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2004 OSN Conference Sessions
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Welcome: Jay Yowell, Elliott + Associates Architects, and OSN Chair
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mathis Wackernagel
"Ecological Footprint Accounts: Tracking Our Use of Natural Resources So We Can Live Within the Earth's Budget," We're spending our natural capital as if there's no tomorrow. But we can only do this for so long. That's why we have developed the Ecological Footprint, a comprehensive resource accounting system that compares people's use of nature with nature's ability to regenerate. Like any responsible business that keeps track of its spending and income in order to protect its financial assets, we need ecological accounts to protect our natural assets. There is no alternative as long as overdraft protection for the Earth is not available. Visit www.FootprintNetwork.org to find out how to live off nature's interest, not its capital.
10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Personal Action
Overview of Strawbale Building
Presenter: Myrna Fletcher
As people search for a less expensive and less toxic means of building the ideas of using locally available products like straw and clay for creating fine homes is expanding rapidly. These materials do not require skilled people and the use of neighbor helping neighbor further reduces cost while training builders who hope to create their own homes. Strawbale homes have a superior insulation value and this decreases the need for energy to heat and cool. By using locally available materials, community builders, and reducing the need for energy to ship materials and to heat and cool homes, we hope to be better stewards of our planet's resources.
Smart House--A High Performance Home
Presenter: Kelly Parker, Guaranteed Watt Savers Systems, Inc.
Discover what a smart house is and what the elements are, and learn about upcoming tax credits.
Business Action
Are You Throwing Away Your Profits?
Presenter: Margo Covington, Covington Consulting, Santa Fe, NM, will answer these questions for the audience:
Why does an environmental quality approach offer competitive advantage?
How can you quickly apply an environmental quality approach to your business?
Wow! Turning liabilities and costs into assets and income!
Community Action
Regional Mobility
Presenter: Randy Hume
Convenient mobility options are required to support our region's growth and to enhance our citizens' quality of life. At the current time there are few convenient alternatives. What options are available for our region? What are the benefits? Are alternative transportation modes realistic for Oklahomans?
Land Trusts and Conservation Easements
Presenter: Lyntha Wesner
The use of conservation easements to preserve farm and ranch land and open spaces in the urban setting and the role of land trusts in that effort will be discussed. The example used will be the Norman Area Land Conservancy, Inc. experience in Norman, Oklahoma since its inception.
Design Action
What is LEED?
Presenter: Paul VonPaumgartten
In this session you will learn about LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and Buildings for a Livable Future.
10:15 - 11:30 a.m.
Personal Action
Sustainable Gardening
Presenter: Paul Johnson
Sustainable Gardening - What do we really need to have a sustainable garden? We will talk about what plants really need to grow and how we can make better choices for our gardens and for our environment. The future of gardening in Oklahoma is here.
Business Action
Business, Environment & Performance
Presenter: Dianne Wilkins, ODEQ Pollution Prevention Coordinator,
will discuss the launch of two new incentive programs by DEQ's Pollution Prevention Program. These programs are designed to assist facilities in using an environmental quality approach to enhance competitiveness and improve environmental performance.
Steps to Business Sustainability
Presenter: Jim Warram, Xerox Corp, will discuss significant impacts Xerox has made through the implementation of sustainable manufacturing practices.
Community Action
Community Indicators of Sustainability
Presenter: Mathis Wackernagel
The management of natural capital, including its ability to renew itself, represents a core aspect of sustainability. Hence, reliable measures comparing the supply of natural capital with human demand on it are indispensable for tracking progress, setting targets and driving policies for sustainability. This session provides examples of how ecological indicators, combined with social and economic ones, can assist communities in managing their ecological and social assets, and can support their efforts for advancing sustainability.
Design Action
LEED: A General Application Approach
Presenter: Brian McCalla
In this session you will learn how the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) principles are applied to projects for certification.
12:30 - 2:00
Lunch - Featured Speaker Michael Patton
Mr. Patton, the Director of the Metropolitan Environmental Trust, will tell personal stories and observations of his struggles to understand and live a sustainable lifestyle. He will also talk about efforts in organizing awareness and the inspiration he receives from the people in the room.
2:00 - 3:30
Native American Environmental Stewardship Panel
Moderator: Lu Kindblade, Delaware Nation
Presenter: Nikki Owings-Crumm
Nikki is the Director of the Delaware Nation Environmental and Recycling Programs. She will speak primarilyly on the recycling program which is the only tribal recycling program run by any of the tribes in Western Oklahoma, but will also address the tribes involvement with water and air monitoring.
Presenter: Doug Broyles
Doug is the Director of the Caddo Nation Environmental Program and Manager of the Caddo Nation Bison Valley Ranch. He will speak mainly about the bison project, including his involvement with the Inter Tribal Bison Council, which is a coalition of tribal bison managers in numerous states.
Presenter: Rick Moore
Rick will speak on the organization's Buffalo Reserve and Native environmental tourism. He will touch on the activities of Indigenous Nations Federal Charter Association (INFCA) that he serves as President.
Renewable Energy Panel
Oklahoma Wind Power Update
Moderator/Presenter: Mike Bergey
In 2003 Oklahoma added 172 megawatts of commercial wind power, a solid first step towards a more sustainable and stable electricity generation portfolio. On the small wind turbine front, Rep. Tom Cole introduced a federal tax credit bill, HR 790, for homeowners, farmers, and small businesses. Learn about the latest developments and future prospects for wind power in Oklahoma.
Wind Energy
Presenter: Allen Gould
Mr. Gould will discuss OG&E's Wind Energy Program.
Solar Energy
Presenter: John Miggins
Mr. Miggins will discuss solar energy and what's going on in Austin, Texas.
Renewable Energy - Ethanol
Presenter: Mason Mungle
Mr. Mungle will discuss ethanol in Oklahoma.
Sustainable Agriculture Panel
Moderator/Presenter: Paul Barby
General discussion - What is a sustainable practice versus an enabling practice?
Oklahoma Food Cooperative - Presenter: Robert Waldrop
Summary of the progress of the Oklahoma Food Cooperative that matches producers and consumers.
Opportunities in Oklahoma for Increasing the Sustainability of Rural Communities - Presenter: Dr. Jim Horne
There are a number of emerging trends concerning local food systems, food policy councils, land preservation from urban sprawl, and declining rural communities that are setting the stage for many new opportunities. These opportunities will be positive for farmers, consumers, the environment, and our society. This may be one of the last opportunities to build an alternative food system in which all can participate.
Permaculture - Presenter: Joseph Glosemeyer
Roundtable discussion of recent efforts to bring Permaculture to central Oklahoma and how it can be beneficial toward a sustainable Oklahoma.
Crosstimbers Development Panel
Moderator: Jennifer Keffer, Johnson Controls, Inc.
Presenters: Ron Howell, Kevin Coutant, Dustin Huff, Gary Harkreader and Blu Hulsey
A panel will provide an overview of the CrossTimbers Development Project located adjacent to Skiatook Lake, Oklahoma. The project will be designed and constructed using the principles of LEED. The proposed development will include a new marina for boat storage, rental cabins, a conference center, extended camping grounds and restroom facilities, RV parking spaces, trails, and an 18-hole championship golf course. In addition, developers at StateSource are planning for extensive residential development around the resort while working with professional land planners, architects and engineers to help create the design of this area.
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