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Sustainability Spotlight: 

Solarize Cincy Launches 2021 Residential Solar Co-op Program

The City of Cincinnati and Solar United Neighbors invite you to join the 2021 Solarize Cincy Residential Co-op. Since 2015, the program has helped Hamilton County become the number one county in Ohio for solar installations, providing over 4,500 free home assessments and helping over 140 homeowners install rooftop solar. Watch the recent kickoff with Mayor Cranley, attend an upcoming information session, and join the co-op today.

Equity Coaching: Local Government Grant & Job Opportunity

Power A Clean Future Ohio (PCFO) is offering city and local governments Equity Coaching for Sustainable Cities, including:

• 4 hours of equity coaching
• Fully funded greenhouse gas inventory
• Expert policy recommendations and technical assistance
• Personal and professional development for staff

PCFO also seeks dynamic, organized and committed individuals to join the equity support network as paid Equity Coaches.

Sustainability Summit: Award Nominations & Program Preview

The Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit will feature 29 breakout sessions, an interactive virtual expo, networking opportunities, field trips and more. Check out a preview of some of this year's sessions. Join us May 12-14, as we imagine innovative solutions and accelerate action towards a sustainable, resilient 2030.

Nominations are open for the 2021 Sustainability Awards, which will honor individuals, organizations, businesses and communities for their impact, innovation and leadership.

Celebrate World Creativity & Innovation Day

Join creatives around the world on April 21 for World Creativity & Innovation Day - a celebration the day before Earth Day encouraging creative and innovative thinking in advancing the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

Host a "celebration" that uses creativity to empower new ideas, make a difference, and make the world a better place. A celebration can be almost anything: a workshop, webinar, game, discussion, video, article, or social media campaign.

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Sustainability in the Headlines

Ohio Senate Passes Proposal to Eliminate Nuclear Bailout at Heart of HB6, Cincinnati Enquirer

Dreams Become Reality as Innovative Nexgen Buses Roll Into Dayton, Mass Transit Magazine
Family Dollar Closure Will Limit Access to Food, Cincinnati-Area Residents Say, Spectrum News
The Queen City Attracts Attention for Climate Action, Soapbox Cincinnati

Metro Discusses Major Overhauls During Town Hall, WVXU

Mount St. Joseph Debuts $18M Campus Project, Cincinnati Business Courier

A Green Solution to Water Pollution and Rebirth for a Neighborhood, Soapbox Cincinnati

Lick Run Finally Comes Back to the Surface, Cincinnati Magazine

PA Sends a Lot of Fracking Waste to Ohio Injection Wells, StateImpact PA

Construction Begins on Beechmont Bridge Connector Over Little Miami River, CityBeat

Professional Opportunities   

USGBC is also hosting a LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Series and offering its LEED certification program for free to underserved communities.

USDA is offering Value Added Producer Grants for planning activities or capital expenses related to producing and marketing value-added products. Applications due March 16.

Ohio Department of Agriculture is funding projects that enhance the competitiveness of crops through the Ohio Specialty Crop Promotion Program. Applications due April 15.

Ohio River Foundation is offering one-week programs for Student Conservation Leaders to engage in restoration activities this summer. Applications due April 15.

Collective Impact Forum is hosting the Collective Impact Action Summit on April 27-29, 2021 to share ideas and use networks to shape the future of the practice of collective impact.

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