REMINDER: SFV Climate Reality Mtg.,Tuesday, September 9th, 7pm

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY CHAPTER MEETING

Join our Chapter Meeting

Tuesday, September 9th

7pm - 8:30pm

Click Here To Register

Everyone is welcome! Please spread the word.

The Fish Reef Project: Restoring Kelp Forests,

One Reef At A Time

Are you in need of some uplifting news? Join our monthly chapter meeting to hear guest speaker Chris Goldblatt, Founder and CEO of The Fish Reef Project, talk about his inspiring work restoring kelp forests off the coast of Santa Barbara and around the world!

Tuesday, September 9th, 7:00pm Register Here

Chris Goldblatt has spent 35 years on and in the water in every part of the globe. His passion led him to found The Fish Reef Project, which makes artificial reefs that enhance ecosystems and improve local fisheries and food security. He is achieving his goal of creating and implementing direct actions to improve ocean health with guaranteed and measurable results. Chris is also the inventor of systems which create primary funding platforms for large scale ocean restoration and "blue carbon" removal projects that provide verifiable and tangible emissions reductions.

SFV CHAPTER NEWS & EVENTS

Legislative Committee News

Our state legislature will be voting on important bills over the next two weeks. After the legislative votes, we will be asking you to contact Governor Newsom's office to request his signature on our endorsed bills. Stay tuned for more information . . .

If you're not on our Legislative Team email list, we'd love for you to join so you can receive emails with timely Action Alerts directly from our Legislative Chairs in between newsletters. Please contact Kathy Schaeffer to join this very fun and informative group! Here's a current example:

ACTION ALERT: The Trump administration has announced plans to obliterate the Roadless Rule, a landmark land-conservation policy that has protected many of the most pristine backcountry areas of our National Forest System against costly and harmful road building and logging since 2001. Sign the EarthJustice petition to save the Roadless Rule!

Special Event with Alta-Sea CEO Terry Tamminen, Sept. 10th

SFVCR member Steve Hochman invites us all to a special evening with sustainable superstar Terry Tamminen. Terry is the CEO of Alta-Sea, dedicated to launching sustainable companies that focus on serving the Blue Economy and profiting from the ocean’s infinite potential.

Terry's presentation will draw from his wide-ranging background as a sustainable entrepreneur and expert on climate solutions, including his role as The Santa Monica Baykeeper, his experience leading Gov. Schwarzenegger’s California Environmental Protection Agency, establishing the Million Solar Roofs Initiative and California's rise as the #1 Solar Market in America, and his work as the CEO of Leonardo DiCaprio’s Foundation and co-founder of UCLA’s Environmental Law Clinic.

Come be inspired by Terry's wealth of experience and vision for a sustainable economy in the future!

The Local Peasant ($25 minimum food/drink purchase suggested)

22901 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA

RSVP to Steve Hochman to reserve limited spots or call/text 818-402-4166.

Wednesday, September 10, 7pm

Wild & Scenic Film Festival, Sep 20

Calling all changemakers, film buffs, and nature enthusiasts!

SFVCR will be tabling at MHCC's 2nd annual hosting of the Wild & Scenic Film Fe stival on September 20th, 6-9pm. This year’s program will feature 10 inspiring films, speaker Mikah Meyer, silent auctions, local community resources, and a delicious selection of food & beverages.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

We hope to see you there!

Saturday, Sept. 20th, 6pm

Rise Up For A Sun-Powered Planet!

"Sun Day" is a global day of action on September 21st, 2025 to celebrate the power of clean energy. Solar, wind, and batteries are now the cheapest form of power on the planet, lowering costs, creating new jobs, and strengthening communities. Join us in celebrating the progress we’ve made while we push for more!

Click here to find the event nearest you.

Let LA Know What We Want In Our City's Parks

The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks is launching Phase 3 of the Park Needs Assessment, which will guide the future development of LA's parks. This is our chance to tell the city what our communities need: more nature, less artificial turf!

There will be six upcoming in-person and virtual community meetings where you can offer your input on the Draft Park Needs Assessment. To join an upcoming meeting, click here for more information.

You can also write a public comment on the current draft plan to voice your opinions here.

In-Person SFVCR Activity: Tour of Donald C. Tillman

Water Reclamation Plant

We are working on securing a date in October for touring the Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Plant here in the Valley next to the Japanese Gardens at Woodley. Stay tuned for our next newsletter with details; signups will be on a first come, first reserved basis. There is a 10 person minimum required to host a tour with a maximum of 25 guests.

As our members seek solace from difficult times, comfort comes in many forms. Please enjoy this poem shared by Diana Weynand, and if you come across something inspiring you'd like to share, please submit it to climatereality.sfv@gmail.com.

There are days when

my earth bound feet

lumber under the burden

of humankind's follies

It is then that the gentle

sea breeze tilts my

chin skywards

to behold a wonder

an ethereal cloud

offering a bouquet of colour

I'm reminded that while

the earth may hold my feet