Past Events and Trainings

Land Development 

     An Ounce of Prevention

           versus a Pound of Mitigation

                                                        February 4, 2009       

 

 

 

 

 Events & Classes

Link to more information from the workshop

 

Workshop participants learned  to minimize the degradation inherent in land clearing, road grading, and home site construction by becoming more knowledgeable about the natural landscape. Development and long-term maintenance costs can be reduced, & property value increased through coordinated planning and careful consideration of home site, solar potential, septic systems, and access. Developers, landowners and contractors can find practical ways to maintain ecological integrity while blending comfort, safety, and utility through assessment of the land's topography and existing natural elements,

Solutions for a Sustainable & Thriving Economy on the North Olympic Peninsula

 

The potential for boosting local businesses, & creating strong communities was the burgeoning & exciting “Think Local First” campaign, grown out of our last event, Making It Last! 2009,  held March 20 - 21, 2009.

 

Sustainable Peninsula website……..Link here

Michelle Long,  founder of Sustainable Connections in Bellingham, Washington was the keynote speaker & workshop facilitator

Download Michelle’s presentation in PDF format…...link here

 

Link to the Sustainable Connection’s website …..link here

Michelle Long

Michelle Long was an inspiration to all who attended her workshops.

 

Momentum is gathering for local businesses to utilize Michelle’s template as the starting point to form an effective local business campaign

Upcoming Professional Trainings

Contact Us

 

PO Box 748

Port Angeles, WA, 98362  

 

Ph: 360.452.8160

Fax: 360.452.8197

 

Email    info@builtgreenclallam.org

 

              

            

April 29th, 2010 from 8am - 5pm

EPA Certified Lead Renovator Training

Presented by the NPBA

 

Save the date!

 

           January 26, 2010  PUD #1

February 9, 2010 

March 13-14, 2010    Building               Remodeling & Energy EXPO

May 18, 2010  IRC/Energy Code Update Class from 8am - Noon

May 11, 2010

August 10, 2010

November 2, 2010

Preserving Native Vegetation to Reduce Storm water Impacts

Tree Removal on Steep Slopes of Puget Sound Shorelines

Low Impact Development Techniques for Wooded Shoreline Home sites

How to Prevent Injury and Damage to Trees Before, During, and After Construction Projects

Restoring Native Vegetation on Coastal Bluffs in Puget Sound – An Overview

Slope Revegetation: A Checklist of Factors to Consider