PARTNERSHIP NEWS

Happy Earth Week, Partners! What better time to share exciting news from P2AD - given that our work together has grown far beyond pollution prevention, DNR Commissioner Clark has announced the renaming of our division to the DNR Sustainability Division. The Partnership for a Sustainable Georgia will continue to be core to the operations of the division. A new chapter in our organization begins!

This month we wish our best to Sarah Dearman as she leaves the division to join the Communications Team in Commissioner Clark's office.  While we'll miss her daily enthusiasm in the office, we congratulate her and look forward to working closely with her in her new position.  If Sarah was your Partner Rep., you should be hearing from your new representative soon. 

We hope you'll take advantage of some of the many Earth Week activities, and last but not least, remember that your Annual Performance Reports (APRs) are due Apr. 30. We appreciate your time in updating us on your progress and letting us know how we can help further your sustainability goals.

HEADLINES

APRS Due Wednesday, Apr. 30
2009 Annual Performance Reports (APRs) are due Apr. 30. Please follow the below links to complete the appropriate report based on your Partnership level and track.

• Sustainable Office Toolkit (SOT) Track Partners will report via an online survey.
• Bronze EMS Track Partners will report via an online survey.
• Champion Partners will also complete an online survey.
• All other Partners will report through the P²AD online system.

For Silver and Gold Level members formerly in Performance Track, please submit your annual performance report through the Performance Track reporting website.

Free EMS Training Jun. 17
Mark your calendars for the Partnership's semi-annual, free, one-day EMS training at Georgia Tech. The day starts with an overview of environmental management systems, and then helps participants understand Aspects and Impacts. Look for details in the May enews.

Grants for Businesses
Three grant opportunities are worth your attention month:

Recovery Act Funding for the National Clean Diesel Campaign - deadline Ap. 28

EPA's Small Business Innovation Research Phase I Program - deadline May 20

DoE's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program- deadline May 26

Visit ScrapMatchGA
Visit ScrapMatchGA.org to post your recyclable, unwanted, used, surplus, or reusable commodities. The site can also be used to search and post for materials wanted. Listing is free and can help save energy, conserve resources, minimize disposal costs, and save landfill space. More>

Sustainability Division's Chuck Boelkins Highlighted for his Clean Commute
Read about our own Clean Air Commuter Champion and the savings he's seen through his clean commute.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

City of Atlanta launches efforts to create sustainability and the Atlanta Climate Action Plan
In 2005, Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin joined 140 mayors in identifying environmental sustainability as a critical factor for American cities.  They signed the Climate Protection Agreement charging ourselves with implementing sustainability plans based on best global practices and reducing emissions seven percent by 2012.  More>