At their August 18, 2011 meeting, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Advisory Committee (SWAC) voted on two requests from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services to change the city’s Post-Construction Control Ordinance (PCCO). If adopted, these changes will reduce protection for tree canopy, natural areas, stream corridors and water quality throughout Charlotte. SWAC voted against the request to [...]
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* CharMeck SWAC Vote Rejects Proposal to Weaken Tree and Stream Protection
Posted in Charlotte, Conservation, Politics, Take Action, Trees on August 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
* Charlotte Trees and Streams At Risk – Public Hearing July 25
Posted in Charlotte, Conservation, Mecklenburg, Sierra Club, Take Action, Trees on July 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Here’s an update on the Proposed Revision to the City Post-Construction Controls. City’s trees, streams at risk By Rick Roti Special to The Observer Jul. 24, 2011 “Just three years after adoption of the PCCO, six months after adoption of improvements to the city’s tree ordinance, and only weeks after the Charlotte City Council adopted [...]
* Charlotte Tree Canopy Goal
Posted in Charlotte, Conservation, Politics, Sierra Club, Trees on July 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Have you hugged a tree today? Have you read the Charlotte Tree Canopy Goal document? Take a moment and read the draft document and plan. Send me an email if you would like to join others in preserving and protecting our trees! Draft Charlotte Tree Canopy Goal On June 28, the Council approved a 50% [...]
Action Needed: NC Billboard Bill
Posted in Charlotte, Conservation, Mecklenburg, Politics, Take Action, Trees on June 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Here’s an update on the NC BAD Billboard Bill from a coalition in Durham that has been a leader in organizing communities across the state. Please TAKE ACTION and email our Mecklenburg legislative delegation today to vote “No” on the Bad Billboard Bill? Dear Neighbors: This week there were really ugly developments in the fight [...]
* Please Speak for our Parks and Green Spaces This Week
Posted in Charlotte, Conservation, Mecklenburg, Sierra Club, Trees on May 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I just got this message from a Central Piedmont Sierra Club member and long time green space advocate. Can you send a message to your County Commissioner? The Lorax would be proud of you! More on this issue at our Wednesday night Sierra Club meeting. Dear Park Lovers, We need citizens who care about Parks [...]
* Saving and Growing Charlotte’s Tree Canopy Meeting
Posted in Charlotte, Conservation, Events, Mecklenburg, Sierra Club, Take Action, Trees on May 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
If you tend to hug a tree every now and then, like to relax under one, or want your grandchildren to have a beautiful green city you’ll want to plan to attend this meeting on May11th. Here are the details (click on image to see larger version): Want to read up on the proposal? The [...]
* Tell Senator Rucho “We Don’t Want Your Billboard Bill”
Posted in Charlotte, Conservation, Mecklenburg, Sierra Club, Take Action, Trees on March 29, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Why would Senator Rucho co-sponsor a bill that could override the new Charlotte Tree Save Ordinance? The bill (SB183) would override local rules on signage, even those banning digital billboards, and would allow broader cutting of trees and other vegetation in front of the signs to increase visibility. The signs and tree-cutting would disregard local [...]
* Environmentalists worried over electronic billboard bill
Posted in Charlotte, Conservation, Mecklenburg, Sierra Club, Take Action, Trees on March 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The following report ran on NewsChannel 36, WCNC, beginning on March 23rd. Thanks to Greg Argos and photojournalist Pierre Simmons for their coverage of this issue! So What Can I Do About This? TAKE ACTION AT Trading Trees for Billboards?
* Trading Trees for Billboards?
Posted in Charlotte, Conservation, Mecklenburg, Sierra Club, Take Action, Trees on March 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Here they go again! Legislation is making its way through the NC General Assembly that would be a huge giveaway to billboard companies at the expense of your community. Please, contact your representative TODAY, and urge them to vote NO on SB 183 — the Bill Board Bill! Here is what SB 183 does: Allows [...]
* Save Our Trees From a New Billboard Bill – SB 183
Posted in Charlotte, Conservation, Events, Mecklenburg, Sierra Club, Take Action, Trees on March 10, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Download Flyer here No on SB183 Join the Stop SB183 Facebook Page What is SB 183 and why citizens are against the bill Do we really want our state and local highways to be lined with billboards? A bill has been introduced and is being rushed through the NC Senate to allow new and even more [...]
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