 Lake Champlain’s Health is Affected by Climate Change Attend an upcoming meeting to help shape the Vermont Climate Action Plan. September 20, 2021 The state of Vermont is developing its Climate Action Plan and drafters need your input to produce a forward-thinking guidance document that addresses the climate emergency. Seven events to gain public comments will be held throughout the state beginning tomorrow and running through early October. Please plan to attend one and provide input to ensure Vermont’s plan: Meets emission targets established in the 2020 Global Warming Solutions Act, Cuts greenhouse gas emissions across all sectors, Includes historically marginalized communities in the plan development, Is equitable and protects the most vulnerable, and is fully funded Upcoming Meetings The events listed below are opportunities for you to participate in shaping the development and focus of Vermont’s Climate Action Plan which will be adopted on December 1, 2021. All the meetings are family-friendly, free, and open to everyone interested in attending. Food will be provided at all in-person events. In addition, interpretation services may be made available for individuals who register in advance. In-person events will observe COVID-19 safety protocols and all participants are required to wear masks. RSVP to join in here Tuesday, September 21, 5-7 PM Elmore State Park Pavilion | 856 VT-12, Elmore, VT Wednesday, September 22, 5-7 PM Emerald Lake State Park Pavilion | 65 Emerald Lake Ln, East Dorset, VT Thursday, September 23, 5-7 PM Lakeside Park Pavilion | 32 Mill St, Island Pond, VT Sunday, September 26, 3-5 PM Airport Park Pavilion | 500 Colchester Point Rd, Colchester, VT Thursday, September 30, 6-7:30 PM Virtual event via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89988062868?pwd=RXI3SFdDbG52TG1KTG95RFVmTGZpdz09 Meeting ID: 899 8806 2868 Passcode: 192872 One tap mobile +13017158592,,89988062868#,,,,*192872# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,89988062868#,,,,*192872# US (Chicago) Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kv6uW1eMe Tuesday, October 5, 6-7:30 PM Virtual event via Zoom for BIPOC communities Register for the event online here. A zoom link will be sent prior to the meeting. Wednesday, October 6, 6-7:30 PM Virtual event via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86014071130?pwd=cmNOTjJoTDd2dzNXV3JxWlBNS1VjZz09 Meeting ID: 860 1407 1130 Passcode: 465667 One tap mobile +16465588656,,86014071130#,,,,*465667# US (New York) +13017158592,,86014071130#,,,,*465667# US (Washington DC) Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/keeGbaXsxD Thanks for caring,  Lori Fisher, LCC Executive Director LCC’s Facebook Page LCC’s Website Contact Us |