Read this Politico article by Marie J. French about the push for building decarbonization in New York State, led by a coalition of unions and environmental groups: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/03/26/decarbonizing-state-buildings-new-york-00088734
NYSERDA recently announced agreements for renewable energy development projects on underutilized lands in Tompkins County and Orange County, which include plans for solar arrays. Read more here: https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/About/Newsroom/2023-Announcements/2023-3-13-NYSERDA-Announces-Agreements-on-Two-Municipally-Owned-Sites
According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, PFOS contamination in Seneca Lake fish is a significant safety concern. Read this blog post by Peter Mantius for more information: https://waterfrontonline.blog/2023/03/13/pfos-found-in-most-seneca-lake-fish-at-hundreds-of-times-nys-limit-for-same-chemical-in-tap-water-tests-showed/
(Tompkins Weekly, 3-8-2023, by Cathleen Banford) Recently, some folks met in downtown Ithaca to generate conversations centered on regional biological regeneration. Plans are underway to gather again, bringing local organizations into the conversation. Ithaca was just one stop of several for Joe Brewer and his partner Penny Heiple, who host webinars based on developing regional…
Do you have an idea for a project to make our community more sustainable, resilient, or inclusive? Need a little help in covering the costs? Sustainable Finger Lakes is accepting applications for our spring/summer 2023 round of Neighborhood Mini-Grants. The Sustainable Finger Lakes Neighborhood Mini-Grant program supports initiatives improving environmental sustainability, equity, and environmental, economic, and…
See the message below from the Alliance for a Green Economy: Thursday, March 2nd 6-7:30PMMarriott Syracuse Downtown, Persian Terrace100 E Onondaga St, Syracuse, NY We are so excited to kick off the first Clean Energy Careers NY event this Thursday in Syracuse! Hosted by Central New York Regional Clean Energy Hub (Alliance for a Green Economy, CNY…
Check out Sustainable Finger Lakes’ Signs of Sustainability article in Tompkins Weekly, which discusses how the Finger Lakes Climate Fund, our LMI rental project, and our upcoming mobile home project will contribute to New York’s climate goals: https://www.tompkinsweekly.com/articles/signs-of-sustainability-climate-resilience-with-a-little-help-from-our-friends/
Take a look at the Tompkins Weekly article about our heat pump pilot! https://www.tompkinsweekly.com/articles/affordable-heat-pump-project-launched/
PFAS poses several health and environmental risks, and a new nationwide study highlights one in particular: PFAS contamination in freshwater fish. Read this article by Peter Mantius to learn more: https://waterfrontonline.blog/2023/02/14/levels-of-pfas-in-freshwater-fish-are-staggering-but-finger-lakes-anglers-arent-getting-the-message/
This spring, the Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Cayuga and Seneca Counties will be hosting the Cornell Climate Stewards program. The program is free and open to all, and applications are due March 10th. Read more here: https://auburnpub.com/lifestyles/climate-action-course-available-to-cayuga-county-residents/article_55545995-063f-5066-92c5-a83d55477191.html
Wells College cordially invites you to tune in to learn from poet, writer, performer, educator, and environmental and climate justice activist Aya de Leon on Thursday, February 9th for two virtual events. Both are free and open to the public via Zoom. Thursday, February 9, 2023 5:00PM via Zoom Visiting Writers Series Master Class: Rumors of the Apocalypse: Optimism and Climate Justice Propaganda …
Read below for information about the Wells College Seed Exchange program! Think Spring! Starting February 1st, the Wells College Seed Exchange program is open for the 2023 season. All seed is available for free from our exchange and is available while supplies last. We have created an on-line seed supply inventory to review and an order form you can…
(Tompkins Weekly, 1-25-23, by Zasu Scott) New York’s hard-fought climate law was a big win for the climate justice movement. The landmark Climate and Community Protection Act (CLCPA or Climate Act) passed in 2019 set ambitious targets for both emission reductions and environmental justice, including a mandate for 40% emissions reduction by 2030. It’s already…
(Tompkins Weekly, 1-11-23, by Dan Antonioli) At long last the SouthWorks site is moving forward with a sensible development plan to transform a massive, toxic eyesore into a creative mixed-use property that will serve the community in multiple ways. With all of the recent news about this project I have one basic question: how green will…
In October 2021, Sustainable Finger Lakes awarded the grassroots volunteer group Zero Waste Ithaca a Neighborhood Mini-Grant in support of their Bring Your Own Container (BYOC) initiative, a campaign inviting local restaurants and food vendors to offer customers the option of bringing their own reusable containers for take-out food. In November 2022, the Ithaca College…