Learn How to Green Your Community

The Academy for Sustainable Communities is a new training program presented by the Mid-America Regional Council. The academy offers seminars, technical workshops, roundtable discussions and other special events featuring nationally known speakers focused on how the Kansas City region can serve as a model of sustainability by emphasizing environmental, economic and social success. More environmental programs>

Contracting for Solid Waste Services

Contracting for Solid Waste Services

Sept. 23, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Learn about considerations and issues your community may face while contracting for solid waste services. Presenters will share their experiences and offer guidance on what your city or county can expect throughout the contracting process. Additional Information>

 Toolbox Series

Web Mapping
and GIS

Oct. 1, 8:30–10:30 a.m.

Over the past 15 years, geographic information systems (GIS) have evolved from a niche technology used in back offices, to centralized information systems used throughout an agency. The latest trends in GIS are taking place online with millions of people using Web-based geospatial tools every day to get directions, make simple maps and explore new places.
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 Leading the Revoluation

Leading the Revolution with Eban Goodstein

Sept. 10, 2010, 8–10 a.m.

According to Dr. Eban Goodstein, sustainability cannot be achieved with minor modifications to business as usual, but instead will require two concurrent revolutions: a clean energy revolution and a sustainability revolution in business and government. Additional Information>