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Serve as a model for collaboration and coordination with other municipalities, the University of Florida and community groups for countywide GHG reduction efforts
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Form Common Interest Task Force Groups to Develop Potential Action Items
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Develop the Community Local Action Plan
Community-wide Local Action Plan for Development Strategy—Phase II
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Adoption of the Plan by Alachua County and the Community Stakeholders
The process of development of a Community Wide Local Action Plan for GHG Reduction by the Board of County Commissioners was to be initiated in the fall of 2002 after approval of the Program Strategy and the GHG Reduction Local Action Plan for County Governmental Operations. The key elements and milestones of this strategy are outlined below.
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Implement and Track the Community Local Action Plan
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Conduct Education and Information Campaign for Public and County Employees
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Identify, Contact and Educate Potential Stakeholders and Interested Parties
Unfortunately, budget constraints in 2003 led to the elimination of programs dedicated to the implementation of the GHG strategy. It is hoped that the work of the ECSC will lead to community partnerships and opportunities to address climate change in the immediate future. Added emphasis from the Federal and State governments for mitigation and adaptation to climate change is anticipated to be an issue of critical interest starting in 2009. Furthermore, Governor Crist’s, “Serve to Preserve” summits of 2007 and 2008, as well as HB 7165, might provide greater community support to fund implementation and monitoring programs.
The full 2002 GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION LOCAL ACTION PLAN PROGRAM STRATEGY may be read at: http://www.alachuacounty.us/assets/uploads/images/EPD/Polution/GHG-Reduction-Strategy-2002.pdf
ICLEI Participation
Budget constraints in 2003 led to the elimination of programs dedicated to the implementation of the GHG strategy.