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VOLUME II, Issue 19
http://www.GreenForNewEngland.org

October 3, 2001
    1 – Friends of New England
    2 – A Lasting Legacy
    3 – Preserving the Livable City
    4 – Barn with a View
    5 – Shark!

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1 - Friends of New England
Congratulations to the winners of the Fifth Annual "Environmental Friend of New England" Awards! Federal District Court Judge David Mazzone received an award for his dedication and landmark decisions in cleaning up Boston Harbor. Business winner Zipcar (www.zipcar.com) was recognized for its work to reduce the number of automobiles on the road. The company provides cars at convenient spots throughout greater Boston so that members may defer purchase of a car and use a "Zipcar" where public transportation is insufficient. Other winners included Millennium Pharmaceuticals (www.mpi.com) for an outstanding commitment to the environment through a workplace giving campaign and the Schlauch family for their exemplary volunteerism over the course of five years in sampling for Charles River water quality. For more information, contact the Earth Share at 617-542-3363 or via e-mail at info@GreenForNewEngland.org.

2 - A Lasting Legacy
The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forest (SPNHF) recently unveiled a new initiative called New Hampshire Everlasting. The project proposes that New Hampshire’s citizens work together to conserve an additional one million acres of the state’s most significant natural lands by 2025. New Hampshire Everlasting focuses on a connected, statewide system of conservation that includes community lands, forests, water, habitat, and farmland. According to Jane Difley, president of SPNHF, the initiative, "… is not a campaign to stop growth, but to guide growth and conserve the most significant land of our state." To obtain a copy of the report, visit www.sphnf.org or call 603-224-9945

3 - Preserving the Livable City
What can Newport and Providence learn from a Medieval cathedral town like Rouen?  What can they teach to communities like Dublin and Savannah?  These cities and many more will be the subject of case studies, lectures and panel discussions during the second annual Preservation Forum, November 2 and 3, 2001 in Newport, Rhode Island. Sponsored by The Preservation Society of Newport County and Boston University, Preserving the Livable City will bring together preservationists, scholars and urban planners from around the world. The forum will address urban development issues such as how zoning and transportation planning affect the economic and social well being of cities. For more information, contact the Society at 401-847-1000 ext. 154 or visit www.newportmansions.org.

5 - Shark!
Weekends are busy, and you can never find time to visit the New England Aquarium, right? Well, now you can check up on the sharks and penguins from the comfort of your desk. The Aquarium has installed the first underwater robotic camera on the web. During regular business hours, you can view the sharks swimming by (at a safe distance!) inside the Giant Ocean Tank. Or, switch over to the Penguin Cam to see what mischievous activities the penguins are up to when they think no one is watching. If you do find the time to head to the Aquarium in person, one child will get in free with each paid adult admission through November 18. To check out the Shark Cam and the Penguin Cam, go to www.neaq.org/special/sharkcam. For visitor information, visit www.neaq.org or call 617-973-5200.

We're Just Waiting on a Friend
It's true, you can never have too many friends. We are still looking for people who are interested in becoming Earth Share "friends." We rely on our "friends" to spread the word at their workplaces about Earth Share and their company's employee giving campaign. It can be as simple as hanging up a poster or drinking out of one of our Earth Share mugs. If you can help, contact us at friends@GreenForNewEngland.org.

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