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RESOURCES
August: Natural Systems, Ecology, Permaculture, Sustainability
Click here to read the Whatcom Watershed Pledge
April: Transportation and Cities
Vehicle Research Institute (VRI) - Western Washington University
vri.etec.wwu.edu/index.htm
Robert Cumberford, automotive design editor of Automobile magazine, refers to the VRI as "very possibly the best school in the country for total car design."
National Biodiesel Board
www.biodiesel.org
The NBB is the national trade association representing the biodiesel industry as the coordinating body for research and development in the US.
Veggie Power
www.veggiepower.org.uk
All you need to know about making biodiesel at home!
Alternative Fuels Data Center
www.afdc.nrel.gov
The Alternative Fuels Data Center is a one-stop shop for all your alternative fuel and vehicle information needs. This site has more than 3,000 documents in its database, an interactive fuel station mapping system, listings of available alternative fuel vehicles, links to related Web sites, and much more.
GEET Fuel Processor
www.geet.com
Paul Pantone's GEET is currently retrofitting engine applications. Results have shown an amazing increase in fuel economy and 98% reductions in emissions! Almost any type engine can be retrofit with a GEET which will always give you at least twice the run time per gallon. Many hundreds of generators and Demo units have been shipped all over the world. Testing at major universities is under way.
Paul Pantone will be in Bellingham on May 9th and 10th, 2003 - Contact Art Baner for more info at 738-8945
Bike Foothills
www.bikefoothills.org
Great resource for bicycle riding, cycling clubs, advocacy, and education in Whatcom County and beyond.
Bellingham Pedestrian Advisory Committee
This committee works with the City of Bellingham to advise on and develop policies and planning that includes bicycle traffic, pedestrian concerns, and alternative transportation. The Committee also works to educate on issues of bicycle safety, rack parking, bike maps, trail maintenance, and other related topics.
Contact Julie Muyllaert at 647-0603
Whatcom County Bicycle / Pedestrian Advisory Committee
This committee researches and makes recommendations to the Whatcom County Executive and Public Works on matters relating to bicycle and pedestrian travel.
Contact Ellen Barton at 676-6974
League of American Bicyclists
www.bikeleague.org
The League of American Bicyclists promotes bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation and works through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America.
The League represents the interests of the nation's 42 million cyclists. With a current membership of 300,000 affiliated cyclists, including 40,000 individuals and 600 affiliated organizations, the League works to bring better bicycling to your community.
Bicycle Alliance of Washington
www.bicyclealliance.org
The Bicycle Alliance of Washington promotes bicycling for everyday transportation and recreation through advocacy and education.
Bicycle Alliance members believe that bicycling in Washington is inexpensive, healthy and fun, and that bicycles are a viable transportation alternative
Washington State Dept. of Transportation
Bicycle and Pedestrians Partnerships Webpage
www.wsdot.wa.gov/TA/PAandI/PAIHP.html
See Recommended Reading for Transportation and Cities here.
April: Alternative Energy
Next Generation Energy Co-op
www.awish.net/AWISHPages/NextGen.html
756-0425
The NexGenEn Co-op will advocate, recruit, site, finance, and install small-scale, renewable energy based electricity generation facilities in Whatcom County and in the adjacent region.
Home Power
www.homepower.com
The hands-on journal of home-made power
Up-to-date International News on Alternative Energy Developments and Policy
www.solaraccess.com/news/index.jsp
Electric Auto Association
www.eaaev.org
EAA acts as a source of information for the membership, other organizations and the public, on the current state of electric vehicle technology worldwide. They educate, encourage experimentation, and promote the electric automobile cause.
See Recommended Reading for Alternative Energy here.
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