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---------- FRESH PERSPECTIVES Innovative national strategies for combating air and water pollution: the Chicago Climate Exchange and the Maryland Chesapeake Bay Initiative EVENT DETAILS: 7:45 am - 12 pm Thursday, October 28 Science Museum of Minnesota Saint Paul Improving Minnesota�s air and water quality often requires home-grown innovation. But taking stock of ground-breaking efforts across the country provides inspiration and insight for Minnesota�s environmental leaders. On October 28, leaders from the Chicago Climate Exchange and Maryland�s Chesapeake Bay Initiative will discuss these nationally recognized pollution-reduction models and their significance to people interested in the clean air and impaired waters work taking place in Minnesota. Speakers: NEW Chuck Dayton, Board of Directors - Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy Chuck Dayton, an attorney and long-time champion in the state's environmental policy circles, will open the forum by discussing Minnesota's national leadership on environmental issues and the value of learning from major environmental initiatives throughout the country. Michael J. Walsh, Senior Vice President � Chicago Climate Exchange The Chicago Climate Exchange is the world's first multi-national and multi-sector marketplace for reducing and trading greenhouse gas emissions. Bob Summers, Director � Water Management Administration, Maryland Department of Environment Bob Summers is described as the �overall champion� for Maryland�s 2004 Chesapeake Bay legislation, which will reduce nutrient pollution in the bay by over 270 million pounds per year and generate over $77 million per year for a new Bay Restoration Fund. CLICK HERE for more details, AGENDA, and REGISTRATION information > The 2004 Environmental Policy Forum Series is sponsored by Flint Hills Resources. The Fresh Perspectives forum is sponsored by URS Corporation. Additional sponsorship has been provided by Waste Management and the Minnesota Farm Bureau. Please note: If you no longer wish to receive event notices and information from the Minnesota Environmental Initiative, please reply to this email with REMOVE in the subject line. _____________________________________________ To Join: St. Paul Issues Forum Rules Discussion Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _____________________________________________ NEW ADDRESS FOR LIST: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, modify subscription, or get your password - visit: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/stpaul Archive Address: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/private/stpaul/
