2011 Environmental Task Force
"To unite the community in a
comprehensive effort to
promote sustainable living in
the City of Manhattan Beach."
On January 18, 2011 City Council appointed a new set of residents to carry forward the work of the Environmental Task Force. The 2011 Environmental Task Force members represent a broad range of skills from our own community, including energy efficiency experts, a LEED AP architect, a solar representative, water conservation professionals, sustainable landscaping experts, and student activists. 2011 ETF Members and Work Groups
Energy Efficiency and Renewable
Energy
Water Conservation and Sustainable Landscaping
Andrew Cobb
Xero Solar
Paul Beswick
Senior Environmental Specialist, Metropolitan Water
District
Stacia Costa
MBUSD Energy Education Specialist
Julie Gonella
Vice President, Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden
Audrey Judson
Realtor, Manhattan Beach
Ann Lin
Water Resource Control Engineer, Los Angeles Regional
Water Quality Control Board
Kim Matsoukas
Sustainability Manager, Bentley Prince
Street
Greg Monfette
City of LA Urban Forestry Division Superintendent
Registered Consulting Arborist
Daniel Salzman
LEED Homes AP, LEED Green Associate
Gretchen Renshaw
Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden, co-founder; Instructor, UCLA Extension Gardening & Horticulture
2011 ETF Student Liaison
Ryan Patel, Mira Costa High School
The 2011 ETF focused on energy efficiency and renewable energy; and water conservation and sustainable landscaping programs. The 2011 ETF developed programs and recommendations based on the City's Green Report and Recommendations of the 2008 Task Force, while prioritizing project goals in the City's 2011 Environmental Work Plan.
2011 ETF Recommendations: FREE Environmental Programs for the Community
The 2011 ETF developed several recommendations to help the community reduce its energy and water consumption in order to help meet City-wide commitments to lower greenhouse gas emissions and conserve water. The program recommendations were approved by City Council on October 4, 2011 and include:
Watt Watcher Energy Contest
Green Business Challenge
Solar Display at Metlox
Landscape Sustainability Audit
Community Mulch Pilot Program
Post Office Demonstration Garden
School-wide Water Efficiency Slogan and Logo Contest
Please visit the webpage to find out more about participating in these exciting conservation programs.