Announcing Open Enrollment & APR Changes

Effective January 1, applications to the Partnership for a Sustainable Georgia will be accepted year-round. Champion and Bronze applications will be considered upon completion. Silver and Gold applications will be considered on a quarterly basis, except National Environmental Performance Track joint-applications will still only be considered in the Spring and Fall.

In addition, all Champion and Bronze Partners will now be required to submit an Annual Performance Report (APR) every year regardless of time in the program. Silver and Gold Partners will continue to submit APRs under the current program guidelines. We hope these changes will make it easier for prospective Partners to join the program and easier for Partnership staff to market and manage the program.

Free EMS Training

The Partnership for a Sustainable Georgia and the Georgia Environmental Partnership will offer free environmental management system (EMS) training for Partners January 10. The first session will be held 8-11:30 a.m. to look at the basics of an EMS, including the specific requirements for Bronze and Silver Partners. The afternoon session will be 1-4 p.m. to explore a common sense approach to environmental aspects and impacts analysis. Partners can attend one or both training sessions at no cost. Sign up now.

Save the Date for the 2008 Partner Green Retreat

Partners, mark your calendars for the 2008 Partnership for a Sustainable Georgia Green Retreat March 20-21 at Red Top Mountain State Park. Topics will include carbon markets, carbon footprinting, and the Statewide Water Plan. More details will follow soon.

Annual Partner Survey

Please provide us with feedback on the Partnership for a Sustainable Georgia by completing this short annual survey. Click here now. Thanks for your time!

Georgia Water Wise Award Nominations

The Georgia Water Wise Council is accepting nominations for the 2007 Fox McCarthy Water Wise Award through December 15, 2007. The award will recognize an outstanding water conservation/efficiency project or program implemented in Georgia. Apply now.

Appalachian Regional Commission Energy Conference

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Conference will be held in Rome on January 23-25, 2008 to discuss renewable energy and energy efficient technologies. Register now.

Online Water Efficiency Presentation

Last month’s water efficiency workshop offered by P²AD and the City of Atlanta can now be found online. This archived online workshop includes presentations from Delta, Emory, and P²AD. View it now.

Milliken Receives Georgia Forestry Commission Award

Congratulations to Gold Partner Milliken for receiving the first Special Partnership Award from the Georgia Forestry Commission in recognition of its help establishing Making the Shade in Georgia. Milliken helped increase safety on elementary school playgrounds through improved treescapes that add shade protection.

Conserve Water Georgia News

Visit ConserveWaterGeorgia.net, a water conservation clearinghouse developed and maintained by the Environmental Protection Division. View their first newsletter to learn about drought response levels and tips to conserve water. Read it now.

Partner Spotlight – EnviroShare

EnviroShare is a Champion in the Partnership for a Sustainable Georgia and has been a Partner since 2004. A project of Hall County Resource Recovery Division, EnviroShare is business helping business improve our environment by helping each other reduce solid waste. The EnviroShare team brings real world waste reduction experience to businesses through site visits, networking, and information sharing. Learn more.