1. Back to Basics: Climate and Energy 101 Workshop for Local Governments
LGC Resources

2. LGC MISSION
LGC has helped elected officials and other local leaders create livable communities for over 35 years and is uniquely positioned to serve local governments.
LGC works to build livable communities and local leadership by:

3. LGC MEMBERSHIP

4. SEEC Annual forum Workshops Webinars Energy calendar Resources
Technical assistance

5. CIVICSPARK Recruit Place Engage Build capacity
A Governor’s Initiative AmeriCorps program dedicated to building capacity for local governments to address climate change.
Managed by LGC in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.
Service delivery model:
Recruit
Place
Engage
Build capacity
60 college graduates with environmental backgrounds
AmeriCorps members across 8regions
116 cities, counties and regional agencies
Thousands of community members and businesses
Complete research, planning or implementation projects
Increase volunteerism

6. CIVICSPARK Now recruiting for 2016-17! Priority deadline: July 1, 2016
Projects start mid-October
Recruiting in 7 regions:
North Coast
San Francisco Bay Area
Sacramento Region
Sierra Nevada
Central Coast
Central Valley
Southern California (LA/IE)

7. NEW PARTNERS FOR SMART GROWTH
February 2-4, 2017 in St. Louis, Missouri

8. PODCAST: INFINITE EARTH RADIO
Recent episodes
Using Nature to Combat Climate Change
Race, Ethnicity, and Urban Land Use Decisions
When a Climate Change HERO comes along
The Future of Transportation: Mobility as a Service

9. OTHER PROGRAMS & PROJECTS
EPIC Advanced Energy Community - Fresno
Alliance of Regional Collaboratives for Climate Adaptation
BECI 4th Assessment project
California Adaptation Forum (September 7-8, 2016 in Long Beach, CA)
Center for Livable Communities – Ahwahnee Principles, Yosemite Conference for Local Elected Officials
Community Design – charettes, Stockton Bicycle Plan
Water – turf replacement rebates, Water Action Fellowship

10. THANK YOU!
Contact: Julia Kim, Project Manager / x304 Learn more: