SanCap Resilience Community Event

SanCap Resilience will host its next community event on April 8th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel FL, and streamed live via Zoom. The program will be presented in collaboration with Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) and Community Housing & Resources (CHR).

“Emerging from Hurricane Ian Stronger and More Resilient – Part 5: Affordable, Efficient, and Sustainable Building Practices,” will feature Dr. Jennifer Languell who holds a Ph.D. in civil engineering and sustainable development. She is also president and founder of Trifecta Construction Solutions. Dr. Languell is a recognized state leader who has championed the integration of “green” building principles and sustainable design within the construction industry for more than 28 years.

Also presenting will be James Evans, CEO of SCCF and Nicole McHale, Executive Director of CHR. Evans and McHale will report on how two prominent nonprofits in our community are incorporating resilient and sustainable building practices into their reconstruction efforts and why those decisions fit with their organizations’ strategic goals and missions.

Admission is free, but registration is required. Individuals can register by visiting https://bit.ly/3v6zXzK. Attendees are encouraged to invite their contractor to attend, as well.

SanCap Resilience is a coalition of 16 community organizations and concerned citizens. Its mission is to lead a community-based initiative to build resilience and protect the vibrancy of our sanctuary islands long into the future. SanCap Resilience is dedicated to planning, educating, and taking action to protect our natural and built environments. It is committed to advancing mitigation and adaptation strategies to reduce risks from climate change and other environmental threats. It believes in the values of the Sanibel Plan and the Captiva Community Plan, including promoting a diverse community, conservation, and living in harmony with one another and with nature to promote a high quality of life for our citizens.

For more information contact Bob Moore, SanCap Resilience Chair, at (978) 505-5598 or moore.peace@verizon.net