BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Bexley Public Library X-WR-CALNAME:Bexley Public Library BEGIN:VEVENT UID:01189106-8fcf-4de3-9f94-8e97088a8fae SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260723T024343Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T200000 SUMMARY:The Future of Sustainability Initiatives in Ohio LOCATION:Bexley Public Library\nBexley Public Library X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bexley Public Library;X-AP PLE-RADIUS=10;X-TITLE=Bexley Public Library:geo:39.95674,-82.934339 GEO:39.95674;-82.934339 DESCRIPTION:The Ohio Environmental Council visits BPL to help us understan d how recent policies impact sustainability initiatives in Ohio and what w e can do locally to advocate for a healthier environment..\nhttps://bexley .libnet.info/event/14348935 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Recent Federal and State policies have neg atively impacted the work of environmental agencies and organizations. Joi n us for a presentation by the Ohio Environmental Council to understand ho w these policies impact the future of sustainability initiatives in Ohio a nd what we can do locally to advocate for a healthier environment.

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About the Ohio Environmental Council:

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For more t han 55 years\, the Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) has advocated for a he althier environment for all who call Ohio home. Through persistence and pa rtnership\, the OEC has made progress to address the most pressing environ mental and climate issues facing Ohio communities. From resounding victori es at the ballot box to important policy and legal wins\, our advocacy and engagement efforts are making a difference. \;

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The OEC is par t of a family of statewide organizations that work to secure the vision of a clean\, healthy Ohio where our democracy empowers all communities to th rive in harmony with the environment.

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The OEC works to fulfill its vision of "A clean\, healthy Ohio where our democracy empowers all commun ities to thrive in harmony with the environment\," through its Climate\, E nergy\, Public Lands\, Water\, Democracy\, Law Center\, and Field Advocacy programs.

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About the Presenters:

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As Centr al Ohio Regional Director\, Annalisa Rocca\, leads local engagement and drives community-based environmental initiatives throughout the Central Ohio region. In this role\, she connects residents\, advocate s\, and policymakers to advance climate\, conservation\, and environmental justice priorities at the local level.

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Annalisa previously served as the organization&rsquo\;s Drinking Water Manager\, leading statewide p olicy efforts to protect access to safe and affordable drinking water. She holds a degree in Environmental Economics and Management from Michigan St ate University.

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If you would like to receive an email remi nder about this event\, please register. Join us in person\, or live strea m this program on \;BPL's YouTube channel.

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