2009 NEBRASKA ENERGY PLAN . . . Text of the draft 2009 Nebraska Energy Plan is available in pdf here. Website information can be found here. The plan encourages renewable energy projects, and support for nuclear power. The public is invited to comment on the proposal through January 23, 2009. Click here for a list of six reasons why nuclear power is not a reasonable, realistic solution to the world’s energy problem. Click here to comment, or submit e-mail comments to energy [at] nebraska [dot] gov.
VIGIL AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY . . . During winter months, every Monday from noon to 1:00pm, supporters of abolition in Nebraska vigil inside the State Capitol Building by the information desk on the ground floor, Lincoln. Join them for a few minutes, or the hour. For more information, contact Fran Kaye, fkaye1949 [at] yahoo [dot] com, or Nebraskans Against the Death Penalty, 402.477.7787.
OPENING DAY: 101st LEGISLATIVE SESSION . . . Following Opening Day of the 2009 Nebraska Legislature, Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 10:00am, the public is invited to an Annual Reception with the senators, 5:00 to 7:00pm, at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel’s Lancaster Room, 333 South 13th Street, Lincoln.
LINCOLN PEACE VIGILS . . . Join weekly peace vigils at the Federal Building, 15th and O streets in Lincoln, every Wednesday from 5:00 to 6:00pm. Contact Mark at 402-499-6672 or e-mail mark [at] weddleton [dot] com for more information.
NEBRASKA WETLANDS CONSERVATION . . . Thursday, January 8, 2009, 7:00pm, Nebraska Game and Parks Wetland Program Manager Ted LaGrange will present “Wetlands of Nebraska and their Conservation Needs” at the Wachiska Audubon General Meeting at Union College Dick Administration Building lower level Room 03, 3800 South 48th Street, Lincoln. For directions, click here.
SPRING CREEK PRAIRIE CHAPTER RETREAT . . . A Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center Retreat and Potluck will be Saturday, January 10, 2009, 9:00am to 2:00pm at the Center. There will be a business meeting to discuss possible priority programs and projects for 2009, and potluck food. Bring a favorite dish to share. For directions, click here.
ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COUNCIL VACANCIES . . . Nominations are being considered for 1) Representatives from each Congressional District for Environmental Trust vacancies; and 2) Environmental Quality Council seats for Ag Crop Production, Auto/Petroleum Industry, Biologist, Food Products Manufacturing,Labor, Livestock Industry, Minority Populations, Municipal Government, and the Power Generating Industry. To apply online, click here. The Governor will send nominations to the Natural Resources Committee for confirmation hearings in January or February.
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