Go Green Virginia, a partnership between the Virginia Association of Counties and the Virginia Municipal League, will present a special forum on August 2 on high-profile environmental issues that will have major impacts upon local governments in the immediate future.

This year’s forum will focus on solar energy, water supply, and requirements associated with the Chesapeake Bay TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load). Robert Lazaro, Executive Director of the Northern Virginia Regional Commission and VACo’s Joe Lerch, Director of Local Government Policy, will discuss issues relating to solar energy. A presentation on Chesapeake Bay cleanup efforts will be made by Russ Baxter, Virginia’s Deputy Secretary for the Chesapeake Bay. Scott Kudlas, Director of DEQ’s Office of Water Supply, will also present at the Forum.

The Go Green Forum will be offered at no charge, however advance registration is requested.  Find more information and register at http://www.vaco.org/education/go-green/.