What's up with Florida?!
This is what's going on at Florida's Campuses and surrounding Communities.
If you:
- have some info on what's up with your campus;
- have or know of an organization/group;
- know of an Infoshop or community space;
- know of an Environmental/Health disaster;
- are fighting dirty Energy, etc.
Let us know! Send an e-mail to Jason [at] climateaction.net
New College of Florida
Climate Justice Squad
The Climate Justice Squad (formally the New College Enviro Club) are
working on numerous projects including a Green Fee Campign, on-site
solar thermal on the new dorms, and getting the University President's
Climate Commitment adopted by the administration.
New College students have been successful in many campaigns most
notably their on campus recycling program - one of the most
comprehensive (and only completely student organized program) in the
state university system!
For more info, contact: amy.marie.ortiz[at]gmail.com
Univeristy of Central Florida
Eco-Advocates
The Eco-Advocates of Central Florida are in the Process of running a
Green Fee campaign on the UCF campus. Currently the campaign is in the
petitioning phase to get on the Spring SGA ballot for student vote.
For more info on the UCF Green Fee campaign, or to get involved with the Eco-Advocates, contact: eco.advocates[at]gmail.com
Focus the Nation
The Focus The Nation Group at UCF has been very successful in their
efforts and UCF will be one of the maine FTN Campuses on Jan 31!
http://www.focusthenation.org/
University of Florida
Gators for Sustainable Campus
The Gators are in the midst of a Green Fee Campaign and last semester
ran a successful Green Fee student vote (78% approval!). Currently they
are in negotiations with administration on bringing the fee to get
support from the board of Trustees. They hope to help make the State
Wide initiative become enacted by the 2009-2010 school year.
www.sustainablegators.org/
Rollins
Rollins College students have been working on implementing Solar on campus - the panels are to go up within the next few weeks!
Florida State University
Noles for a Sustainable World
The Noles began this year and are working on the Green Fee campaign,
clean shuttle busses and a whole slew of on campus projects.
For more info, contact: jason[at]climateaction.net
University of West Florida
UWF students are working on the Green Fee campaign and on campus recycling.
For more info, contact: amg33[at]students.uwf.edu
