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Hailey Environmental Leadership Program (H.E.L.P.)
Introduction
About H.E.L.P.
The Hailey Environmental Leadership Program is an advisory committee providing practical information, leadership, and the means of measurable change for city government and the community, in ongoing efforts to combat climate change and protect the environment.
H.E.L.P.'s Creation
The H.E.L.P. committee was created to implement and track progress on the goals and requirements of the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. On February 12, 2007, Mayor Susan McBryant and the Hailey City Council joined 496 U.S. mayors and cities in ratifying the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. The agreement, modeled on the Kyoto Protocol, is a pledge to take local action in improving the quality of our air through the reduction of air and climate pollutants and to promote stronger federal policy and action. See a copy of the agreement here.
Archived News
2009
- Hailey's Council creates a Sustainable Building and Planning Advisory Committee
- Showcase Lawn Application - Water Conservation Program (also see Wise Water Usage)
2008
2007
- Climate Protection Committee Annual Report 12-20-07
- Climate Protection Efforts Achieve Positive First-Year Results
Proposed Issues
Issues related to climate protection are many and diverse. A general outline of the potential aspects the Hailey Environmental Leadership Program might address in maintaining and improving our incredible natural resources has been developed and was used as a starting point for the city's proposed plan of action. Issues listed here may become part of later revisions in the committee's plan of action.