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    Working Groups

    Much of the Alliance’s work is done in partnership with other organizations, but we also have several working groups for specific projects. New groups are formed as new issues or interests arise. We invite you to join in the work of creating a more sustainable Lehigh Valley.

    In addition to the specific working groups listed below, a Steering Committee provides overall coordination.

    There are several areas that are not represented by active working groups at this time but have been raised in discussion—such as the arts, civil liberties, community rights, education & schools, fracking, networking collaboratives, and creating an active ‘Transition Town’ in the LV — A perfect opportunity for you to take the lead!

    Beyond Capitalism

    Contact:

    Giving a speech to 24,000 earth and space scientists at the Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union, held annually in San Francisco, Geophysicist, Dr. Bard Werner remarked: “In sum, the dynamics of the global coupled human-environmental system within the … more →

    Community Planning for Sustainability

    Contact: Peter Crownfield

    Exploring ways that communities can become more resilient & sustainable, including climate action plans to reduce GHG emissions and improve a community’s ability to deal with the rapidly-changing climate. (Community planning for resilience & sustainability is also a topic for … more →

    Directory

    Contact: Directory Team

    Designs and produces Sustainable Lehigh Valley, the annual directory of organizations, businesses, and individuals that promote sustainable communities. more →

    Food & Health

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    The Food & Health group works on improving access to good food that’s grown without toxic chemicals—food that promotes community & individual health instead of undeining health. We also see re-localization of food production as a key part of a sustainable … more →

    Internship Program

    Contact:

    Help guide or support student interns in a variety of fields & activities. See current internship opportunities for examples.

    Natural Builders Guild

    Contact: Mark S. Southard

    Meets third Wednesdays 7 – 8pm At the Lehigh Valley Social Impact Center* Everyone is welcome to attend Refreshments are served Draft Mission Statement: To grow and support a community of skilled natural builders in the Lehigh Valley in order … more →

    Transitions

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    Raising awareness of the Transition Towns movement and how it can help the Lehigh Valley move towards a sustainable future. more →

    Website

    Contact: Peter Crownfield

    Works to make the Alliance website an effective platform for sharing information and ideas among those interested in sustainability in the Lehigh Valley. more →