The Santa Ynez Chumash Environmental Office Welcomes You To: The Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Thursday - January 29 th, 2009

Tonight’s Presentation Schedule Environmental Office Projects for 2009 Environmental Office Mission Statement Formation of an Environmental Advisory Committee Residential Solar Information –Power Generation –Water Heating –Pool Heating Questions/Comments

Santa Ynez Chumash Environmental Office Projects for 2009 Zanja de Cota Creek Restoration Clean-up Waste Sites Alternative Fuels (Biodiesel) Native Plant Garden for Cultural Gathering “Greening” of Tribal Operations Tribal Community Environmental Events Solar (Commercial and Residential)

Santa Ynez Chumash Environmental Office (SYCEO) Mission Statement: “To enhance and preserve the natural environment of the Chumash Reservation in order to provide a safe and healthy community for its residents and visitors.” WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Goals To learn about and discuss all the issues taking place on the Reservation that affect the natural environment and human health/safety. Why do we need an EAC? To establish a healthy and sustainable environment. Helps us to serve you better. Ensures that we are meeting your (the Tribe’s) goals. Proven to get results. Easy and fun!

What we need from you (the EAC). The ABCs of the EAC A ttend quarterly meetings. B e a steward of the environment. C ommunicate concerns of the Tribal Community to us. S hare what you learn with the Tribal Community.

What to expect from us (your SYCEO). Listen and understand your environmental concerns. Represent the Tribe’s best interests. Share our knowledge with you. Inform you of our progress and accomplishments.

Questions? Comments? If you are interested in joining the Environmental Advisory Committee please contact Jesse Patterson at: or (805) xt. 34 First EAC meeting – End of February/Beginning of March, 2009.