| The City is scheduling three community meetings to get input from residents on updating the Foothills Fire Management Plan.
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| As a community, we've made a commitment to reduce our carbon footprint by 5% by 2012, and we need your help!
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| Joining the CEAP is a chance to get involved, create positive change, and have a voice in the direction taken by your community.
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Community support through volunteerism and contributions provides help to enhance the enjoyment of our parks and to provide a greater range of programs, activities, and special events.
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If you notice any unusual substance in or around a storm drain, or if you see someone dumping anything into the storm drain, street, or gutter, to local creeks or the Bay, or elsewhere in the outdoor environment, report it to us.
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On June 2, 2008 the City adopted an ordinance mandating green building standards for some types of development projects.
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Ways to prevent sewer backups and avoid expensive emergency plumbing.
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The goal of the Climate Protection Plan is to present a comprehensive inventory of municipal (City government-generated) and community-generated emissions, propose reduction targets, and propose practical steps to reach those targets.
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| The affordable way to support 100% clean wind and solar power. Join over 20% of your fellow Palo Alto residents and businesses who are part of this program to improve the environment, support renewable energy, and reduce greenhouse gases.
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visit the utilities rebates and programs page )
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On November 15, 2004, the Palo Alto City Council directed City staff to prepare a Zero Waste Plan for the Palo Alto community. The goal of Zero Waste is to reduce the amount of waste going to landfills.
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visit the zero waste program home page )
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The Tree Preservation Ordinance is the City's primary regulatory tool to provide for orderly protection of specified trees, to protect property values and to avoid significant negative impacts on adjacent properties.
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The Recycling Program works closely with the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) and parent or teacher volunteers to assist with and maintain recycling programs in all schools.
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