UNDER THE UMBRELLA - News & Updates from Green Umbrella |
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Captured in an Art Atlas: Past, Present, & Future of Cincinnati’s Foodshed |
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EPA Solar for All Grants Provide $7B for Low-Income Residential Programs |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced 60 selectees that will receive $7B in grant awards through the Solar for All grant competition to deliver residential solar projects to over 900,000 households nationwide. “The selectees will advance solar energy initiatives across the country, creating hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs, saving $8 billion in energy costs for families, delivering cleaner air, and combating climate change,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan.
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In our Tri-State region, $156M will be going to support the State of Ohio; $117.4M to the Indiana Community Action Association, Inc.; and $62.4M to the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet. |
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Loving the Earth This Month? Support Climate Action! |
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We hope you had a beautiful Earth Day, and are having a great Earth Month! For us, these celebrations are reminders of how lovely and precious our world is, and how we can work together to sustain it for future generations.
As a Regional Climate Collaborative, Green Umbrella leads a network committed to making Greater Cincinnati more resilient, equitable, and sustainable. You can be part of the climate action movement in your community by supporting Green Umbrella with a gift this Earth Month at the link here! |
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Tomorrow from 5:00-7:00 pm: Green Drinks at Madtree in Oakley! |
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Green Drinks is Green Umbrella’s monthly social event that offers an opportunity to network with sustainability leaders from across Greater Cincinnati. This free event is open to anyone interested in climate action issues and getting involved in local sustainability initiatives.
MadTree is an award-winning brewery, B Corp certified company, and a proud member of 1% for the Planet with a commitment to donate 1% of sales to sustainable nonprofits.
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EPA Sets First-Ever National Standard to Limit PFAS in Drinking Water |
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The Environmental Protection Agency announced new drinking water standards to limit exposure to PFAS, or “forever chemicals” - man-made chemicals used since the 1940s to waterproof and stainproof products. |
“This is a crucial first step towards protecting public health and ensuring safe and clean drinking water for all Ohioans. We look forward to continuing to work with agency leaders to establish safeguards for the entire class of PFAS chemicals,” said Melanie Houston, Managing DIrector of Water Policy for the Ohio Environmental Council.
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The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will test a new technology Purdue University researchers developed that can provide power to electric vehicles wirelessly as they drive past. |
Purdue researchers and state officials hope the project will open up EVs to a wider customer base, largely by reducing battery costs and quelling concerns over range anxiety—the fear that an electric vehicle will run out of juice before reaching its destination. |
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Zach Burns, the zoo's hydroponics technician, said the goal is to become self-reliant. Right now, giraffes and manatees are the main animals enjoying the food grown in the containers, but Burns said if the pilot goes well, he hopes to expand the program. |
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Featuring 125+ exhibitors, local music, local foods, and Madtree Brewing Company’s craft beer, this free festival is a blast for families and people of all ages. |
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April 25 - Green Drinks, Green Umbrella
- April 25 - Reversing Global Warming: Getting into Action, Pachamama Alliance of the Cincinnati Area
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April 26 - Securing the Future Conference, Leadership Council for Nonprofits
- April 27 - Family Nature Hike: Wildflowers, Imago
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April 27 - Spring Wildflower Walk at Kirby Nature Preserve, Western Wildlife Corridor
- April 27 - Spring Hike Series, Warren County Park District
- April 27 - Tea Blending Workshop, Ocotillo Herbals
- April 30 - Spring Cleaning: Herbs for Detoxification, Ocotillo Herbals
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May 2 - Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit, Green Umbrella
- May 3 - Meet a Greenspace Hiking Series, Green Umbrella
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May 4 - Spring Migration Bird Walk, Fernald Preserve
- May 4 - Growfest, Civic Garden Center
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May 4 - Habitat Restoration, Western Wildlife Corridor
- May 4 - Tincture Making Workshop, Ocotillo Herbals
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May 9 - Perfect Pollinator Planters, Civic Garden Center
- May 9 - An Illuminating Look at Fireflies, Western Wildlife Corridor
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May 10 - Cincinnati Astronomical Society: Roving Mars, Fernald Preserve
Click here for the full Events Calendar. Members can submit events in the Green Umbrella online portal here. |
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Participate in UC’s Residential Energy Study
The University of Cincinnati is recruiting participants into a study on home energy retrofit planning. The study includes several paid opportunities (surveys, interviews, workshops) and the potential to receive a free home energy audit. The study is run by an interdisciplinary team of engineers and social scientists who are interested in gathering Cincinnati residents’ perspectives. We are looking for adults (18+ years old) who speak English and live within Cincinnati city limits. You don't have to be a homeowner to participate in the study, and they are especially looking to engage with BIPOC and low-income Cincinnati residents.
Click this link to take the brief (2-5 minute) Sign-up Survey.
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The Communications and Marketing Manager is responsible for leading all of La Soupe’s marketing and communications efforts through strategic leadership, content creation and effective project management/ team leadership. This leadership position is pivotal to the development team, requiring a strategic thinker who has the ability to both work independently, and manage people and projects to accomplish the organization’s goals. |
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Have an event, volunteer opportunity, or job posting to share? Green Umbrella members can submit them via the online Membership Portal. To learn more about the benefits of becoming a member, click here.
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Green Umbrella leads cross-sector
collaboration to accelerate climate action across Greater Cincinnati. |
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