Read the full article by Rosemary Misdary for Gothamist here. A group of Finger Lakes residents say they’re fed up and taking action against a local cryptomining company as it continues to operate a gas-fired power plant, despite being denied an air permit more than three years ago. The state Department of Environmental Conservation rejected…
Discover how Groton Public Library’s bike repair station came to life with support from our Neighborhood Mini-Grant and see the impact it’s having on the community. 💚🚴♀️ Watch the full interview to learn about the project and its impact!
As demand for both data centers and energy rises, concerns are growing in Pennsylvania about the strain on the power grid. President Trump recently promoted major energy and tech investments in the state, which will need substantial electricity to support planned data centers. The International Energy Agency predicts global data center electricity use will double…
Brandon Hoak (co-founder alongside Ash Ferlito) explains their vision for sustainability through this project! With support from our Neighborhood Mini-Grant, The Marshy Garden, now a native plant and pollinator garden, blossomed into a welcoming space for the community to grow, gather, and connect. 💚 Watch the full interview to learn about the project and its…
Hilary Boyer truly understands how education is an important aspect of sustainability! 🌎 With support from our Neighborhood Mini-Grant, Open Doors English purchased a library cart and books. This initiative is giving students access to reading materials that help them practice English, expand their knowledge, and grow together as a community. Watch the full interview…
The Hard Rain project is inviting community members to share their personal experiences with flooding, heavy rain, or drought issues in Tompkins County, whether big or small, recent or decades old. This is part of a research project on community engagement led by Danielle Eiseman, PhD. If you have any questions, please contact Danielle at dle58@cornell.edu 🍽️Free snacks and beverages🎤Optional audio storytelling – solo, in groups, or anonymous📚 Learn how your story can help inform future flood planning and resilience in our community.
Cayuga, Schuyler and Seneca County Cooperative Exension (CCE) associations now are recruiting applicants for the Fall 2025 cohort for this volunteer training, which is described in detail in the release below. Please note that while this training will be offered statewide, not all CCE associations are participating, and the application link and contact info included here…
The Hard Rain project is inviting community members to share their personal experiences with flooding, heavy rain, or drought issues in Tompkins County, whether big or small, recent or decades old. This is part of a research project on community engagement led by Danielle Eiseman, PhD. If you have any questions, please contact Danielle at dle58@cornell.edu 🍽️Free snacks and beverages🎤Optional audio storytelling – solo, in groups, or anonymous📚 Learn how your story can help inform future flood planning and resilience in our community.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sustainable Finger Lakes Brings Grassroots Funding Opportunities to Keuka and Seneca Watersheds July 3, 2025 — Sustainable Finger Lakes (SFLX), a community-based organization dedicated to promoting sustainability initiatives across the Finger Lakes Region, is excited to announce the expansion of its successful Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program as part of a broader regional initiative…
Are you concerned about your carbon footprint? Well, what if you could make up for some of the emissions you generate through travel or heating your home or a business practice that burns fossil fuels. That’s where carbon offsets come in. And one organization in Upstate New York is using those carbon offset payments to…
Sustainable Finger Lakes was mentioned in the Tompkins Chamber newsletter: the Chambergram. See the Chambergram here. SFLX has supports local action by weaving together social equity, economic vitality, and environmental stewardship. Our longest-running initiative, launched in 2008, the Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program, has awarded 241 grants totaling $98,000 to grassroots sustainability projects in Tompkins County. This…
Join CCE Tompkins Community Energy Advisor Leigh Miller for an interactive workshop to demystify the charges on your electricity bill and learn ways to reduce your energy costs. Topics covered include: Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Free Event Register here
Students and staff from the Onondaga Nation School and Cornell Botanic Gardens collaborated to transform their school grounds into a culturally significant garden space last September. This year-long collaboration culminated in a medicinal garden on the Onondaga Nation school grounds, located in Nedrow, New York. The garden project aligns with the goals of the Onondaga…
From Seneca Lake Guardian, see event page here: A once-shuttered coal plant along the shores of Seneca Lake was resurrected to burn fracked gas- not to provide power to the public, but to power thousands of crypto mining machines. Despite its Title V Air Permit being DENIED THREE YEARS AGO, Greenidge keeps operating while it…
See Press Release below: LOCAL STUDENT AYDEN GRACE GITHINJI RECEIVES NATIONAL HONOR: New Roots Charter School student recognized for superior academic achievement by The National Society of High School Scholars ATLANTA, GA – May 12, 2025 – The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) today announced student Ayden Grace Githinji from Ithaca, NY, has been…