Washington, D.C. is like no other place in the world. Eight major universities sit within walking distance of each other, nearly every environmental organization has an office in the city, and the seat of national political power is always right around the corner. In Washington, young people have extraordinary potential to affect positive environmental change.
In the summer of 2007, students at the George Washington University and American University began meeting with the intention of building a strong network of young environmentalists in the District – to share best practices and resources, and to unite local youth behind shared projects and campaigns. This network evolved into the D.C. Youth Environmental Alliance (DCYEA), which currently represents young people at American University, Catholic University, Gallaudet University, Georgetown University, George Washington University, Howard University, and Trinity University. In March 2009, DCYEA launched DCYEA:High School (DCYEAHS) to engage and empower local high school students. DCYEA is always looking for new partners and member groups. Get involved today!
Mission: To serve as a dynamic alliance of DC youth creating positive environmental change in our schools, communities, and government.
Hello there- I’m one of the organizers for a Teen Summit we are planning to have May 3, 2008. We have been searching for any and all teens in the DC area who have been doing great work and can come to support and volunteer their time for this Teen Summit. I can provide more details for interested parties. Please let me know by sending me an email.
Thank you!
Sylvie Lee
By: Sylvie Lee on March 14, 2008
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All,
Check out this website. It’s similar to what you’re doing in the DC area, but national. It connects students, teams, ideas and regions. Sign up to beta the website and get connected. If you have any questions about the site, internships, or anything “green” in general, hit me up.
Brandon
By: Brandon on April 21, 2008
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http://greenquad.com
By: Brandon on April 21, 2008
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I may be able to assist this group with a community organizer to consolidate off individual campuses. Who to contact?
By: suzy on June 20, 2008
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Could someone add contact info for this site/blog. Also, are you interested in adding It’s Getting Hot in Here to the blogroll or in the form of a widget?
http://www.itsgettinghotinhere.org
By: Richard Graves on September 25, 2008
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Trinity Univesity would like to host a forum and/or town hall meeting about Green Jobs. They want to invite the Mayor and Harriet Tregoning.
By: Nydria Humphries on October 21, 2008
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Shepherd Parkway is part of the Washington Overlook. It is located East of the River and close to I-295. Hundreds of low-income residents and dozens of schools surround the park area. The park oversees the Nation’s Capitol and it should not be a place for illegal dumping.
On March 27th at the UPO Petey Greene Center we will have a Town Hall meeting about the blatant neglect of our natural resources, such as our parlands and rivers.
For more information, please contact me, Ms. Humphries at 202.373.0663
By: Nydria Humphries on March 20, 2009
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We are introducing the Transition model to DC on Tuesday April 14, 7-9 pm at ECAC, 733 Euclid Street NW. This can be applied to cities, towns, neighborhoods and campuses. The goal is to involve all stakeholders to collaborate on an Energy Descent Action Plan to address the fallout from peak oil, climate change and economic decline. Get involved and bring Transition to your community. Other meetings will be held in Bethesda April 19 and Towson April 26.
By: Larry Chang on April 8, 2009
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Looking for a Green Team to volunteer with the Global Race for the Cure- coming to DC June 6th!
Please contact the volunteer coorindator @:
volunteer@globalraceforthecure.rg
703.416.7223, ext 806
By: Lisa on May 20, 2009
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I would love to help students speak up for the environment and animals. Please contact me at ReginaB@peta2.com for free materials and information on how to get started and check out http://www.peta2.com/meatsnotgreen to see how green your diet is.
Thank you!
By: Regina Bale on September 29, 2009
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A student group at Georgetown University representing the Conflict Resolution Program is conducting research on the recently instituted “DC bag tax.” From preliminary research we have found that the Alliance testified in favor of it in front of the DC Council.
Our research would be greatly enhanced by interviewing a key member (or members) at the Alliance in order to greater understand the position of the organization and the dynamics of the controversy more generally. Please contact me if you should be willing to assist. Thank you.
By: James Milner on March 20, 2010
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The Green Rush
Saturday, April 17th, 2010
2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Live Green invites you to an action-packed, fun-filled scavenger hunt adventure where you race against the clock to explore DC’s most eco-friendly spots. Teams of 2 – 5 people will have 3 hours to explore hidden treasures, solve puzzles, complete challenges, collect clues and sample food to earn as many points as possible. The team with the most points wins the $1,000 Grand Prize!
The Green Rush will kick-off at the Green in the Circle Festival in Dupont Circle featuring Wendy Rieger from NBC4 as the host. There will be great speakers, entertainment featuring Beat Ya Feet Kings, and lots of green exhibitors. The adventure continues at the finish line, The Reef in Adams Morgan, with an after party and awards for winners in 3 categories: Grand Prize, Youth Prize, and The Green Spirit Award. We’re also giving the first 10 teams to cross the finish line a free drink, and great raffle prizes to lucky attendees!
What are you waiting for? Gather up your team and GO FOR THE GREEN!
Details:
Start: Dupont Circle’s Green in the Circle Festival; Registration open from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
End: The Reef, after party and awards from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Registration: $25 per person, $20 for Live Green members and includes admission to after party and free give-aways during the Green Rush
Register online at http://www.livegreen.net/events
By: Ali G on March 26, 2010
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