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[Louisette Lanteigne]

Hello Gren 
Point of clairificationThe city of Waterloo has approved the community gardens but are clarifying the funding and programs currently. Karen Scian just got in touch with me on this. Good news there. My apology for the previous mix up. 
MUNICIPAL NEWS
It's the end of summer, many folks aren't home so of course at the municipal level, there is PLENTY happening. Key reports (lots of environmental ones), request for public input and more are all happening at once so here is the low down based on municipality. 
CITY OF WATERLOO:
City of Waterloo wants public input on forming an operating budget for 2011,  2012-2014 forecast, as well as a 2011 capital budget and forecast for 2012-2020. Many ways to give feedback including online survey. Details here:http://www.city.waterloo.on.ca/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=78&mid=526&def=News%20Article%20View&ItemId=1331
The City of Waterloo wants public input via a short survey to find out where to install new bike parking shelters and what to put on their new bike trail map.  Details here:http://www.city.waterloo.on.ca/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=2607
Everything you need to know about
 the Waterloo Municipal Election is here:http://www.city.waterloo.on.ca/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=2524
Emerald Ash Borer is in Waterloo Region. Info page on this is here:http://www.city.waterloo.on.ca/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=2639
CITY OF KITCHENER:
New "AIR QUALITY IN KITCHENER" report receives support:
http://cityofkitchener.icreate.kitchener.ca/en/newslist/index.aspxThe Kitchener Cycling Master Plan has been endorsed by Committeehttp://cityofkitchener.icreate.kitchener.ca/en/newslist/index.aspx
For Kitchener Election Info visit here:http://app.kitchener.ca/election/
City of Cambridge:
For Cambridge Election Info visit here:http://www.cambridge.ca/article.php?sid=222
CITY OF GUELPH:
Landmark District Energy Feasibility Study Evaluates Potential Clean Energy Projects for Guelph
District Energy study provides a roadmap for city planners considering combined heat and power plants as part of their sustainable energy planning for communitieshttp://guelph.ca/newsroom_display.cfm?itemID=79124
Guelph Hydro to Lead the Implementation of Sustainable Energy Projects for the City of Guelph: Rooftop solar, biogas and district energy being explored under the Community Energy Initiativehttp://guelph.ca/newsroom_display.cfm?itemID=79114
OTHER NEWS:
IN WOOLWICH, Tonight at 6:30Elmira Bio Fuel Citizen’s Committee (BFCC)  is hosting a meeting against a proposed the biogas plant in Woolwich at the Woolwich Memorial Centre tonight starting at 6:30. To read a recent article about this visit here:http://observerxtra.com/2/news/biogas-opponents-rally-for-support/
The Draft Grand River Watershed Assessment Report is now available for public comment:  New maps, new data by region, new risks identified. This is a major report for anyone who is interested in source water protection. View contents here: http://www.sourcewater.ca/index/document.cfm?sec=7&sub1=8&sub2=1
To share feedback on the report or to attend the meetings regarding this data visit here:http://www.sourcewater.ca/index/document.cfm?Sec=7&Sub1=8
Video Recommendation: Lisa Margonelli: The political chemistry of oilOnly 4% of the world's population uses 25% of the world's oil. Gas stations are trying to brainwash consumers into feeling that refilling is a fun experience which is why gas tank machines are now designed to look like ATM's and why stations look more appealing these days. One
 gallon of gas purchased results in 29 cents in related health care costs. To learn of this and more more view the video here: http://www.ted.com/talks/lisa_margonelli_the_political_chemistry_of_oil.htmlHave a good one folksLulu :0)
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