By permission from Ms. Suzann Nachtigall this is being posted 

On Saturday, March 23, at 8:30 p.m., thousands of cities around the
world will go dark for one hour during Earth Hour, WWF's annual
campaign to raise awareness of the environmental challenges we all
face, such as climate change.

As a resident of Carson City, I am turning out my lights and I urge our
community to take part in Earth Hour. Here's how:
1. Turn off all non-essential lights in and around our government
buildings
2. Promote the event and encourage landmarks and businesses in our
community to join in.

Participating for one hour during Earth Hour is only the first step. In
addition to that symbolic event, our city can gain recognition for its
efforts on climate change through the Earth Hour City Challenge.

Our towns and cities are already facing the staggering costs of weather
driven to extremes by climate change, and the resulting power outages,
flooded roadways, shuttered businesses, and damaged homes are becoming
more and more frequent. Many cities across America understand these
risks and are taking practical measures to prepare. Our city must do
the same.

With this letter I challenge our city to first take part in Earth Hour
and then to participate in WWF's Earth Hour City Challenge! I hope you
help protect my family and fellow residents by preparing for the
increasingly extreme weather our community faces. Learn more at
http://worldwildlife.org/earthhour.