Archive for the ‘In the news’ Category

August 28th, 3 great events!!

August 28th is a day FULL of great events! Check out a chance to make new friends and help our National Park look great for Labor Day Guests!!! If trail maintenance is not for you…remember the Summer Celebration of Water at Riverfront Park.
Then EVERYONE should attend the SC Wildlife Federation Dinner & Auction that evening.
Care [...]

August 21, 2010   Posted in: In the news, Public Events  Comments Closed

EPA requests comments on coal ash

Coal ash is a dangerous mixture of arsenic, lead, mercury and many other poisons. When improperly disposed of it contaminates drinking water supplies, surface waters and communities. There are thousands of these poorly managed and maintained coal ash impoundments across the country and one in Lower Richland County.
The National Riverkeeper Alliance is asking for everyone who [...]

July 30, 2010   Posted in: ACTION ALERT, Environmental Concern, In the news, National Legislation, Public Hearing  Comments Closed

July 3rd Food, Inc. at 701 Whaley… free!

Come celebrate with The All Local Farmer’s Market on their 1st anniversary and see a free screening of the amazing movie Food, Inc.  The screening will be inside at 701 Whaley and begin at 10AM.  Come early and have breakfast before the film.  Stay after and buy great local produce, baked goods, eggs & meat, [...]

June 24, 2010   Posted in: Education Opportunity, In the news, Public Events  Comments Closed

EPA proposes new drinking water standards

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to revise a national primary drinking water regulation to achieve greater public health protection against waterborne pathogens in the distribution systems of public water systems.  Waterborne pathogens can cause a variety of illnesses with symptoms such as acute abdominal discomfort or in more extreme cases, kidney failure, [...]

June 17, 2010   Posted in: In the news  Comments Closed

Richland County proposes ballot amendment to fund road/transit/greenways

County Council unanimously approved the CMRTA’s proposed improvements and adjustments to the transit system, effective July 12, 2010.
In addition, there was also a positive vote by County Council for the 2nd Reading of the Ordinance regarding a 1-cent sales tax to support and improve the County’s transportation network.
The public hearing on the 1-cent sales tax has been [...]

May 21, 2010   Posted in: In the news, Public Hearing  Comments Closed

Feb 22, Mayoral Candidate Forum on Environment

Join us at 701 Whaley Street in the Olympia Room next to the Gallery, to hear the candidates weigh in on creating a sustainable city and addressing environmental concerns.  We will begin with a meet & greet at 5:30 till 6PM when the forum begins.
The 701 Center for Contempoary Art will have a bar set [...]

February 14, 2010   Posted in: Education Opportunity, In the news, Member event, Public Events  Comments Closed

Backyard Chickens

As part of the Slow Food and Food Security movement backyard chickens are gaining popularity in many of our nations “best places to live” cities.  Chickens, not roosters, are being welcomed as the pet that gives back.  Eggs for your table and fertilizer for your garden. If you support this movement you may want to [...]

February 11, 2010   Posted in: In the news, Land Use  Comments Closed

Bolton on Richland County Council

Read Bolton’s comments on Kit Smith’s departure from County Council.   Know your Council representatives, encourage and support good people to run for council and VOTE in the June primary.  Informed citizens are the best defense against poor government.  Get involved, learn about smart growth and stay in touch with your council representative!

December 24, 2009   Posted in: In the news  Comments Closed

Clean Air Midlands Business Forum

On December 11th at the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Ballroom.  Our largest employers and businesses with  air permits have been invited to learn how to improve our air quality with employee programs and smart, green change that will ave them money.  The Clean Air Midlands Forum is a joint effort by Richland County, Lexington County, [...]

December 9, 2009   Posted in: Education Opportunity, In the news, Public Events  Comments Closed

Energy Efficient Future In SC 11/12, 1:30PM

1:30PM Green Quad Event: Join Suzanne Watson, Director of Policy, American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy and Senator Thomas C. Alexander, chairman of the State Regulation of Public Utilities Review Committee, to learn how South Carolina can reduce its dependence on carbon-based energy, more efficiently use its water resources and strengthen its economy by [...]

November 8, 2009   Posted in: Education Opportunity, In the news, Public Events  Comments Closed