The Climate Change Action Awards program, sponsored by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors, seeks to recognize individuals, businesses, and groups, that are making significant contributions to improve our environment by altering their carbon footprint and combating climate change.
The Ojai Valley Green Coalition was recognized TWICE for projects -- both our on-the-ground and outreach efforts!
Nominations could include, but were not limited to: scientists, teachers, journalists, citizen activists, students, organizations, businesses and their representatives, public officials, and others committed to protecting public health and preserving our natural surroundings.
When a select panel had reviewed all of the applications and chosen this year's finalists, the Coalition was included twice. The Ojai Creek Riparian Habitat Project was deemed a finalist under the planning or research project category, and in the public outreach/education category the “Go Green, Ojai!” museum exhibit was also recognized as a finalist.
The winners were announced and presented with their awards at a ceremony at the Ventura County Government Center on April 20. The Ojai Creek project received top honors in the planning or research project category and a plaque. In the public outreach/education category, the Coalition received a certificate of recognition while the top award went to a great project by the United Way's Young Leaders Society.
The Ojai Creek Riparian Habitat Project’s winning nomination application can be viewed here.
