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August 10, 2010

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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 15 million trees with help from over 5 million volunteers.

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	RESEARCH Davey Seeks Stormwater Project Information for EPA Study Davey Resource Group is working for the USEPA to design a guide about stormwater management systems that incorporate trees. If you've used engineered systems, Davey would like to hear from you. Other Research: Green Cities: Good Health Neighborhood Greenness Linked to Lower Obesity Penn State Scientists Study Beetles
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	PUBLIC POLICY 2010 Summer District Work Period Your Congressional representatives are home for the end of the summer, with Congress in recess from August 9 to September 10. This is a great opportunity to schedule a meeting with your representative. Other Public Policy Initiatives: 2010 Advocacy Agenda SBA Tree Planting Bill 2010 Green Infrastructure Summit Content Now Available
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	FUNDING Patagonia Environmental Grants (Deadline: Rolling)- Patagonia funds only environmental work. Because they believe true change occurs only through a strong grassroots movement, funding focuses on organizations that build a strong base of citizen support. Other Funding Opportunities: TD Housing for Everyone Grant Fruit Tree 101 Program Understanding the FY11 EPA Job Training Grant Guidelines Ameriprise Community Relations Grants
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