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Watershed Protection Ordinance: Stakeholder Meetings

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Fri, 04/04/2014 - 11:00am to 6:45pm
Fri, 04/11/2014 - 11:00am to 6:45pm
Fri, 04/18/2014 - 11:00am to 6:45pm
Fri, 04/18/2014 - 11:00am to 6:45pm

On October 17, 2013, the Austin City Council passed a new Watershed Protection Ordinance to improve creek and floodplain protection; prevent unsustainable public expense on drainage systems; simplify development regulations where possible; and minimize the impact on

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Integrated Water Management Training for Buildings and Sites

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Fri, 01/25/2013 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Water is becoming an increasingly valued resource and its conservation may become one of the most important objectives of the 21st century. This half-day course, developed by GRHC and the American Society of Irrigation Consultants examines systems and strategies which manage stormwater and optimize water efficiency of buildings and sites.

 

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Certified Permaculture Design Course - Two Week Intensive - Spring 2013

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Sat, 04/27/2013 - 7:30am to Sun, 05/12/2013 - 10:00pm

This certified Permaculture Design Course is a mind expanding and paradigm shifting experience you won't want to miss. Participants have the opportunity to co-create designs for urban and suburban environments and learn about natural building, community cultivation and earth restoration strategies applicable to life anywhere on the planet.

You can watch a preview of what attending a Permaculture Design Course at Creation Flame is like here: http://vimeo.com/48594731

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Sustainability with Hybrid Earthships / Monolithic Domes & Aquapoincs

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Sat, 11/17/2012 - 9:00am to Sun, 11/18/2012 - 4:00pm

Learn how to become sustainable, live off-grid, and grow your own organic food.

2-Day Seminar, Saturday and Sunday, 9AM to 4PM each day, in Cedar Creek Tx  

Exact location will be provided when you register.

Seminar will cover:

*Earthship construction based on Mike Reynolds concepts, combined with Monolithic domes using new materials and techniques that drastically reduce cost

*Food production of produce and protein with Aquaponics

*Thermal mass principles

*Cooling with convection draw

*Thermal mass rocket heaters

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