Water Quality
Storm water pollution
As it is written on the US Environmental Protection Agency website: "a single regulatory agency or municipal office working alone cannot be as effective in reducing storm water pollution as if it has the participation, partnership, and combined efforts of other
groups in the community all working towards the same goal. The point of public involvement is to build on community capital—the wealth of interested citizens and groups—to help spread the message on preventing storm water pollution, to undertake group activities that highlight storm drain pollution, and contribute volunteer community actions to restore and protect local water resources." World Water DayIn 2014, the UN System – working closely with its Member States and other relevant stakeholders – is collectively bringing its attention to the water-energy nexus,
ParksA citizen group has been formed to rally public support and promote splash pads for Bellevue parks. The group’s goal is to work with the City of Bellevue on grant money and raise private money to bring splash pads to Bellevue.If you are interested in participating or learning more, contact Dave Babbitt at info@splashpadsforbellevue.org or visit the website at www.spashpadsforbellevue.org.
particularly addressing inequities, especially for the 'bottom billion' who live in slums and impoverished rural areas and survive without access to safe drinking water, adequate sanitation, sufficient food and energy services. It also aims to facilitate the development of policies and crosscutting frameworks that bridge ministries and sectors, leading the way to energy security and sustainable water use in a green economy. Particular attention will be paid to identifying best practices that can make a water- and energy-efficient 'Green Industry' a reality.Splash Pads for Bellevue
Protection of the Ogallala Aquifer
In late 2011, Green Bellevue made a public announcement of opposition to the Keystone XL pipeline proposed to bring tar sands via pipeline through Nebraska. The route was to go over the Ogallala Aquifer and through the Sandhills and posed many environmental threats to Nebraska as well as the rest of the country. On January 18, 2012, President Obama denied the permit. To stay informed, stay tuned for Green Bellevue eletters, or you can sign up for updates from www.credoaction.com or boldnebraska.org.
We are looking for more volunteers for the next drain labeling event. Please let us know if you or your organization are interested in participating by emailing juliem@greenbellevue.org. We have many neighborhoods to mark. You could mark your own!
