Community Environmental Council’s
2022 Santa Barbara Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 23 at the historic Arlington Theatre
Green Car and E- Bike Show
Climate and Culture
Climate Leadership Summit
Earth Day Concert
and more
I will be speaking briefly at the Climate Leadership Summit be sure to stop by!
To check out the full event schedule visit:
https://sbearthday.org/schedule
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REGIONAL CLIMATE COLLABORATIVES
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KICK OFF 5-WEEK CARBON SEQUESTRATION WEBINAR SERIES DURING EARTH WEEK
The Central Coast Climate Collaborative (4C) and the Santa Barbara County Regional Climate Collaborative are co-hosting a five-part webinar series to educate participants about carbon sequestration and carbon offsets. The series kicks off April 19, and will conclude on May 18.
The event series details are below:
• Tuesday, April 19, 2022 “Carbon Markets: The Basics”
• Wednesday, April 27, 2022 “Carbon Markets: Supply-Side Considerations”
• Wednesday, May 4, 2022, “Carbon Markets: Demand-Side Considerations”
• Wednesday, May 11, 2022, “Beyond Carbon Markets: Holistic and Integrated Projects and Stewardship”
• Wednesday, May 18, 2022, “Bringing it Together”
The webinar series is free to attend. To learn more about the program, registration, and sponsorships, please visit www.centralcoastclimate.org/sequestration .
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Take County’s Survey on Housing & Environmental Justice
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| The County is preparing its first-ever Environmental Justice Element (EJE) and is also updating its Housing Element. Both elements are part of the Santa Barbara County Comprehensive Plan. Accordingly, the Housing Element will allow all types of housing, including houses, apartments, and farm labor housing.
EJ means that people of all races, cultures, and incomes are treated with equity in government laws and programs. In other words, EJ affirms that everyone has the right to a healthy environment, equitable access to decision-making processes, and protection from environmental and health hazards. The EJE will identify the needs within EJ communities and contain new policies or update existing policies to prioritize the needs of the EJ communities.
Please complete the survey in English or Spanish by June 15th. If you’d like additional information on either project or to sign up for future project notifications, please visit the links below.
Housing Element Update information: http://countyofsb.org/plndev/projects/Housing-Element-Update.sbc
EJE information: http://countyofsb.org/plndev/projects/Environmental_Justice_Element.sbc
To sign up for project notifications: https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1883430/1753150/
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EFFECTIVE MAY 2, 2022
APPLICATIONS FOR SECTION 8 HOUSING
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Applications will be accepted online
only a at www.hacsbwaitlist.org from
Monday May 2, 2022 at 8:00 AM through
Wednesday June 1, 2022 at 11:59 PM.
This waitlist will be closed effective June 2, 2022.
Eligible households under this program are offered a Section 8 voucher allowing them to choose a unit to rent from private landlords. Participants pay a portion of their income toward rent directly to the landlord and the remainder is paid by the Housing Authority.
Families, seniors, and disabled individuals receive waitlist priority.
Waitlist ranking is based on date and time of application and preference points. |
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ORGANICS RECYCLING IN
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
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| By now you must have heard the good news that Santa Barbara County businesses and residents are recycling green waste and food waste! Fortunately, the County’s long-standing organics recycling programs and new ReSource Center will ensure that our community achieves and exceeds compliance with new statewide requirements.
Commercial and residential waste that is thrown into a trash cart or bin in Buellton, Goleta, Santa Barbara, Solvang, and the unincorporated areas of the Cuyama Valley, Santa Ynez Valley, and South Coast is processed at the County Public Works Department’s newly opened ReSource Center. Recyclable materials are recovered and sold, and organics (including food waste) are separated from trash and transformed into compost and energy – enough energy to power up to 3,000 homes per year. With this new facility, approximately 60% of additional waste from our trash cans is divertedfrom the landfill, bringing our region’s diversion rate to above 85% while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This means that residents who live or work in these areas do not need to change how they manage waste to meet the new requirements.
In addition to the ReSource Center, the County offers other ways for the community to recover and recycle organics:
- Yard waste collection: Continue putting your grass clippings, leaves, and yard trimmings in your green bin. Visit www.LessIsMore.org/mulchto learn more about the County’s Mulch Program.
- Backyard composting: The County’s Backyard Composting Program makes it easy to compost where you live. Visit www.LessIsMore.org/compost to access a free “Composting ABC’s” booklet and learn about the discounted composting bin program.
- Commercial food scraps collection and processing: The County’s Commercial Food Scraps Collection Program is available to large food scraps generators, such as schools, restaurants, and grocery stores.
As a reminder, for those living in the ReSource Center “wasteshed,” there’s no change in how you need to manage your waste. Residents should continue using their green waste, recycling, and trash containers in the same way they always have. Please contact the County Public Works Department with any questions at (805) 882-3600 or recycling@countyofsb.org. |
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Direct Support for Ukrainian Organizations
Ukraine’s Armed Forces are raising funds to support their efforts to defend Ukraine. This is the most direct way to help Ukraine fight Putin’s invasion.
Voices of Children addresses the psychological effect of armed conflict on children. Founded in 2015 in response to the conflict in eastern Ukraine, Voices of Children provides art therapy, mobile psychologists, and individualized support to traumatized children.(Paypal works best)
Santa Barbara-based Organizations
Direct Relief is a nonprofit that supports local providers of health services; mobilizing essential medicines, supplies, and equipment that are requested and appropriate for the circumstances; and managing the storing, transporting, and distributing of resources to organizations in the most efficient manner possible. Donate Here. (Under “Direct my Donation to” choose option 1. Ukraine Crisis)
Shelterbox builds awareness of global displacement and facilitates providing families with life-saving shelter and essential tools and supplies that will enable them to rebuild their homes and transform their lives after disaster.
International Organizations
CARE is an international humanitarian organization that has set up an emergency Ukrainian Crisis Fund with the goal of providing immediate support for 4 million people. Donations will go toward providing Ukrainians with water, food, supplies, hygiene kits, immediate support and aid, and cash. CARE prioritizes supporting women, girls, families, and elderly.
International Medical Corps is a nonprofit providing health-care services, psychosocial support, and care to citizens of countries dealing with disaster, disease, and conflict. It is accepting gifts to provide Ukrainians with better access to medical and mental health resources.
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Fire Prevention
Neighborhood Chipping
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| This year is on track to be one of the driest years. With that it is imperative that we all take measures to help prevent wildfires. The Neighborhood Chipping program is a great preventative measure. In preparation for wildfire, the Montecito Fire Department works in collaboration with identified neighborhoods to assist residents in improving community defensible space. Below are upcoming Chipping dates and the neighborhoods included:
April 25:
Chelham, Dawlish, Stoddard, Cloydon Circle, Paso Robles
May 9:
Arcady, Knapp, Cowles, Cottage, El Rancho, Sky View
May 23:
Sierra Vista, Nicholas, Ridge View, Canyon View, Sycamore Vista, Ranchito Vista, Calle Elegante, Calle Hermosa, Crest View
The Montecito Fire Department now has an Interactive Neighborhood Chipping Map available HERE. Type in your address for your neighborhood’s chipping date details. For more information visit Montecito Fire Protection District. |
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