Environmental Efforts
What "U" Can Do! PDF  | Print |  E-mail

Junk mail is annoying and kills trees. Do yourself-and the forests-a favor by getting off the mailing lists of companies you don't support.

Trade your old incandescent light bulbs for compact fluorescent ones. They use about 70% less energy than regular bulbs and last 10 times longer.

Start a "terrarium project" with a child in your life. Pass along your knowledge, and learn something together, about ecology.

 
Environmental Effort Committee Members PDF  | Print |  E-mail

We would like to recognize and thank the following committee members for their contributions to this area of the project:

Elisa Pokral, Monroe County Solid Waste Management District

Amy Thompson, Monroe County Extension Educator

Vickie Getty, Habitat Steward

Angie Smith, Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department

Kriste Lindberg, Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department and Bloomington Utilites

Todd Stevenson, Monroe County Highway Department

Tyler Ferguson, Olympus Properties

Linda Thompson, City of Bloomington

Robert Frew, Habitat Steward

Sarah Hayes, Monroe County Humana Association

 

 
Cathy Meyer PDF  | Print |  E-mail

Cathy Meyer is the Environmental Effort committee chair for Bloomington in Bloom.  Cathy has been a Naturalist for the Monroe County Parks and Recreation Department in Bloomington, Indiana, since 1991.  She is responsible for planning and implementing environmental education presentations for school groups, teachers, day camps, and the public and is a facilitator for Project WET, Project WILD, PLT, and Hoosier RiverWatch. She also serves on local committees for storm water quality, Safe Routes to School, alternative transportation, and tourism and planning committees for Hoosier Recreation Workshop, Birdathon, Wildflower Foray, International Migratory Bird Day, Habitat Stewards, Master Naturalists, Ag Day, Kids Unplugged, and other  events.

With Master’s Degrees in Biology and Environmental Science from Indiana University, Cathy has also worked for the DNR Divisions of Nature Preserves, Fish and Wildlife, Reservoirs, and State Parks and has served as a Steward for The Nature Conservancy and Sycamore Land Trust, President of EEAI and the Sassafras Audubon Society. She has received the EEAI Howard Michaud Award and President’s Award, Historic Southern Indiana Interpreter of the Year, PLT Outstanding Facilitator Award, National Association of Interpretation Service Award, National Audubon Society Meritorious Service Award, and the Girl Scout Council of Tulip Race Clara Kinsey Award for Outdoor Education.

Her contact information:

Cathy Meyer
Naturalist
Monroe County Parks and Recreation
120 W. 7th Street Suite 312 (New address)
Bloomington, IN 47404
812-349-2805
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How They Evaluate PDF  | Print |  E-mail
  • best practices icluding policies and by-laws on waste reduction
  • landfills, hazardous waste handling, sewage disposal, recycling and transfer stations
  • water sources and conservation, naturalization

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Environmental Awareness Cirteria Resources as recommended by America in Bloom


American Public Transportation Association
www.apta.com
–Promotes public transit systems.  



Association of American Railroads
www.aar.org
-Promotes transportation by & safety of the railroads.



Audubon International
www.audubonintl.org
Education, assistance & inspiration for protecting & sustaining land, water, wildlife & natural resources.

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