefit the entire county.
- Forum presentations
- based on community
input
- on-going regular
events county wide
Next
Steps for the Sustainability Forum
- Secure funding
- Identify venues
- Enlist Volunteers
(time and talent)
- Schedule presenters
- Continue outreach
and media marketing
- Renewable Energy
Education Information Sheets
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