The Center's executive director joined thousands of Americans who are submitting suggestions via the Internet to the Obama Administration for further consideration. Here is the brief recommendation submitted by David Kyler, executive director: Numerous federal programs work at cross-purposes in their effects on energy, environment, and climate change. All such programs should be screened, reformed, coordinated and closely monitored through a presidential advisory board created for this purpose. Programs of interest include not only those on energy and environment, but others like: Coastal Zone Management - to prepare for sea level rise and avoid added storm hazards Funds for infrastructure to achieve land use advantages for reducing carbon emissions Flood insurance, flood prevention, and flood protection to discourage growth in high-risk areas Tax policies as incentives for conservation, efficiency Budgeting criteria in federal spending (no funds allocated unless the proposed activity is consistent with goals for climate change, energy & environment) If you would like to review other submittals, vote on them, or submit one of your own, go to www.suggestions4obama.com. For more information, please call the Center at 912-638-3612. Posted 2.11.09 EPA Video Sustainability by using green techniques to control stormwater runoff. See this EPA video, highly recommended by the Center for a Sustainable Coast.     1.21.09 "Tail wags, dog stays" Op Ed from the Savannah Morning News by David Kyler, Executive Director Center for a Sustainable Coast     10.15.08 Statement Supporting the Tybee Island Shore Protection Ordinance 10.09.08 Center & Executive Director Honored by Common Cause Georgia 5.22.08 Further thoughts on Jekyll Island Redevelopment by David Kyler, Executive Director, Center for a Sustainable Coast     5.22.08 ACTION NEEDED NOW ON CLIMATE CHANGE IN GEORGIA! Climate change and global warming are among the top priorities affecting coastal areas, including coastal Georgia. Unlike most coastal states, however, Georgia has not taken any steps to develop a state climate-change action plan. In an effort to get Georgia's decision-makers to move ahead on this important issue, the Center is circulating a petition to be signed by Georgia residents. Please follow this link to our petition, where it can be printed and completed, and then returned to the Center. For more information on the climate change issue, including state-level actions being taken, please visit www.pewclimate.org. Resolution & Petition for Action on Climate Change in Georgia, Sept. 2007     3.7.08 Unanswered questions about Jekyll's redevelopment loom large by David Kyler, Executive Director, Center for a Sustainable Coast     12.27.07 Vision needed, not more delusions. by David Kyler, Executive Director, Center for a Sustainable Coast     12.27.07 Center Comments on the Draft State Water Management Plan, December 2007 by David Kyler, Executive Director, Center for a Sustainable Coast     12.27.07