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May 11, 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 10.7 million volunteer hours.

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	RESEARCH Redevelopment Continues in Urban Neighborhoods An updated EPA report shows a continuing shift in development toward urban neighborhoods in the US, despite a slow a real estate market. Other Current Research: A Compendium of UHI Strategies Safe Streets, Livable Streets Green Community Strategies
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	PUBLIC POLICY ACT Applauds Introduction of Senate SBA Tree Planting Bill ACT commends Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) for introducing S. 3279, A bill to reauthorize the national small business tree planting program. Other Public Policy Initiatives: 2010 Advocacy Agenda Climate Bill Green Communities Act
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	FUNDING EPA Funding for Urban and Community Watershed Project (Deadline: May 19)- The EPA is awarding up to $600,000 in funding to an entity to manage an Urban Watershed Capability Building Grant through the Targeted Watershed Grants Program. Other Funding Opportunities: Save the Redwoods League Grants Kodak American Greenways DDCF Energy Efficiency Retrofit 2010 Sprint Community Champions
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