Resource Management & Protection

Resource Management & Protection

Promote the management of natural resources as interrelated parts of life-supporting ecosystems. Promote resource conservation, stewardship, and long-range planning, with the responsibility for managing natural resources shared by all levels of government. Preserve the physical, chemical and biological integrity of the ecosystem with maximum protection of public health and the environment.

Event Date: 
Apr 11 2022 07:00 pm

On April 11, 2022, Kerry Malloy Snyder, JD, Advocacy Director for the Neponset River Watershed Association, will speak over Zoom on stormwater resiliency and how our towns can prepare for expected stormwater overflows in the future.

NCR March 18th Flyerv2
Event Date: 
Mar 18 2021 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm
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Zoom Webinar

Question: What can cities like Pasadena do to fight global climate change?

Challenges facing otsego County event
Event Date: 
Apr 09 2024 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
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Shineman Chapel House, Hartwick College

Map of Lee Property and Hickory Sink
News

The Lee property development effort has now entered what will likely be a protracted and unpredictable final stage. As many of you know, Special Area Planning, required since 2,279 acres of the 3,006 acres of the Hickory Sink Strategic Ecosystem are within the Lee Property, is in three steps as outlined in the article. The League of Women Voters of Alachua County’s Natural Resources Committee will be advocating for a golf course and supporting infrastructure that sets the standard for environmentally conscious courses nationwide. Simultaneously, we will support the search for conservation easement funding.

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Action Alerts

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) will soon be reviewing proposals for the Lee Property. There are upcoming meetings discussing this property and LWVAC encourages everyone to attend any and all of the meetings.

Map of Lee Property and Hickory Sink
News

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) will soon be reviewing proposals for the Lee Property. There are three upcoming meetings discussing this property and LWVAC encourages everyone to attend any and all of the meetings.

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Action Alerts

09/20/23: Gainesville Residents United, Inc. provides an update and timeline for the city lawsuit regarding the takeover of Gainesville Regional Utilities.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Coos County supports conscientious management of the International Port of Coos Bay. This updated position has been approved.

League of Women Voters of Coos County Study International Port of Coos Bay

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News

This is an excerpt from Gainesville Commissioner Bryan Eastman's May 14, 2023, Substack article, Preview: Gainesville i

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