Most Venturans are passionate about our environment, whether it is recycling trash, keeping our beaches clean or protecting our hillsides.
You probably didn't know that your City embraces that same vision. Here are some of the things we are doing to think globally and act locally:
- In the last two years, we've reduced electricity usage by 25% in City facilities, saving money and reducing carbon emissions by 1.2 million pounds per year.
- By investing in solar and other renewable forms of energy, we've cut carbon emissions by 3.1 million pounds a year.
- By using hybrid electric vehicles, we've reduced gasoline use by 1,500 gallons a year.
- We offer and expedited plan-check process for new buildings and additions that meet national "green building" standards.
- Construction is underway to improve water quality at Surfers Point by diverting dry weather runoff from the storm drain systems into the sewer system for treatment.
- We're operating the new Community Park without pesticides and our goal is to eliminate pesticides in all parks within 5 years.
- In this time of increased concern about climate change and rising gas prices, Ventura is a leader in looking at ways to reduce our carbon footprint: Transforming Urban Environments for a Post-Peak Oil Future
To learn more about the Green Initiative and the Get Your Green On campaign check out the following document: Administrative Report for the Green Initiative.
To learn more about what your City is doing -- and how you can help keep Ventura green -- see the links in the column to the right.