A6 The Delta Optimist March 28, 2012
Delta recognized for reducing carbon footprint Corporation, part of the initiative since 1996, achieves Milestone 4 of Partners for Climate Protection program
The Corporation of Delta was recently recognized for achieving another milestone in its aim to reduce the municipality’s carbon footprint. Delta was acknowledged earlier this month by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and ICLEI — Local Governments for Sustainability for achieving Milestone 4 of the Partners for Climate Protection program. Delta has been part of the program since 1996.
The program is made up emissions. plan; implementing the of a network of Canadian The milestones include: action plan or a set of activmunicipalities that have creating a greenhouse gas ities; and monitoring progcommitted to reducing emissions inventory and ress and reporting results. greenhouse gas emissions forecast; setting an emisDelta was recognized for and acting its achievements on climate in reducing “Our commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and change. There are emissions in this community drives us to improving energy five mileefficiency, and stones that implement innovative and practical solutions the municipality member towards reducing Delta’s carbon footprint.” expects to communiciMayor Lois Jackson plete the required palities reporting for the sions reduction target; progress through that help final milestone by the sumdeveloping a local action build capacity to reduce mer.
“Our commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in this community drives us to implement innovative and practical solutions towards reducing Delta’s carbon footprint,” said Mayor Lois Jackson. “I am proud of the work council and our staff have completed to date and am excited about a number of upcoming projects that will help us reach the goals outlined in our Corporate Climate Change Initiative.”
Mayor Lois Jackson Proud of completed work
Delta police investigating assault incident on bus
Earth Week Events: April 15 - 22
punched him in the face. The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, about 18 years old wearing a red baseball hat and jeans. He exited the bus at the next stop. The injured boy was later taken to the hospital. He ended up with a chipped tooth. The incident is still under investigation. 03075445
Delta police are investigating after a teen was assaulted on a bus over the weekend. At around 9:45 p.m. Sunday, two 14-year-old boys were traveling on a bus from 12th Avenue and 56th Street in Tsawwassen when an older teen approached one of the boys, challenged him and then
In celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd, Delta is hosting earth week events, activities and challenges. Mark your calendar and join us! ACTS OF GREEN - DEADLINE APRIL 9TH, 4:30 PM - for residents, schools and businesses! Register your "Acts of Green" with Delta. Email Climate Action and Environment at cae@corp.delta.bc.ca and tell us how you are reducing your environmental footprint. Prizes to be won and all Acts will be featured at the Open House! WWATERSHED
FISH RELEASE - APRIL 15TH FROM 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
This annual event kicks off Earth Week – help us release 25,000 chum and coho fry into Watershed Creek. With crafts and other activities, this is a great event for kids and families! Come early for a free birding walk in Watershed Park – meet at Pinewood Elementary at 11:30 am. EARTH WEEK OPEN HOUSE - APRIL 19TH FROM 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Our Open House will feature local environmental groups with information booths and displays at Delta Municipal Hall. Winners of the photo contest will be announced. The first 50 people at the open house will receive a free package of seeds. Use the seeds to start your own garden at home! CALLING ALL TEACHERS – LITTER-LESS LUNCH CLASSROOM CHALLENGE Teachers register your classroom for the week long litter-less lunch challenge and compete against other classrooms in Delta to earn bragging rights and the chance to win great prizes. Email cae@corp.delta.bc.ca for more information.
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