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Fund will bring 20,000 trees to Houston
Houston
(January 26, 2007)- Calling all tree-huggers! You can help plant 20,000
trees along Will Clayton Parkway on Saturday in what organizers say is
the largest volunteer tree-planting in Houston's history. "It's going
to be a big deal. Really, it's going to be a party," said Gary Woods
with Trees for Houston, a nonprofit organization that promotes
protection and planting of trees.
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| Funding |
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ECO Community Intern-
Deadline: Feb. 16, 2007
Community organizations working on environmental
protection at the grassroots level can apply for paid summer interns
who have been trained in science, engineering, management, education,
and policy-related projects at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA).
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CALLING ALL MEMBERS
TELL US WHAT YOU DID IN 2006
ACT is dedicated to spreading the good word about
your work. To do that, we need to know your latest achievements.
Please complete the 2006 ACT Member Benchmarking Survey today.
There are 4 questions, estimated to take 15 minutes. Please
complete this simple survey so that we can promote your accomplishments.
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American Public Health Week- April 2-8 2007
National Public Health Week (NPHW) is an
opportunity to attract media attention to health issues impacting your
community. As you think about ways to promote the value of urban
forests, this event may be an opportunity to highlight the human health
benefits that trees provide, particularly regarding asthma and clean
air.
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| Public Policy |
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Continuing Resolution Funds FY 2007 Budget
Washington, DC (February 1, 2007)- The House
passed a joint resolution (HJ Res20) on January 31, providing $463.5
billion in appropriations for fiscal year 2007. The package funds most
programs at 2006 levels with several exceptions, including increases in
education, housing, and health programs.
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| Success Story |
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City of Davenport- Tree Planting Program
(Davenport, Iowa) The City of Davenport conducted
a tree inventory in the early 1980s and found it was in decline,
largely due to disease and neglect. In response, the City
initiated the Davenport Tree Planting Program, an exemplary
public-private partnership with a committed, long-term volunteer
advocate base and a dedicated staff.
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| About ACT |
Alliance for Community Trees is dedicated to improving the environment where 80% of
Americans live: our cities, towns, and villages.
Together, ACT's national network of members have
planted and cared for 7.8 million trees with help
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