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USGBC Comes to Walton County
Posted 02-20-2009 at 12:19 AM by Chandra
Tags architecture, building, sustainability
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has recently formed a branch in our region. The official title is the Emerald Coast Branch of the Northern Gulf Coast Chapter of the USGBC. This branch includes the tri-county area of Okaloosa, Walton, and Bay. The USGBC is a 501(c)(3) non profit composed of leaders from every sector of the building industry working to promote buildings and communities that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.
This is a great organization to get involved with if you are concerned with the future of the built and natural environments. No need to be connected to the building industry, the branch is hoping to have members from differing fields and diverse backgrounds. The group will be meeting monthly and opening membership opportunities in the months to come. Dedicated to education, the Emerald Coast Branch will be conducting monthly forums for members, and other programs for public participation.
I'll be sure to post updates, as the group becomes more organized. In the meantime, check out the official website of the USGBC.
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