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Weekly Green Fact

Weekly Green Fact

Happy International Water Day! KEEPING OUR WATER CLEAN IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY Here are some ways you can help do your part to protect our water resources: At Home: • Never dump anything in storm drains • Keep grass clippings, leaves, and lawn chemicals off paved surfaces • Apply pesticides and fertilizers at the correct rate and time • Minimize detergent pollution by using a commercial car wash • Repair auto leaks • Direct downspouts away from hard surfaces, collect rainwater…

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A Litter Bit Better! T-shirts Available

A Litter Bit Better! T-shirts Available

You asked for them, and now we’re delivering. Show your Rochester pride and Help Make Rochester A Litter Bit Better! today by ordering a cool green t-shirt! Shirts are available for you and your ALBB group to wear proudly as you help collect litter and prevent pollution around Rochester.  Proceeds from shirt sales will be used to support upcoming Litter Bit Better events. Mark your calendars! Sizes available: Youth small, medium, large.  Adult small, medium, large, x-large, xx-large. Cost: $12.00…

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Deep Energy Reduction Builders Tour

Deep Energy Reduction Builders Tour

When: March 22nd, 2011 from 11 A.M. – 1 P.M. Come hungry and ready to learn how the Deep Energy Reduction project is working at Eagle Bluff. Please RSVP by March 21st by calling (507) 467-2437. Directions are available on our website: www.eagle-bluff.org

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City Announces New Adopt-A-Storm Water Pond Program

City Announces New Adopt-A-Storm Water Pond Program

Citizens who want to make a difference in their neighborhoods while protecting water quality are invited to participate in the City of Rochester’s new Adopt-A-Storm-Water-Pond program.  There are over 100 storm water management ponds in Rochester that can be adopted by interested groups, businesses, and individuals. Interested volunteers should contact Mike Kraszewski (mkraszewski@rochestermn.gov or 328-2431) to inquire about adoptable locations.  The City will provide aerial photos of each site, trash bags and stickers, a sign to recognize your efforts, and…

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Volunteer Opportunity!

Volunteer Opportunity!

Excited about the Think Green Fair?  Would you like to be more involved? Volunteer to help out during the day by filling out this short application: Think Green Fair Volunteer Sign-Up Hope to see you there! More info about the Think Green Fair can be found here.

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The Ethical Practices Board for the City of Rochester

The Ethical Practices Board for the City of Rochester

The Appointing Committee is seeking applications from Rochester residents who are interested in serving on the Ethical Practices Board for the City of Rochester for the term  of May 1, 2011, to April 30, 2014.  The Ethical Practices Board is responsible for all City Code of Ethics and conflict of interest issues. Applications can be picked up at the City Clerk’s Office, Room 135 City Hall, or call 328-2900 to request an application to be mailed.  Completed applications must be…

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Weekly Green Fact

Weekly Green Fact

When the weather is cold and frigid we tend to shut and seal all of our doors and windows in order to keep in the heat. So if we shut ourselves in and do not lit in any fresh air then the air in our homes is not fresh at all. One way to clean your indoor air is by removing pollutants with the use of house-plants.  House-plants can remove the 3 main indoor pollutants: formaldehyde, benzene, and carbon monoxide. …

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Public Information Meeting

Public Information Meeting

Date: March 15th, 2011 Time: 4:00 -7:00 PM Place: United Way Building (903 West Center St) You are invited to attend an Informational Meeting / Open House related to the City of Rochester’s planned 2012 reconstruction of 2nd Street SW between 6th Avenue and 11th Avenue SW. The city is currently working with an engineering consultant team on a conceptual layout for the reconstruction of the corridor.  The project team is seeking public input related to the overall connect.  Citizens…

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Your city, your county, your neighbors need your help!

Your city, your county, your neighbors need your help!

Emerald Ash Borer – Community Outreach Volunteers Are you: 1.  An involved citizen? 2.  A believer in volunteerism? 3.  Someone who likes to speak to your neighbors? 4.  A lover of trees? Yes, yes, yes, yes?  Then we need you! Be a part of Minnesota’s one-of-a-kind program to prepare communities for the Emerald Ash Borer.  You may not be able to stop the borer, but you can help prevent catastrophic losses to your leafy communities. The University of Minnesota, University…

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Weekly Green Fact

Weekly Green Fact

Spring is finally here but as we all know it is still chilly in the mornings and what is better than a hot cup of coffee or tea to get the day started. Now and days there are plenty of reusable alternatives to the paper cup which come in many different designs to fit many personalities.  They also tend to keep your drink warmer for longer.  Imagine the amount of waste that could be kept out of our landfills from…

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