REMINDER: SFV Climate Reality Chapter Mtg, Tues., Oct 8th, 7pm

Help Choose Our Meeting Topics!

It's time to think about what we want to focus on at next year's chapter meetings. Want to learn about the latest in battery storage technology? Curious whether LADWP is on track to provide carbon-free energy by 2030? Need help understanding green banking and how to divest from fossil fuels? Fill out our survey to tell us which climate topics you're interested in, or suggest your own ideas!

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Choose all topics you're interested in. Use the 'Other' section to tell us what else you'd like to learn more about. We've gotten some good suggestions so far, but there's still time for more! The survey will remain open through our chapter meeting on Oct 8.

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY CHAPTER MEETING

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Tuesday, October 8th

7pm - 8:30pm

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No Time To Waste: Turning Ideas Into Action

Join us for an Action Meeting on Oct 8th centered all around waste! We'll tackle the waste in our own lives, from plastics to food to energy to paper. Share ideas for habits and products that work for you and hear what's working for others. Learn how to influence the businesses in your community to reduce waste. Some actions we'll take together on the spot; others we'll share resources for so you can make changes going forward. Let's put the ideas from Total Garbage into practice--together!

October 8th, 7pm

SFV CHAPTER NEWS

2024 SFVCR Legislative Successes

The 2024 legislative session concluded on Sep 30. We are pleased to report that ten of the bills we endorsed this year were signed into law by Gov. Newsom! While we didn't get everything we wanted, this is cause to celebrate. All of you who called and emailed your representatives and the governor to encourage them to support these bills, give yourselves a pat on the back--your advocacy worked! in the section and start typing to add content.

Endorsed bills that will become law Jan 1, 2025:

AB 3233: Oil and Gas Operations: Restrictions
AB 1866: Idle wells
AB 2716: Oil and Gas: Low Production Wells
SB 1053: Eliminating Plastic Bags
SB 1147: Bottled Drinking Water: Microplastics Levels
SB 1156: Groundwater Sustainability Agencies: Financial Disclosures
AB 1889: Conservation element: wildlife and habitat connectivity
AB 2196: Beaver Restoration
AB 2509: Integrated Pest Management, Invasive Species
AB 2552: Ban Rodenticides in Wildlife Habitat Areas

Tour the Ridwell Recycling Facility with Us!

Our chapter has arranged a tour of the Ridwell Recycling Facility in Van Nuys. Ridwell is a recycling service that has recently expanded to Los Angeles; they pick up hard-to-recycle items that LA Sanitation can't accept in the blue bins, like plastic bags, multilayer plastics (e.g. chip bags, pet food bags, etc), light bulbs, batteries, and more. Then, they work with local partners to make sure items get recycled or reused right here in LA.

Curious how that works and want to see for yourself? Join us for a one-hour tour and get all your questions answered! Limited space available; email climatereality.sfv@gmail.com to reserve a spot on the tour.

Monday Oct 21 at 1:00pm - Ridwell Recycling Facility in Van Nuys

November Election: Yes on Prop 4, Yes on Local Measure GG

We've got some important ballot measures on this November's ballot. Prop 4, the Climate Bond, will help California shift from disaster response to disaster prevention before the damage becomes too costly and unmanageable – preventing wildfires, providing safe drinking water for everyone, and protecting our forests, beaches, and coasts. Local Measure GG will improve local fire prevention services and protect wildlife habitat and open space in the areas of Encino, Tarzana, and Woodland Hills/Calabasas.

Please consider putting up a yard sign in favor of one or both of these measures! They may be under the radar, but they're crucial to our climate resilience as we face the effects of climate change. Email climatereality.sfv@gmail.com to request a yard sign today!

Artificial Turf Task Force

THANK YOU to everyone who wrote in to support LA's artificial turf motion! As a result, the City Council unanimously passed...a substitute artificial turf motion with many of the same components, but some weakened provisions. We're still hopeful this will lay the groundwork for our ultimate goal: a full ban on artificial turf.

This battle won’t be easy; it takes a lot of work and outreach to change minds and policy! If you'd like to get involved in this effort, contact Terry Saucier at terry.climatereality.sfv@gmail.com.

Congratulations To Pioneer Woman of The Year Terry Saucier!

"It is my sincere pleasure to extend a warm welcome to the 34th Annual Pioneer Women Awards. This year, we celebrate the theme “Pillars of Change: Women in Public Service.
I am delighted to join the members of the LA City Council and the Commission on the Status of Women in commemorating our esteemed honorees leading the way for future generations of female leaders. I commend your contributions."

Karen Bass
Mayor, City of Los Angeles

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