The 2018 Southeast Sustainable Communities Fund Awards More Than $1.7M for Climate Change Projects in Six Southeastern Communities
The Southeast Sustainable Communities Fund (SSCF) is pleased to announce that it will invest a total of $1,798,400 to support six sustainability projects in the Southeast.
Read More2017 Southeast Sustainable Communities Fund invests $1.5M across six Southeast communities.
Grantees will implement projects that build equitable local solutions to climate change.
Read MoreAssessing Climate Vulnerability in Florida
The data collected in climate vulnerability studies helps to identify the most vulnerable areas and populations.
Read MorePROFILE: Elsi Rose, Sustainability Director, Miramar, FL
Elsi has been a member of SSDN since March of 2017.
Read MorePROFILE: Tessa Schreiner, Sustainability Officer, Leon Co., FL
In Leon County, Tessa runs the office of sustainability managing energy plans, a variety of projects, educational efforts and community outreach.
Read MoreSSDN Members are Ready for 100
Despite a reversal in policies around fighting climate change at the federal level, cities and counties across the nation are declaring that they are still committed to clean energy.
Read MorePROFILE: Glen Hadwen, Sustainability Manager, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Glen understands the importance of preparing for climate resilience.
Read MorePROFILE: Jane Gregory, Pollution Prevention Coordinator, Orange County EPD
In 2010, Orange County hired Jane as a contractor to develop and manage a Residential Energy Efficiency incentive program focused on changing energy use behavior.
Read MorePROFILE: Jeremiah Leroy, Sustainability Officer, Buncombe Co., NC
Jeremiah LeRoy became the Sustainability Officer for Buncombe County in 2017, bringing with him to the job a wealth of experience in finance, tax, and IT departments.
Read MorePROFILE: Amber Weaver, Sustainability Manager, Asheville, NC
I got into sustainability because I love it. When I went to college I wanted to do things to help the world and community. I have a great love for the outdoors. Getting where I am now was a natural process. I’ve worked in water resources, with Keep America Beautiful, and on recycling and waste efforts. All of that has culminated in the work I do now.
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