March 1
March Packet Graham Diedrich App
Site Directory: https://tinyurl.com/leroy-sites was recently created to keep track of google sites created to keep track of green initiatives
Green Team: Event planning underway. Kick off on March 18 at the Mall. Big recycling event on Earth Day. Working with MSU Sustainability Students who may assist. Created a Green Team web page to organize info. https://sites.google.com/view/meridian-green-team/csus-spring-2023
Energy Team: MSU study continues to look at improvements at the Municipal Building and Public Safety. Solarize project underway. First workshop in March. EECBG bootcamp has launched. Create a list of Energy Initiatives: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ujRxhk31NYtP9XNyLg6tTDJC7wHH77gtHSigz0LzrXQ/edit?usp=sharing
Wetland Education Team: discussion of 2023 budget is occurring. Ryan Schaner has been helpful in creating an update list of residents and property owners on or adjacent to wetlands.
Green Burial Committee: A new Green Burial Committee is meeting. Bruce Peffers is the point person. The issue will be discussed at Land Pres. Board as well.
Good Food to Smart Composting Committee: Michigan Recycling Coalition Director Kerrin O'Brien will join Food Team on Zoom on Mar 3 at noon.
Gleaning Initiative: Plans are underway for an expanded initiative at the market. Residents will be able to donate as well.
Student Projects: Community Sustainability Students will be helping with recycling education and Green Team initiatives. Earth Club podcasts continue. Graham Sustainability Institute fellows from U of M will be selected next month to assist with a "lake healthy" campaign.
Climate Sustainability Plan: Communications has helped promote opportunities for public comment (until Apr 1) on CSP and Master Plan https://www.meridian.mi.us/Home/Components/News/News/5677/16
Green Dialogues: Wendy Fry will discuss passive recreation and cemeteries on Mar 1 dialogue: http://bit.ly/green-dialogue at 9am.
Green Grants: Applications for Green Grants are now available. Form here.
Township Sign Planter Beds: There is an opportunity to design plantings around four Meridian Township signs that will be installed this spring. Emma will speak with Dan O. about specs and share: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hn-CIJjxn4dV7dw6_jZy-o1pxybLtUr0/view?usp=sharing (Planting a Native Meridian)
Green Calendar: Would you like to help populate a "green calendar" for our community? Let me know! https://tinyurl.com/green-calendar