January 20, Third Thursday at 7:00 PM - Monthly Members Meeting • with Pre-Meeting Dinner at 5:30 PM
Program: “Keeping an Eye on Rising Sea Levels” by Skip Stiles. Join us for an update on the 2011 General Assembly session and any pending legislation RAS will be tracking this year. Some of the areas we will be watching include legislation on conservation and climate change. Skip Stiles is the executive director of Wetlands Watch, which is a non-profi t organization that works to protect and conserve Virginia’s wetlands. Stiles and Wetlands Watch have been studying sea level rise in Virginia. What they’ve found is that sea levels are rising at an ever-increasing pace, and Virginia is a high-risk state and unprepared for the changing sea levels. Stiles will demonstrate how sea level rise will impact Virginia in the coming years, and what that will mean for the wetlands and important bird habitats. He will also outline the steps Virginia can take now to be prepared. You won’t want to miss this eye-opening and informative program.
Location: St. Luke Lutheran Church 7757 Chippenham Parkway, at the Custis Rd. and Chippenham Parkway intersection. Refreshments are served afterwards.
Pre-meeting Dinner: Prior to each Members Meeting, doors open at 5:30 PM with plenty of food and fellowship. Please sign up in advance. Volunteer to bring your favorite dish. Members $5.00, NEW MEMBERS EAT FREE!
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