2012 AridLID Conference

The 2012 AridLID conference takes place in Tucson from March 27 to March 29th. Early-bird registration ends February 10.

State of Sustainability Forum

Flyer for DVC's State of Sustainability forum

PHOENIX, Arizona – A panel of local experts and Andrew Ross, author of “Bird on Fire: Lessons from the World’s Least Sustainable City,” will discuss the current state of sustainability in metropolitan Phoenix at a public forum on Tuesday, January 17, 2012.  The event, free to the public, will be held at the George Washington … Read more

Building Community: From Empty Spaces to Meeting Places

With all the discussion groups, symposiums and conferences given on the subject, it seems the best places to create a strong community might just be the coffee house, dog park or potluck table. Steve Weiss, a member of the DVC Steering Committee and Executive Director of No Festival Required, shares an article on building community.

Valley Forward’s Environmental Excellence Awards Ceremony is September 17

Valley Forward Association’s 31st Annual Environmental Excellence Awards program, held in partnership with SRP for the tenth consecutive year, is scheduled for Saturday, September 17, 2011, at The Westin Kierland.

Valley Forward updates Environmental Education directory

Valley Forward is working diligently this summer to update their online Environmental Education Resource Directory, a comprehensive listing of Valley Forward member organizations providing educational programs, activities and curriculum on environmental issues. Topics of particular interest include: agriculture, air, archeology, conservation, energy land use, recycling, waste, water, wildlife and nature. The directory will be showcased … Read more

Earth Day Phoenix 2011

The official Phoenix celebration of Earth Day will be held on April 21 in Cesar Chavez Plaza from 11-2.

News: Valley employers reduce commutes, alleviate pollution

February’s ‘Try 1 in 5’ challenge reduces pollution in Phoenix by 8,114 pounds

FREE Regional Tree & Shade Summit in Downtown Phoenix on Wednesday

The Regional Tree & Shade Summit will bring together municipal and private sector professionals to address the importance of green infrastructure to the sustainability and success of our communities.