It amazes me that this is the first time these old news clips have come out since the current oil spill disaster. I was only 8 when the previous Gulf oil spill occured, but I'm surprised my parents (who have lived in Florida for 30+ years) and other long time residents have not mentioned it. Maybe the lessons learned long ago have been forgotten, or maybe there were no lessons learned...
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
Gulf Coast Oil Spill Update
Here is the current update on the Gulf Coast Oil Spill from GulfShores.com : Current Issues
This includes information on the newly discovered underwater oil plume.
This includes information on the newly discovered underwater oil plume.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
1509 E. Cross Street, Pensacola, FL | Powered by Postlets
Take a look at this great "Green" certified home being built in East Hill, Pensacola. There is a great park just across the street for the kids to play, and the home has great energy and water conserving features that will help you save money on your monthly utility bills. Let me know what you think...
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Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Emerald Coastkeeper "Blue Tie" Gala May 22nd
Emerald Coastkeeper "Blue Tie" Gala May 22nd
Emerald Coastkeeper of Pensacola, a non-profit member of the Waterkeeper Alliance, is hosting it's annual gala fundraiser event on May 22, 2010. The event will be held at New World Landing in Pensacola, FL. Tickets are $30 per person, or $50 per couple. There will be hors d'oeuvres, live music, and live and silent auctions of donated items. Some auction items include a one week stay in Seaside, golf and other entertainment packages, Mississippi Delta Blues trip, art, healing and wellness packages, antiques, and much more!
For more information or to purchase tickets for the event, visit http://www.emeraldcoastkeeper.org/ (click on "Gala") or visit them on Facebook.
If you would like to donate cash or auction items, or if you would like to volunteer, contact Chasidy@EmeraldCoastkeeper.org .
Emerald Coastkeeper's primary function is protection of our local waterways, and promotion of water quality. They have been a valuable source of knowledge and assistance in the current Gulf Coast oil spill crisis, providing a local voice in the preparation for the coming oil spill, and solictation for volunteers. Please help support this worthy group, as they will need many resources while dealing with this looming tragedy.
Trish Sarfert, GRI, Certified EcoBroker, NAR Green Designee
EcoLogical Realty 850-449-0908 cell Trish@Eco-LogicalRealty.com
http://www.greenhomespensacola.com/
Emerald Coastkeeper of Pensacola, a non-profit member of the Waterkeeper Alliance, is hosting it's annual gala fundraiser event on May 22, 2010. The event will be held at New World Landing in Pensacola, FL. Tickets are $30 per person, or $50 per couple. There will be hors d'oeuvres, live music, and live and silent auctions of donated items. Some auction items include a one week stay in Seaside, golf and other entertainment packages, Mississippi Delta Blues trip, art, healing and wellness packages, antiques, and much more!
For more information or to purchase tickets for the event, visit http://www.emeraldcoastkeeper.org/ (click on "Gala") or visit them on Facebook.
If you would like to donate cash or auction items, or if you would like to volunteer, contact Chasidy@EmeraldCoastkeeper.org .
Emerald Coastkeeper's primary function is protection of our local waterways, and promotion of water quality. They have been a valuable source of knowledge and assistance in the current Gulf Coast oil spill crisis, providing a local voice in the preparation for the coming oil spill, and solictation for volunteers. Please help support this worthy group, as they will need many resources while dealing with this looming tragedy.
Trish Sarfert, GRI, Certified EcoBroker, NAR Green Designee
EcoLogical Realty 850-449-0908 cell Trish@Eco-LogicalRealty.com
http://www.greenhomespensacola.com/
"Green Drinks" May 12th at Seville Quarter, Pensacola, FL
"Green Drinks" May 12th at Seville Quarter, Pensacola, FL
Please join us for another "Green Drinks" gathering on May 12th, 2010 at Seville Quarter in Pensacola, FL. We will be outside in the courtyard again if the weather is nice, or inside Lilli Marlene's if it rains. Last month's organic wine tasting was a blast, so let's see if we can top it this month! The event is open to anyone interested in "Green", whether it be Green building, organic farming, solar power, water conservation, energy efficiency...whatever your interest in all things Green, you are welcome at Green Drinks!
For more information on Green Drinks, visit http://www.greendrinks.org/ or call Trish at 850-449-0908.
Hope to see you there!
Trish Sarfert, GRI, Certified EcoBroker, NAR Green Designee
EcoLogical Realty 850-449-0908 cell Trish@Eco-LogicalRealty.com
http://www.greenhomespensacola.com/
Please join us for another "Green Drinks" gathering on May 12th, 2010 at Seville Quarter in Pensacola, FL. We will be outside in the courtyard again if the weather is nice, or inside Lilli Marlene's if it rains. Last month's organic wine tasting was a blast, so let's see if we can top it this month! The event is open to anyone interested in "Green", whether it be Green building, organic farming, solar power, water conservation, energy efficiency...whatever your interest in all things Green, you are welcome at Green Drinks!
For more information on Green Drinks, visit http://www.greendrinks.org/ or call Trish at 850-449-0908.
Hope to see you there!
Trish Sarfert, GRI, Certified EcoBroker, NAR Green Designee
EcoLogical Realty 850-449-0908 cell Trish@Eco-LogicalRealty.com
http://www.greenhomespensacola.com/
Monday, May 3, 2010
1509 E Cross St East Hill Pensacola Green Home Now Listed!
1509 E Cross St East Hill Pensacola Green Home Now Listed!
Whether you are a believer in "Green" Building, or just a potential home buyer looking for an energy efficient home, this new construction Green Home at 1509 E Cross St East Hill Pensacola may be just what you are looking for! Green features include: spray foam attic insulation, tankless on-demand gas water heater, high efficiency heat pump HVAC, low VOC paints and adhesives for better indoor air quality, low flow water fixtures, and much more! Green Certifications will include Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB), and Energy Star.
3 Bedrooms 2 Baths 1400 Sq Ft $179,900
For more property information, please click here.
Trish Sarfert, GRI, Certified EcoBroker, NAR Green Designee
EcoLogical Realty 850-449-0908 cell Trish@Eco-LogicalRealty.com
http://www.greenhomespensacola.com/
Whether you are a believer in "Green" Building, or just a potential home buyer looking for an energy efficient home, this new construction Green Home at 1509 E Cross St East Hill Pensacola may be just what you are looking for! Green features include: spray foam attic insulation, tankless on-demand gas water heater, high efficiency heat pump HVAC, low VOC paints and adhesives for better indoor air quality, low flow water fixtures, and much more! Green Certifications will include Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB), and Energy Star.
3 Bedrooms 2 Baths 1400 Sq Ft $179,900
For more property information, please click here.
Trish Sarfert, GRI, Certified EcoBroker, NAR Green Designee
EcoLogical Realty 850-449-0908 cell Trish@Eco-LogicalRealty.com
http://www.greenhomespensacola.com/
Oil Spill Grief- The 5 Stages To Recovery
Here in Pensacola, Florida, we are not-so-eagerly awaiting the arrival of the oil spill on our beaches and waterways. I, myself, am going through the many stages of Grief.
-Denial has ended as it is inevitable that we will be affected by the spill.
-Anger set in when I thought about how this will affect our local economy and our wildlife.
-I tried Bargaining- "If only the oil will stop spilling, I'll buy a Prius and do more to encourage others to conserve!".
-I became Depressed as I had to explain to my children why we won't be able to go to the beach again for a very long time.
-Acceptance came when I started trying to find ways to help and do my part.
As with Hurricane Ivan and other disasters past, we are strong, we are resilient, and we will recover from this...in time. Already, hundreds of residents have answered the calls for help, offering to volunteer in whatever way necessary. Non-profit and governmental organizations have banded together, without thought of politics, to make this a more coordinated effort, and therefore a more effective effort.
What will my part be in the recovery efforts? That remains to be seen- maybe I will be cleaning oil from local wildlife. Maybe I will help in fundraising efforts. Maybe I will help provide a voice in the fight against adding more oil rigs in the Gulf. Right now, I can at least offer this advice...
1. Do NOT be silent! Make your voice heard and let the powers that be know that this issue is important to you. If you are against drilling in the Gulf, contact your local representatives and let them know how you feel. If you are for drilling, but want stricter safety regulations, let that be known as well.
2. Find a way, in your own daily life, to lower your use of energy. Whether it means adding more home insulation, sealing duct leaks, or upgrading to more efficient appliances or vehicles, do SOMETHING to use less energy. If we, as a whole, lower of use of energy, then we will use less fossil fuels and maybe we won't need to drill for oil in sensitive areas such as our Gulf of Mexico.
3. Show your support for the Homestar/Cash for Caulking program. If this is implemented, it will help us all to implement the energy efficiency upgrades that we all need in our homes. Visit http://www.efficiencyfirst.org/ to find out how you can support this important legislation.
4. Urge your local builders to build Greener, more energy efficient homes. When you are shopping for a home, or having a new home built, ask for energy saving features. You don't have to be a "tree hugger" to understand the importance of conserving energy and lowering your monthly utility bills. Locally, homes built to Gulf Power's "Earth Cents" or Energy Star Homes standards can save the home buyer an average of 20-40% on monthly utility bills, while only costing a couple thousand dollars extra to implement these features during construction.
5. Help your local conservation groups who are working tireslessly to help coordinate oil spill cleanup and recovery efforts. Groups like Emerald CoastKeeper need both financial and volunteer support. (Visit http://www.emeraldcoastkeeper.org/ to donate, volunteer, or buy tickets for their annual fundraiser gala on May 22nd.) These groups provide a local voice and provide local knowledge of our waterways and ecology that will help the Federal Government agencies and BP corporate representatives to perform better preventive measures and effective post-oil spill clean up support.
6.) Keep informed on the progress of the oil spill and the recovery efforts. (In Escambia, Florida, visit www.myescambia.com/escambiadisasterresponse/ for the most current information.)
-Denial has ended as it is inevitable that we will be affected by the spill.
-Anger set in when I thought about how this will affect our local economy and our wildlife.
-I tried Bargaining- "If only the oil will stop spilling, I'll buy a Prius and do more to encourage others to conserve!".
-I became Depressed as I had to explain to my children why we won't be able to go to the beach again for a very long time.
-Acceptance came when I started trying to find ways to help and do my part.
As with Hurricane Ivan and other disasters past, we are strong, we are resilient, and we will recover from this...in time. Already, hundreds of residents have answered the calls for help, offering to volunteer in whatever way necessary. Non-profit and governmental organizations have banded together, without thought of politics, to make this a more coordinated effort, and therefore a more effective effort.
What will my part be in the recovery efforts? That remains to be seen- maybe I will be cleaning oil from local wildlife. Maybe I will help in fundraising efforts. Maybe I will help provide a voice in the fight against adding more oil rigs in the Gulf. Right now, I can at least offer this advice...
1. Do NOT be silent! Make your voice heard and let the powers that be know that this issue is important to you. If you are against drilling in the Gulf, contact your local representatives and let them know how you feel. If you are for drilling, but want stricter safety regulations, let that be known as well.
2. Find a way, in your own daily life, to lower your use of energy. Whether it means adding more home insulation, sealing duct leaks, or upgrading to more efficient appliances or vehicles, do SOMETHING to use less energy. If we, as a whole, lower of use of energy, then we will use less fossil fuels and maybe we won't need to drill for oil in sensitive areas such as our Gulf of Mexico.
3. Show your support for the Homestar/Cash for Caulking program. If this is implemented, it will help us all to implement the energy efficiency upgrades that we all need in our homes. Visit http://www.efficiencyfirst.org/ to find out how you can support this important legislation.
4. Urge your local builders to build Greener, more energy efficient homes. When you are shopping for a home, or having a new home built, ask for energy saving features. You don't have to be a "tree hugger" to understand the importance of conserving energy and lowering your monthly utility bills. Locally, homes built to Gulf Power's "Earth Cents" or Energy Star Homes standards can save the home buyer an average of 20-40% on monthly utility bills, while only costing a couple thousand dollars extra to implement these features during construction.
5. Help your local conservation groups who are working tireslessly to help coordinate oil spill cleanup and recovery efforts. Groups like Emerald CoastKeeper need both financial and volunteer support. (Visit http://www.emeraldcoastkeeper.org/ to donate, volunteer, or buy tickets for their annual fundraiser gala on May 22nd.) These groups provide a local voice and provide local knowledge of our waterways and ecology that will help the Federal Government agencies and BP corporate representatives to perform better preventive measures and effective post-oil spill clean up support.
6.) Keep informed on the progress of the oil spill and the recovery efforts. (In Escambia, Florida, visit www.myescambia.com/escambiadisasterresponse/ for the most current information.)
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