The Santa Ynez Chumash Environmental Office Welcomes You To: The Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Thursday - January 29 th, 2009.

The Santa Ynez Chumash Environmental Office

Welcomes YouTo:

The Environmental Advisory Committee

Meeting

Thursday - January 29th, 2009

Tonight’s Presentation Schedule

• Environmental Office Projects for 2009

• Environmental Office Mission Statement

• Formation of an Environmental Advisory Committee

• Residential Solar Information– Power Generation

– Water Heating

– Pool Heating

• Questions/Comments

Santa Ynez Chumash Environmental OfficeProjects for 2009

• Zanja de Cota Creek Restoration

• Clean-up Waste Sites

• Alternative Fuels (Biodiesel)

• Native Plant Garden for Cultural Gathering

• “Greening” of Tribal Operations

• Tribal Community Environmental Events

• Solar (Commercial and Residential)

Santa Ynez Chumash Environmental Office(SYCEO)

Mission Statement:

“To enhance and preserve the natural environment of the Chumash Reservation in order to provide a safe

and healthy community for its residents and visitors.”

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Environmental Advisory Committee(EAC)

Goals

• To learn about and discuss all the issues taking place on the Reservation that affect the natural environment and human health/safety.

Why do we need an EAC?

• To establish a healthy and sustainable environment.

• Helps us to serve you better.• Ensures that we are meeting your (the Tribe’s) goals.

• Proven to get results.

• Easy and fun!

What we need from you (the EAC).

The ABCs of the EAC

• Attend quarterly meetings.

• Be a steward of the environment.

• Communicate concerns of the Tribal Community to

us.

• Share what you learn with the Tribal Community.

What to expect from us (your SYCEO).

• Listen and understand your environmental concerns.

• Represent the Tribe’s best interests.

• Share our knowledge with you.

• Inform you of our progress and accomplishments.

Questions? Comments?

If you are interested in joining the Environmental Advisory Committee please contact Jesse Patterson

at:

[email protected]

or

(805) 688-7997 xt. 34

First EAC meeting – End of February/Beginning of March, 2009.