Planning and Conservation League & PCL Foundation - Annual Environmental Legislative Symposium: February 7, 2009 in Sacramento

Planning and Conservation League & PCL Foundation Annual Environmental Legislative Symposium

Steps to a Sustainable California     Saturday, February 7, 2009 – 9:00A – 4:15P   Downtown Sacramento 4.75 MCLE Credits Available 3.75 AICP CM Credits Available BACKGROUND To ensure a sustainable future; we need to make real changes in how we live our lives, and how we organize our society. And we need to start making those changes right now – right here in California! Real change means a willingness to transform our transportation systems, our land use patterns, and water use. With the momentum building for real change, it seems natural to focus PCL's 2009 Legislative Environmental Symposium around that same topic. In 2009, we will offer 15 sessions, including cutting edge policy discussions, MCLE courses, and "How To…" workshops that educate and empower groups and individuals to improve their effectiveness in the environmental movement.   Our MCLE courses will include some of the most relevant and up-to-date information about the laws that govern wildfires, land preservation, and water privatization.  This year we are offering Certification Maintenance credit for planners also. Help us to build the momentum that California needs to achieve a sustainable future! THE PROGRAM Session 1 (10:00 - 11:15) • California Wildfire and CEQA (MCLE/AICP) • Low Impact and Water Neutral Developments (AICP) • The Conservation Challenge of the 21st Century: Protecting Wildlife from Global Warming (AICP)

Session 2 (11:30 - 12:45) • The Brave New Water Economy: Privatization and Public Accountability (MCLE/AICP) • Improving California's Land Use Policy to Enhance Public Health (AICP) • Improving California's Land Use Policy to Fight Global Warming (AICP)

Session 3 (2:10 - 3:25) • Conservation & Land Use Agreements: Tejon Ranch Case Study (MCLE/AICP) • Meeting California's Water Needs (AICP) • A Political and Socio-Economic Challenge: a Just Green Economy (AICP Download the agenda. DETAILS: Date: Saturday, February 7, 2009 Time: Symposium 9:00 AM - 4:15 PM Networking 4:15 - 5:00 PM Awards Banquet 5:00 - 7:00 PM Venue: Sheraton Grand in Downtown Sacramento 1230 J Street (between 12th and 13th) Fees:  Vary by selection (see fee schedule below) Register: Online or by phone by calling: 916-313-4517  

For more information about the PCL & PCLF Symposium please call Melanie Schlotterbeck at 714-779-7561 or email her at MSchlotterbeck@pcl.org.