Media Release

13 Days until Earth Day.

Driven by the County Commission's Guiding Vision, everyday is Earth Day in Alachua County.  In April, each day leading up to Earth Day (April 22), the County will be highlighting programs, services, and strategies designed to lead Alachua County into a more sustainable future.

To view all "Earth Day Countdown" press releases on the County's Facebook page, click here and click on the Earth Day tab at the top of the page.

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL - A new edition of "Alachua County Talks" featuring an interview with Alachua County Sustainability Program Manager Sean McLendon, premieres tonight, Friday April 9, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. on Community 12 TV.

The interview features an in depth look at sustainability issues facing Alachua County and looks at efforts to address those issues, including the work of the County's innovative Energy Conservation Strategies Commission (ECSC) and efforts to locate a resource recovery park in  Alachua County to attract businesses which create products from recycled materials.

To view the ECSC Report, click here.

Alachua County Talks airs at 7:30 p.m. every night except Thursday, and at 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. every day (all showings may be preempted by special or regular meetings).

To view this edition of "Alachua County Talks" immediately on Video on Demand, click here.

To view the complete Channel 12 schedule, click here.

For more information, call the Alachua County Communications Office at 352-374-5226.

40 Days of Change - For more information concerning events on and leading up to Earth Day, go to the University of Florida, Office of Sustainability's "40 Days of Change� website by clicking here.