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WCC of Mesa County (formerly the Concerned Citizens Alliance) is WCC's local community group in Mesa County. Green Schools On April 12, 2007, teachers representing Mesa County District 51 schools unanimously endorsed a plan to urge the Board of Education to look at High Performance Green Buildings (HPGB) when they build new schools. The next step is for the resolution to be presented to the Board of Education. With plans to build five to six new schools in the coming decade, now is the time to begin designing and implementing High Performance Green Building (HPGB) standards for Mesa County schools. With the right mix of upfront design work and the political will from the Board of Education, we can ensure that we build high performing and efficient schools. Our members have partnered with community members to begin the process of incorporating HPGB standards that will save taxpayers money, improve students test scores and keep money where it should be - in the classroom.
"Teachers endorse green schools" Grand Junction Free Press, 4/18/07 In response to the leasing of oil & gas mineral rights within the municipal watershed in February 2006, WCC of Mesa County members turned in 4,150 petition signatures to Grand Junction City Hall in order to establish a watershed protection ordinance. Rather than place the measure on the November ballot, the Grand Junction City Council voted unanimously to adopt the ordinance on September 6 at a public hearing. The wording in the ordinance attaches additional protective requirements to activities within the Grand Junction watershed that are considered "high risk", including oil & gas drilling, timber sales and feed lot operations. The measure also requires that drilling companies post bonds that would cover 100% of potential damages as estimated by the city manager. Also in response to the BLM's leasing of oil & gas mineral rights, the Town of Palisade is currently engaged in developing a Community Development Plan to protect its watershed.
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To get involved with WCC of Mesa County, contact Andy Whipple at (970) 256-7650 or (970) 250-8332. |
Western Colorado Congress is an alliance for community action empowering people |
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to protect and enhance their quality of life in western Colorado. |
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PO Box 1931, Grand Junction, CO 81502; phone (970) 256-7650; fax (970) 245-0686 |