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Welcome to our annual WEALTH Days of Advocacy and Education! Join organizations, advocates, and legislators from across Kansas to connect on Water, Energy, Air, Land, Transportation, and Health (WEALTH). This is a unique opportunity for Kansans to connect with each other and take action on environmental and climate issues.  We invite you all to join these important dialogues.

WEALTH Days 2021 Legislative Action Alert

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Thursday, March 18 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual Tour of the Rotunda: Solutions Showcase

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The Solutions Showcase features businesses and organizations working on Water, Energy, Air, Land, Transportation, and Health (WEALTH) priorities in Kansas.
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Speakers
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Carol R Barta

Manhattan Friends Meeting
avatar for Beth Pauley

Beth Pauley

Program Coordinator, Climate + Energy Project
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Emily Wolfe

Sr. Program Coordinator & Policy Analyst, Metropolitan Energy Center
Emily joined MEC in 2019 and is a Program Coordinator and Policy Analyst. Prior to joining MEC, Emily worked in the corporate world for over six years. However, she decided to change her career path and received a master’s degree in Social Work in 2019. More than ever, Emily believes... Read More →
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Zack Pistora

Kansas Lobbyist for Sierra Club, Board member for KNRC and KRC, Kansas Sierra Club, Kansas Natural Resource Council, Kansas Rural Center
Zack is in his 10th year as the State Lobbyist for the Kansas Chapter of Sierra Club, and has served as a board member for the Kansas Natural Resource Council and the Kansas Rural Center for half a decade. His training is in political science, leadership, and women's studies from... Read More →
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Kay Johnson

Sustainability and Environment Manager, PROSOCO
Experienced sustainability and environment professional in private, government and non-profit sectors. Education: BS Chemistry, MS Environmental Studies. Certifications: Certified Hazardous Materials Manager and LEED Green Associate. Current position - Sustainability and Environment... Read More →
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Les Lampe

Kansas Interfaith Action
avatar for Jacob Miller

Jacob Miller

Co-Chapter Leader, Liaison, Citizens' Climate Lobby
We build the political will for action at Citizens’ Climate Lobby. We are committed to building the political will for the climate solutions we all need. As empowered citizens, we talk with neighbors, friends, and local officials about how national climate action can help ensure... Read More →
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Lauren Hadley

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
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DeAnna Hatch

Nutritional Health Coach, Natural Grocers
DeAnna Hatch (Dr. Dee) has been part of the health food revolution for more than 30 years – working at the co-op in Durango, CO, when that was the only source of pure foods.  After getting her bachelor’s in chemistry, she went on to get her PhD in Pharmacognosy.  This is the... Read More →
avatar for Bridget Sanderson

Bridget Sanderson

coalition partner, BuildPowerMOKAN
Build Power MoKan is an energy justice coalition working collaboratively to expand access to clean, renewable energy, expand access to weatherization and assistance programs, and to hold electric utilities in Kansas and Western Missouri accountable to the needs of their customers... Read More →
avatar for Brent Ragsdale

Brent Ragsdale

Business Development Manager, Willdan Performance Engineering
Willdan Performance Engineering, out of Lawrence, is a first year member of the Clean Energy Business Council.  We help communities with their existing facilities needs such as making school buildings better, safer, more comfortable and more energy efficient learning environments... Read More →
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Fernanda Preciado

Tonantzin Society

Solutions Showcase
avatar for Flint Hill Renewable Energy and Efficiency Coop (FHREEC)

Flint Hill Renewable Energy and Efficiency Coop (FHREEC)

The Flint Hills Renewable Energy and Efficiency Cooperative (FHREEC) is a collective of volunteers who are dedicated to solar energy. Our personal approach to solving energy problems has been based on neighbors-helping-neighbors . We work with the homeowner to put up solar panels... Read More →
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City of Topeka Sustainability Advisory Board

City of Topeka Sustainability Advisory Board
The Sustainability Advisory Board (SAB) was established by the Topeka City Council in 2008 to serve as an advisory board to the Topeka City Council. Currently the SAB consists of members with expertise in engineering, waste management, biology, alternative fuels, and horticulture.The... Read More →
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The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy
The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.
avatar for Willdan Performance Engineering

Willdan Performance Engineering

Willdan Performance Engineering
Our Vision is to form partnerships that engage communities to challenge limits and go beyond to create built environments that promote opportunity, wellbeing and sustainability.
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Washburn University - WUMester Events

WUmester is intended to foster a university-wide conversation on a diversity-related topic that will change each spring semester. The goal of the program is to engage the entire WU community in a cross-disciplinary learning experience on timely subjects and help students see the connections... Read More →
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Natural Grocers

Our company was founded in 1955 because we care ? we care about the environment, we care about the health of our nation, the economy, the health of our communities, and we care about you. From the beginning, our company was built on our Five Founding Principles which we rely on to... Read More →
avatar for Citizens' Climate Lobby

Citizens' Climate Lobby

We Build the Political Will for Action At Citizens’ Climate Lobby, we’re committed to building the political will for the climate solutions we all need. As empowered citizens, we talk with neighbors, friends, and local officials about how national climate action can help ensure... Read More →
avatar for Build Power MOKAN

Build Power MOKAN

Build Power MoKan is an energy justice coalition working collaboratively to expand access to clean, renewable energy, expand access to weatherization and assistance programs, and to hold electric utilities in Kansas and Western Missouri accountable to the needs of their customer
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PROSOCO

PROSOCO is a national manufacturer of products for cleaning, protecting and maintaining concrete; making building envelopes air- and water-tight; and cleaning, protecting and restoring new and existing masonry buildings. We strive to provide innovative products and services that improve... Read More →
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Tonantzin Society

Tonantzin Society
The Tonantzin Society's mission is to preserve and educate on Chicanx/Xicanx art and culture including our indigenous heritage. Environmental justice is of growing importance to our mission. Additionally, we focus on crucial Latinx topics occurring across the Americas. Through cultural... Read More →

Sponsors
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Climate + Energy Project

Climate + Energy Project
The Climate + Energy Project (CEP) builds resilience in Kansas through equitable clean energy solutions and climate action.The Climate & Energy Project:connects people, organizations, and ideas,presents science-based facts,facilitates critical thinking and community engagement, and co-creates... Read More →
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Friends of the Kaw

Friends of the Kaw
Friends of the Kaw (FOK) serves the Kansas River, known locally as the Kaw. The Kansas River is the largest prairie-based river system in the world. The river originates at the junction of the Smoky Hill and Republican Rivers and runs 173 miles to meet the Missouri River at Kaw Point... Read More →
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Kansas Interfaith Action

Kansas Interfaith Action
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Kansas Natural Resource Council

Kansas Natural Resource Council
The Kansas Natural Resource Council promotes environmentally responsible practices and sustainable natural resource policies to ensure the quality and abundance of these resources for future generations.
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Kansas Rural Center

Kansas Rural Center
The Kansas Rural Center (KRC) is a private non-profit research, education and advocacy organization with deep roots in Kansas agriculture, communities, and grassroots organizing. Begun in 1979 to address the loss of family farms, concentration of land and natural resources into fewer... Read More →
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Metropolitan Energy Center

The Flint Hills Renewable Energy and Efficiency Cooperative (FHREEC) is a collective of volunteers who are dedicated to solar energy. Our personal approach to solving energy problems has been based on neighbors-helping-neighbors . We work with the homeowner to put up solar panels... Read More →
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U.S. Green Building Council

We're committed to transforming how our buildings are designed, constructed and operated through LEED, because we believe that every person deserves a better, more sustainable life. Our vision is that buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of... Read More →


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