UNDER THE UMBRELLA - News & Updates from Green Umbrella |
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We're grateful to have been selected as a charitable partner of New Riff's 10th Anniversary limited-release bourbon "Headliner" - anchored by the distillery's first batches of bourbon. Only about 700 bottles of Headliner will be released, with the distillery offering a lottery system for chances to purchase. Lottery chances may be purchased starting today through July 7 via New Riff’s website. Join us at New Riff's tasting room and cocktail bar on Friday, July 12 to celebrate and mingle.
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Next Climate Safe Neighborhoods Workshop: Dayton, Kentucky |
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Groundwork Ohio River Valley (ORV) and Green Umbrella are working with residents and stakeholders to understand the relationship between the city’s history of race-based housing segregation and the current and predicted impacts of climate change. This partnership is called Climate Safe Neighborhoods (CSN) and collaborates closely with underserved neighborhoods to prioritize climate mitigation measures and push for their incorporation into community planning and policy processes.
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The next neighborhood climate planning workshop as part of CSN is in Dayton, Kentucky on July 25 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Attendees will learn about how climate impacts the neighborhoods of Northern Kentucky and share ideas for environmental revitalization. Register for the free workshop here. |
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Since 2022, 77 trees have been planted, and Groundwork’s Tree Ambassador program continues to employ community members to care for the trees. Today, the trees are big enough to create shade, but it will be “ a few years before you see big, shaded areas around the sidewalks and the boulevards and the streets,” Groundwork’s Tanner Yess told WVXU.
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The Farmer Family Foundation has given $3 million to Great Parks Forever, the philanthropic partner of Green Umbrella member Great Parks. The Foundation is also supplying $2 million in matching funds that, together with community donations, could lead to $7 million in donated funds. The donations are expected to go towards projects such as new trails, new park facilities and amenities, and improved access to conservation areas.
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White House swears in the first class of American Climate Corps |
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This past June, the White House swore in the first class of the American Climate Corps. This federal program is intended to both increase sustainability efforts throughout the country and prepare young people to be climate leaders in their communities. Applicants selected for American Climate Corps roles are assigned limited, paid employment terms ranging from two months to over a year.
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Most of them focus on bolstering local community initiatives, from connecting vulnerable communities to renewable energy grids and helping acquire grant funds to removing potential wildfire hazards from forests. |
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Supreme Court Rejects Legal Doctrine, Shifting Power from Agencies to Courts |
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In a ruling on June 28, the Supreme Court rejected a 40-year old legal doctrine known as the Chevron deference, which allowed federal agencies to use their expertise in decision-making when the written law was ambiguous. The decision means that federal agencies - such as those responsible for protecting public health, public safety, and the environment - no longer have the power to interpret the laws they carry out. Instead, the courts will “exercise their independent judgment in deciding whether an agency has acted within its statutory authority,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in the Supreme Court’s ruling.
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Environmental and public health advocates are concerned that this decision could set back efforts to reduce air and water pollution, restrict toxic chemicals, or take on new public health threats. The day before, the Supreme Court blocked enforcement of the EPA’s 2022 “good neighbor” rule, which restricts smokestack emissions from industrial sources that might negatively affect neighboring states - ie, preventing one state’s activities from polluting another.
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Friday, July 12 from 3:00-4:30 pm Licking River Greenway, 2234 Eastern Ave Covington, KY 41014 |
Local Licking River Greenway conservationist, Stan “The River Man” Nassano, will be leading this hike, sharing about the trails’ history and the work that has gone into preserving it. The hike will be mostly flat along gravel paths near the river. Please wear sturdy shoes and be prepared to navigate some sloping terrain and muddy areas. Learn more and register for free here.
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July 8 - Summer Wellness Walks, Warren County Park District
- July 8 - Toddler Treks, Warren County Park District
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July 8 - Urban Food Systems Resource Sharing, RE-AMP Action Team
- July 9 - Tech-Free Tuesday, Warren County Park District
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July 9 - Birds of All Sorts, Oxbow Nature Conservancy
- July 10 - Climate Health Equity Webinar: Extreme Weather, Green Umbrella
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July 10 - Green Drinks, Green Umbrella
- July 12 - Meet a Greenspace Hike: Licking River Greenway, Green Umbrella
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July 12 - Space Race & the Moon, Fernald Preserve
- July 13 - Healthy Nutrition Culinary Class, Civic Garden Center
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July 14 - Damsels and Dragon(flies), Fernald Preserve
- July 16 - Tech-Free Tuesday, Warren County Park District
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July 17 - Native Plants for Dry Shade, Civic Garden Center
- July 17 - Landscaping with Native Plants & Plant Sale, Western Wildlife Corridor
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July 19 & 20 - Outdoor Adventure Expo, Great Parks
Click here for the full Events Calendar. Members can submit events in the Green Umbrella online portal here. |
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July 13, 20, & 27 at Bender Mountain Nature Preserve |
Join the Western Wildlife Corridor to work with an AmeriCorps NCCC Team to restore habitat by controlling invasive species and repairing trails. Make sure to dress for the weather (rain or shine); wear comfy clothes and closed-toed shoes that can get dirty. Tools will be provided. Learn more and register here. |
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As part of the Groundwork USA network and the National Park Service, GWORV creates programs and projects that address community needs. Among many programs and partnerships, GWORV runs one of the largest youth green workforce programs in the country and leads in climate change advocacy policy and implementation through the Climate Safe Neighborhoods program.
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GWORV is seeking candidates for the Executive Director (ED) position. This individual will be responsible for vision setting and fundraising for the organization. The ED will oversee all programs with support from staff, Board and partners. Groundwork thrives on partnerships. Relationships with local, regional and national stakeholders are paramount to this position. |
Learn more and apply here. |
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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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