A Public Forum on the Environment, Issues, Solutions, Sustainability, and Action at FGCU Cohen Center Ballroom on November 12th, starting at 6 p.m.
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Are You Concerned About the Urgent and Hazardous Nature of Climate Change? This will be the first part of a two-part series addressing Climate Change, Issues, Solutions, and Sustainability in greater Estero.
Your involvement in this forum is not just important; it’s empowering. By incorporating diverse perspectives and insights, we can develop comprehensive solutions that address the pressing environmental issues we face. We need your input to ensure our discussions are inclusive and reflect the community’s needs and aspirations. Your voice is not just heard; it’s crucial. Your voice can make a significant difference in our community’s future.
You’ll Learn:
- What pressing climate change and warming issues threaten our environment and quality of life in greater Estero?
- How are increasing temperatures directly impacting greater Estero?
- What do climate change and warming mean in a municipal environment (transportation, energy efficiency, waste reduction, environmental sustainability growth policies?)?
- What climate change and warming threat-mitigating projects can be implemented?
- What examples of active participation are pivotal to driving the transformative changes we need?
- What is a “Reasoned Plan of Action” approach?
- What organization should lead the establishment of the approach in greater Estero?
- How can we establish local climate change and warming efforts related to water quality, municipal climate change and warming, environmental education, and community engagement?
- What are the potential sources of water pollution, climate change, and warming in greater Estero?
- Given the continued growth in urbanization, is the quantity of water in greater Estero available from our aquifers?
- What are the solutions if there is a potential water shortage?
Greg Tolley, Professor of Marine Science and Executive Director of The Water School at Florida Gulf Coast University, will moderate the Forum.
Panel Members:
- Mike Savarese, Professor, Department of Marine and Earth Sciences, FGCU.
- Matt DePaolis, Policy Director, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation
- Codty Pierce, The Calusa Waterkeeper.
- FGCU Student studying environmental issues.
