Environmental Education Newslinks - Rochester, NY area

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These NewsLinks represent a decade of ferreting out local online NewsLinks to the issue of Environmental Education.

The more recent stories are on the top and oldest at the bottom of this list. GOT AN ENVIRONMENTAL STORY ABOUT THE ROCHESTER, NY AREA FROM A CREDIBLE SOURCE? SEND IT TO ME! Looking for something specific. Use Control + F and search for it on this page.

Although many of these links no longer work, I believe that it is important to be able to find that these stories have existed for ferreting out existing or impending environmental problems. The repercussions of pollution or overuse of a resource often takes a long time for us to recognize and when we finally do, it is invaluable to be able to track the history of various issues before they get to a tipping point and became a crisis.

Also, much that mankind has done to change our environment was accomplished without any knowledge of what the environment was like before changing it, but maybe we will be able to heal our environmental if we archive the news stories so we will be able to unravel the events that led up to the disaster. Students, scientists, historians, and citizens alike should benefit from being able to follow the thread of an issue back through time.

2012

RIT journal focuses on environmental sustainability | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information Rochester Institute of Technology has launched a publication dedicated to the study of environmental sustainability. The Journal for Environmental Sustainability has editorial staff from around the world and informational articles about understandings and trends within the field. It includes theoretical papers, applied research, case studies and commentaries by professionals in the field of environmental management. (January 16, 2012) Home | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information [more on Environmental Education in our area]

2011

U of R recognized for school’s green initiatives The University of Rochester’s campus-wide sustainability initiatives in areas such as energy, waste management, recycling, land use, dining services and transportation brought the school recognition from the Environmental Protection Agency earlier this year, and now the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has recognized the school, as well (December 13, 2011) NY Daily Record [more on Environmental Education in our area]
RIT adviser has a passion for sustainability | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com As a little girl, Enid Cardinal watched her father climb the trees in her backyard and shake branches until the apples fell. Then the family would pile into their station wagon — along with the apples and empty milk jugs — to head to a processing plant, which pressed the apples into cider that lasted through the winter. She picked strawberries from her best friend's farm, tapped trees for maple syrup and ate meals made from scratch. So Cardinal feels right at home as senior sustainability adviser to Rochester Institute of Technology President Bill Destler. Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com (November 21, 2011) [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Hands-on Environmental Learning - RochesterHomePage.net Bruce Gilman, Director of FLCC's Muller Field Station and Pete Hilling, from the World of Inquiry School in Rochester, joined Katrina Irwin on News 8 at Sunrise Wednesday. (October 27, 2011) Rochester Homepage News 8 [more on Environmental Education in our area]
RIT hosts workshop on sustainability | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com Rochester Institute of Technology will host the Sustainable University IdeaLab workshop, Jan. 4-8, to help students identify money and energy-saving opportunities on campus. This pilot program is open only to RIT students, but the hope is that students at other colleges, here and elsewhere, can participate in future workshops. The deadline for applying to the workshop is Nov. 2. (October 24, 2011) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com [more on Environmental Education in our area]
The Sustainable University: Student Innovators and Entrepreneurs Wanted - RIT News RIT & National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance to host workshop Jan. 4-8 University campuses across the country have large-scale operations and large ecological footprints. But they also have a large pool of potential problem solvers—their students. Rochester Institute of Technology and the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance are collaborating to create a program that could turn college students around the world into entrepreneurs and world savers. RIT will host the Sustainable University IdeaLab workshop Jan. 4-8 to help students identify money- and energy-saving opportunities on campus, prototype and develop business cases based on the students’ ideas, and in some instances develop them into real commercial enterprises (October 17, 2011) RIT News [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Learn all you can about hydrofracking | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com President Barack Obama made campaign promises about the creation of a green energy economy that would generate jobs and a supply of sustainable energy. But sadly, these promises have yet to come to fruition. One example is the failed solar energy company Solyndra. Two years after it received a half-billion dollars in federal stimulus loans, the California-based company is now bankrupt and under federal investigation. The most recent federal jobs report stated that the national unemployment rate held at 9.1 percent, and no new jobs in the private sector were added in August. (September 23, 2011) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com [more on Environmental Education in our area]
RIT to share plans for solving global challenges | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com The Earth's population is projected to reach 7 billion later this year and could exceed 10 billion by 2050. To help solve the global challenges of population growth and rising consumption, Rochester Institute of Technology President Bill Destler and RIT trustee and Paychex Inc. founder and Chairman B. Thomas Golisano said Thursday that they will commit to sharing the model of world population sustainability education, developed at RIT's Golisano Institute for Sustainability, with five partner universities in developing countries around the world. (September 23, 2011) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Rochester Goes Green with ‘Greentopia’ - Rochester, News, Weather, Sports, and Events - 13WHAM.com Rochester, N.Y. – High Falls was the one place where it was easy to go green over the weekend. (September 18, 2011) Home - Rochester, News, Weather, Sports, and Events - 13WHAM.com [more on Green Education in our area]
Green living basks in limelight at event | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com Organizers of the inaugural Greentopia Festival are hoping the event, which is being held in the High Falls district in Rochester, becomes an annual one, and are expecting between 10,000 and 13,000 people to attend throughout the weekend. (September 18, 2011) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Greentopia festival this weekend to hype eco-friendly habits - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow For the first time ever, Rochester will host the Greentopia Festival, featuring two days of entertainment, and ways to “green” your everyday life by making it more sustainable and environmentally friendly. The lineup will feature family activities including celebrity chefs, speakers, musicians and more. Monroe Community College is one of the event sponsors, and president Anne Kress said the festival will blend fun and education. (September 16, 2011) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow [more on Environmental Education in our area]
FLCC gets $3 million to lead biology initiative | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com A federal grant of $3.35 million has been awarded to Finger Lakes Community College to develop a national model for incorporating research into the biology courses of community colleges. The grant was the only one of its kind awarded by the National Science Foundation this year under a program called Transforming Undergraduate Education in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). (September 14, 2011) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Age no barrier to saving the planet | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com If you want to know what fertilizing your lawn, walking your dog or washing your car has to do with the algae problem that closes Durand-Eastman Beach on a hot summer day, ask H20 Hero Duncan Haldeman of Irondequoit. On Thursday afternoons all summer and now into the fall, he can be found volunteering at the farmers market at Irondequoit Town Hall. There, he offers advice on how to catch water runoff with rain barrels or water gardens. Or, he will wash your car at the market with an eco-friendly technique that prevents pollutants such as phosphates, oil and rust from getting into the sewers and flowing directly into local streams. (August 26, 2011) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Debut of Greentopia Festival in High Falls district | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com Just as the autumn leaves begin to change color, Rochester will be showing off its green at the inaugural Greentopia Festival next month. The two-day indoor-outdoor celebration of sustainable living, environmental education and entertainment will make its debut Sept. 17 and 18 in the High Falls district. The festival is being produced by Friends of the GardenAerial, a nonprofit group that seeks to transform the Pont de Rennes pedestrian bridge over the Genesee River into a suspended arboretum and park, similar to the abandoned rail line that New York City has landscaped as the High Line. Proceeds from the festival will support that project. (August 25, 2011) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com [more on Environmental Education in our area]
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to Participate at New York State Fair - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will participate in the New York State Fair, which opens August 25, 2011 and runs through Labor Day, September 5th. DEC will have exhibits at both the Aquarium Building and the Log Cabin Building at the Fair. Both buildings will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day of the Fair. At the Aquarium Building, various species of live fish will be on display in large tanks. Environmental Conservation Officers will also be on hand to talk to the public about their work and answer questions pertaining to environmental law. DEC's Division of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources will sell hunting and fishing licenses on limited days this year. Licenses can be purchased in the Aquarium Building from Thursday, August 25 through Sunday, August 28 and again on Labor Day Weekend, from Saturday, September 3 through Monday, September 5th. A biologist will be on duty to answer hunting and fishing questions on those days when license sales are not operating. In addition, Sportsmen's Education will be located next to license sales during the entire fair, as will the New York Conservation Officers Association. (August 18, 2011) Press Releases - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Monroe County students invited to compete for Greentopia scholarship - Greece, NY - Greece Post Rochester — High Falls will host the Greentopia Festival, presented by Monroe Community College to celebrate the region's "green" movement. As part of the diverse programming for this years event, to be held Sept. 17 and 18, New York Sens. Joseph E. Robach and George D. Maziarz are sponsoring an essay competition encouraging kids to think green. The essay question posed to students is: What do you see as the biggest environmental or health problem facing New York and what is your solution? Students ages 8 to 13 can submit essays. Writers of the top entries will be invited to the Greentopia Festival as honored guests to present their ideas in front of a panel of judges. (August 7, 2011) Homepage - Greece, NY - Greece Post [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Institute presents conference on gas shale development | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information The Finger Lakes Institute and the Environmental Studies Program at Hobart and William Smith Colleges is playing host to a conference on the strategies and impact of gas shale development. The conference will be held July 21 and 22, and organizers said it will be useful for attorneys, planners, municipal leaders and businesspeople interested in how to avoid negative impacts of gas shale development through strategic, long-term planning (July 12, 2011) Home | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information [more on Environmental Education in our area]
12 Students Seek Way Out of Poverty, Prepare for Green Jobs Monroe Community College and PathStone Corp. are creating pathways for economically disadvantaged Rochester city residents to gain meaningful employment in the rapidly growing green industry. (July 5, 2011)Monroe Community College [more on Green Educating in our area]
DEC Launches $1 Million Environmental Justice Grant Initiative for Community Projects - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Grant Outreach Workshops to Be Held Across the State New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens today announced $1 million is available to be awarded in Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants (EJ Grants) to organizations serving communities facing multiple sources of environmental harms and risks. "These grants will provide grassroots, community-based organizations with an important tool to continue their research on how environmental factors adversely influence the quality of life of the state's minority and low-income populations," Commissioner Martens said. "The EJ grants are just one part of our ongoing commitment to environmental justice throughout New York State." Workshops will be held in Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse and Albany on June 14, June 15, June 16 and June 20 respectively. Workshops are also scheduled in Manhattan on June 20, Staten Island on June 21, Queens on June 22, the Bronx on June 23 and on Long Island on June 28 and 29. Additional workshops will be scheduled in Brooklyn, Westchester and Newburgh. More information on these workshops can be found on the DEC website. (June 9, 2011) Press Releases - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation [more on Environmental Education in our area]
New York senators get failing grades in environmental scorecard - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Greece, N.Y. — Fifty-eight members of the New York State Senate received failing grades today in a preliminary scorecard released by EPL/Environmental Advocates. The group tracks state legislators' votes on bills that would affect New York's air, land, water, wildlife, and public health to produce an annual environmental "Voters' Guide." (June 10, 2011) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow [more on Environmental Education in our area]
90-Second Laptop Disassembly Among Top Projects in International E-Waste Design Contest - RIT News Industrial design students Isaac Alves and Joseph Lapke win second place | Two industrial design students from Rochester Institute of Technology, Isaac Alves and Joseph Lapke, won second place in the 2011 International E-Waste Design Competition. The team of fourth-year industrial design students developed a laptop that can be fully disassembled in about 90 seconds. Alves and Lapke’s project, called Dismantle, won gold honors in the prevention category of the competition and earned them $3,000 in prize money. The competition is part of the Sustainable Electronics Initiative at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. (June 7, 2011) RIT News [more on Environmental Education in our area]
HISTORY: Paying homage to the Finger Lakes - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper A group of environmental leaders and historians is working on a project to permanently showcase the long, rich natural and cultural history of the Finger Lakes region. The Finger Lakes Cultural and Natural History Museum is in the planning and fund-raising phases. The museum will demonstrate the relationship between diverse groups of people and the lake ecologies, says John Adamski, the museum's executive director and president of its board. (June 08, 2011) Rochester NY Local News, Rochester NY Politics, NY News Coverage, Rochester NY Opinion - Rochester City Newspaper [more on Environmental Education in our area]
DEC Promotes Green Chemistry in New York Schools - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Pollution Prevention Education and Outreach Section Awarded 2011 EPA Pollution Prevention Grant The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) today announced a grant awarded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Department's Pollution Prevention Education and Outreach Section for assistance in its campaign to promote green chemistry in New York schools. "Green Chemistry in New York State Schools" is a continuation of DEC's initiative to reduce toxics in New York schools that began with "Mercury Management in Schools" outreach during 2005 through 2007 and the "Chemical Management in Schools" program during 2008 through 2009. By using more environmentally benign reagents and solvents, green chemistry is effective in reducing hazardous exposures affecting human health and hazardous waste disposal that might find its way into the environment. (June 1, 2011) Press Releases - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation [more on Environmental Education in our area]
College recognized for Earth-friendly efforts For the second consecutive year, The College at Brockport was named one of the top environmentally-friendly colleges in the U.S. Every year, The Princeton Review features colleges nationwide that have green practices on campus. Due to its green commitment, Brockport has earned its place in The Princeton Review's Guide to 311 Green Colleges: 2011 edition. (May 3, 2011) The Stylus - SUNY Brockport [more on Environmental Education in our area]
A G Eric Schneiderman OpEd: Let's Get The Facts To Save The Environment As Attorney General, one of my top priorities is protecting New York's natural resources. We must be vigilant and proactive in protecting the state's environment and health, but we must do so in a way that is informed and thoughtful. On many issues that come before this office and others in government, there are stakeholders on every side demanding that the state take one position or another, before solid information to make an informed decision is available. As a legal office, we take a different approach. The guiding philosophy behind our process is what I call "evidence-based decision making." This measured approach entails gathering the facts about the potential risks to New Yorkers' health, environment and public safety before deciding to act on a given matter. (April 28, 2011)HOME - OFFICE OF THE NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Environmentalists Mark Earth Day Monday ALBANY, NEW YORK (WXXI) - Environmentalists plan a belated Earth Day celebration and lobby day at the State Capitol Monday, when the legislature returns from a two and a half week break. Among other things, they want new rules for the controversial practice of natural gas extraction known as hydro fracking. Laura Haight, with the New York Public Interest Research Group says the Earth Day activities include pressing for a measure to more closely declare waste water created by any drilling that might be permitted in New York as "hazardous waste". (April 29, 2011) WXXI NewsRoom [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Sierra speakers stress sustainable production - News Blog - Rochester City Newspaper What's good for the environment is also good for the corporate bottom line. That was essentially the message that Catherine Reeves, Xerox's director of sustainable operations, delivered last night during the Rochester Sierra Club's annual environmental forum. This year, the forum focused on sustainable production. Reeves and Nabil Nasr, director of RIT's Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies and its Golisano Sustainability Institute, were the event's speakers. As a concept, sustainable production can get complex and wonky. But the basic idea is to produce products in a way that doesn't harm the environment, that benefits consumers and society, that minimizes resource consumption, and that makes money for the company. The ideal is a closed loop system, where waste and obsolete products are reused or properly disposed of by the company, Nasr said. (April 22, 2011) Rochester NY News, Events, Restaurants, Music, Entertainment, Nightlife - Rochester City Newspaper [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Environmental Fair Displays Service-Learning in Action - St. John Fisher College On April 15, after months of preparation and hard work, 24 St. John Fisher College students and 33 students from The Cobblestone School presented an Environmental Fair showcasing a dozen projects in the Campus Center Mainstage. (April 20, 2011) College News - St. John Fisher College [more on Environmental Education in our area]
04/21/2011: Postal Service Delivers a Greener America; Stamps Encourage Protecting Public Health and the Environment (Albany, N.Y.) Today at a ceremony held at the Karner Road General Mail Facility, the Postmaster of Albany, Joseph Finan, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Judith Enck and and CDTA Chief Executive Officer Carm Basile unveiled the U.S. Postal Service’s new Go Green stamps. The stamps depict different ways that people can make a difference in protecting the environment. The 16 stamps depict practical ways that people can conserve energy and water and reduce waste by composting and improve air quality by taking public transportation. “These stamps are an everyday reminder of how our actions affect the environment,” said Judith Enck, EPA Regional Administrator. “The U.S. Post Office has shown real environmental leadership in greening it own operations, and we applaud them for creating these practical and educational Go Green stamps.” (April 21, 2011) U.S. EPA Newsroom - News Releases [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Rochester colleges honored for sustainability | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information Four Rochester-area colleges are being honored for efforts to promote sustainability on campus in the Princeton Review’s Guide to 311 Green Colleges. The list, which was created in collaboration with the U.S. Green Building Council, profiled institutions that demonstrate commitments to sustainability in academic offerings, campus infrastructure, activities and career preparation. (April 22, 2011) Home | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information [more on Environmental Education in our area]
New Yorkers: “Picnic for the Planet” on Earth Day NEW YORK – Today (Friday) is Earth Day, and New Yorkers have an easy way to get involved by getting outdoors and having a "Picnic for the Planet." Bill Ulfelder, New York state director for the Nature Conservancy, says these picnics celebrate New Yorkers' deepest connection to the planet, which is through our food. By filling a picnic basket with care and selecting locally-grown products, he says, you will also be helping planet Earth. (April 22, 2011) Public News Service [more on Environmental Education in our area]
RIT breaks ground on new sustainability center | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com Rochester Institute of Technology’s center for promoting green technology held a groundbreaking ceremony this morning for its new $38 million building. The 84,000-square-foot facility for the Golisano Institute for Sustainability will be located near the institute’s current headquarters on the RIT campus. With the new building, RIT hopes to firm up its position as a leader in industrial sustainability — providing a place to find cost-effective environmental efficiencies. (April 15, 2011) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Silent auction commemorates artist, activist Christine Sevilla - Henrietta, NY - Henrietta Post Rochester, N.Y. — Family, friends, and others who were touched by the life of artist and environmentalist, Ms. Christine Sevilla joined to celebrate her life's work on Tuesday, April 5 at the Williams Gallery at First Unitarian Church in Rochester. More than 100 pieces of Christine Sevilla's photography hung on the walls or sat in display cases as guests browsed through the images and placed bids on them in a silent auction. (April 6, 2011) Homepage - Henrietta, NY - Henrietta Post [more on Environmental Education in our area]
ENVIRONMENT: Environmentalists’ Earth Day pledge - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper Mother Nature has been kind to the Rochester area. The region has great natural features like Lake Ontario and the wetlands along its shore, glacial formations in Mendon Ponds Park, and ample freshwater resources, including the pristine Hemlock and Canadice Lakes, which provide drinking water for some Monroe County residents. The region also includes mature forests, and migratory bird habitat and stopover points. Area environmentalists say all of this is worth fighting for. They tackle invasive species, work to stop or minimize water pollution, and push for cleaner, more efficient options in transportation and energy generation. As new threats emerge, they respond. (April 7, 2011) Rochester NY News, Events, Restaurants, Music, Entertainment, Nightlife - Rochester City Newspaper [more on Environmental Education in our area]
RESEARCH: RIT’s fire readers - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper Small fires play an essential role in the natural health of forests by ridding the forest floor of debris, and opening upper canopies so more sunlight reaches the ground. But large forest fires, particularly in the West and Southwestern US, claim lives and cost billions of dollars in damage annually. "As more people move into these forested areas, it will continue to be a serious problem," says RIT physicist Bob Kremens. (March 30, 2011) Rochester NY Local News, Rochester NY Politics, NY News Coverage, Rochester NY Opinion - Rochester City Newspaper [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Pollution Prevention Institute at RIT gets $2M | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute at Rochester Institute of Technology has been awarded $2 million in additional state funding to enhance research, education and outreach efforts. (April 5, 2011) Home | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information [more on Environmental Education in our area]
NY Group Joins Call on Feds to Study Gas Drilling Impact NEW YORK - A group of eight organizations is calling for a comprehensive study of potential risks to water safety and the environment from drilling for natural gas, in New York and five other northeastern states. They say drilling in the Marcellus Shale formation will generate much-needed energy, jobs, and billions in state revenues, but it needs to be done safely. Pat Carrulo, a co-founder of New York-based Damascus Citizens for Sustainability, one of the groups signing the petition, says his organization is concerned about the extraction process the industry calls "fracking;" it involves fracturing subsurface rocks to free gas trapped in the stone. (April 5, 2011) Public News Service [more on Environmental Education in our area]
UB to host 8 free lectures on hydraulic fracturing - Business - The Buffalo News The controversial hydraulic fracturing natural gas drilling technique and its potential impact on the state’s environment and economy will be the subject of an eight-week series of free lectures arranged by the University at Buffalo. The lectures, arranged by UB’s department of geology, will be held at 8 p. m. each Thursday from this week to May 19 in Room 250 of Baird Hall on UB’s North Campus in Amherst. (March 31, 2011) The Buffalo News - breaking local news, sports, business, entertainment, weather and multimedia [more on Environmental Education in our area]
FLCC series digs into hydrofracking - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — Gas-drilling opponents lobbying in Albany. Gas companies fighting to be heard. Politicians divided. While the issue of hydraulic fracturing generates controversy, most everyone agrees much is at stake over the natural gas drilling technique under review in New York. Beginning Friday, Finger Lakes Community College will host a series on hydrofracking organized by groups concerned with the process, including the college’s Wildlife Society and the Finger Lakes Environmental Action Club. (March 31, 2011) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Grassroots grows with Waterweek Can you describe what Waterweek is? Waterweek is basically an event for Recyclemania, which is going on from Feb. 6 through April 2 and is one of the big three events that we have. We thought that raising awareness of reducing bottled water would be good for this event. What we’re going to do is a water taste testing to show the difference between the bottled water and plain tap water. We have tap water that is filtered and bottled water, and we ask what the person prefers and then ask him to guess which one’s which. (March 17, 2011) Campus Times [more on Environmental Education in our area]
DEC Accepting Applications for Environmental Excellence Awards - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Annual Competition Will Recognize Innovative and Sustainable Practices Applications are now being accepted for the 2011 Environmental Excellence Awards program, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Joe Martens announced today. The program recognizes businesses, governments, not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals in New York State that are achieving environmental excellence through innovative and environmentally sustainable practices or partnerships. (February 24, 2011) New York State Department of Environmental Conservation [more on Environmental Education in our area]
ENVIRONMENT: RIT helps track ecological changes - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper An early low-tech method for determining air safety in coal mines was to bring a canary into the mine shaft. If carbon monoxide or methane gas reached perilously high levels or oxygen was dangerously low, the canary would die. That signaled miners to immediately vacate the mine. The National Ecological Observatory Network could be described as the country's high-technology equivalent to the canary. NEON is a network of scientists throughout the US committed to a massive 30-year study of the possible long-term impacts of environmental changes on people. And the Rochester Institute of Technology is one of the research universities involved in NEON's efforts. (February 23, 2011) Rochester NY News, Events, Restaurants, Music, Entertainment, Nightlife - Rochester City Newspaper [more on Environmental Education in our area]
President Obama Announces Plan for Community-Based Conservation through the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Barack Obama today announced the Administration’s action plan, under the America’s Great Outdoors initiative, to achieve lasting conservation of the outdoor spaces that power our nation’s economy, shape our culture, and build our outdoor traditions. By making the Federal Government a better partner with American communities, this initiative seeks to reinvigorate our approach to conservation and reconnect Americans, especially young people, with the lands and waters that are used for farming and ranching, hunting and fishing, and for families to spend quality time together. Recognizing that many of these places and resources are disappearing and under intense pressure, the President established the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative last April to work with the American people in developing a conservation and recreation agenda that makes sense for the 21st century. (February 16, 2011) Northeast Region, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [more on Environmental Education in our area]
High Falls to host first major "green" festival - Webster, NY - Webster Post Greece, N.Y. — For two days this fall, High Falls in Rochester will be the destination for people interested in learning how to green their homes, their businesses, and their lives. The Greentopia Festival, held on Sept. 17 and 18, is Rochester’s and the Finger Lakes’ celebration of the green movement sweeping around the globe, and will be the first festival of its kind in the northeast.The festival is free to visitors and will be supported by local business sponsors. Monroe Litho, Northern Biodiesel, Wilmorite Management Group and WXXI have already signed on to support the event. (February 1, 2011) Homepage - Webster, NY - Webster Post [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Casella scholarship applications accepted Students interested in a career in environmental studies and related fields can apply for a special scholarship. The Ontario County/ Casella Waste Management Systems Scholarship will provide $2,500 for students who live in the county and are pursuing college-level study in environmental science, agriculture or agricultural-related businesses, including waste management. (January 21, 2010) Environmental education | Rochester, NY | RochesterEnvironment.com [more on Environmental Education in our area]
NYSERDA-sponsored school program uses Adirondack loons to teach about pollution ALBANY - The Adirondack loon – and the threat that pollution poses to this iconic symbol of northern lakes– is the subject of a new classroom program co-sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). “The Ecological Impact of Pollution – Conservation Through the Lives of Adirondack Loons” is a new, Web-based classroom curriculum designed for high-school science classes and available free to teachers around New York. The program is part of the innovative Science on the Fly! curriculum that uses loon mercury research in New York’s Adirondack Park to teach students how pollution can damage the environment. The research comes from the BioDiversity Research Institute’s (BRI) Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation, a not-for-profit based in Gorham, Maine that produced the curriculum with support from NYSERDA, the Dorr Foundation, The Wild Center, and the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Adirondack Program. (January 20, 2011) New York State News on the Net! (more on Environmental Education in our area]
Connecting People with Nature - U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Elementary students in rural western New York will once again participate in outdoor education programs at Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge. Thanks to a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Nature of Learning Grant and a partnership with Buffalo Audubon Society, Iroquois will be the staging ground for outdoor learning and exploration for hundreds of 3rd and 5th grade students. This is the second year in a row that Buffalo Audubon was awarded a Nature of Learning Grant to develop this inspiring and beneficial learning experience. (January 11, 2011) Northeast Region, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [more on Environmental Education in our area]
'Going green' is going strong in classes HILTON — Every day, hundreds of thousands of perfectly good items that could be reused head off to America's landfills. And although they know their efforts will make only a small dent in those numbers, students at the Hilton Central School District's Northwood Elementary School have pledged to do something about it. On Tuesday, fifth-graders at the North Greece Road school held the grand opening of their New to You Reuse Center, where they collect gently used items from around the school and put them out for teachers to reuse. ((January 16, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Environmental Education in our area]
RIT puts a twist on sustainability | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle RIT gives its own twist to a green global buzzword: sustainability. Most people define sustainability in personal terms — rain gardens, electric cars, solar panels on the roof of a house. But on RIT's Henrietta campus, sustainability is defined much more broadly. Under the Golisano institute's umbrella resides research into nanotechnology, electronics assembly and cleaning products. Professors consult with metal finishers, automakers and chemical companies. (January 16, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Green Groups send to-do list to gov. cuomo, nys legislature | 12 PROPOSALS INCLUDE: INVESTING IN SOLAR ENERGY, FIXING BROWNFIELD INCENTIVES & RESTORING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND | (ALBANY, NY)—Public policy, environmental, transportation and energy groups today released a green to-do list for Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. Green Memos to the Governor & the State Legislature includes proposals designed to bolster economic development while addressing New York’s high profile environmental challenges, including hydraulic fracturing for natural gas, reducing energy use, and providing resources for the state’s environmental agencies. “During the campaign Governor Cuomo unveiled his big picture vision for protecting New York’s environment. Our Green Memos fills in the blanks with the details and policy proposals that will help the Governor achieve his vision of a ‘cleaner, greener’ New York,” said David Gahl, Policy Director, Environmental Advocates of New York. (January 13, 2010) Environmental Advocates New York [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Cornell Chronicle: Cornell is 5th greenest campus in the world Cornell is the fifth-greenest university in the world, according to the GreenMetric Ranking of World Universities, a new ranking system by the University of Indonesia. The ranking is based on numerical information provided by 95 universities around five indicators: green space (24 percent of the final score); energy efficiency (28 percent); water use (15 percent); waste management (15 percent); and transportation systems (18 percent). (January 7, 2011) Cornell Center for a Sustainable Future - News [more on Environmental Education in our area]
DEC Summer Environmental Camps Prepare For 2011 Season - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Several Changes Made For the Upcoming Season The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that registration for the 2011 summer camp programs begins this week. Applications from sponsors must be postmarked no earlier than Jan. 15. Parents may submit applications postmarked no earlier than Jan. 29. The Summer Camp Program offers week long adventures in conservation education to children ages 12-17. DEC operates four residential camps for children ages 12-14: Camp Colby in Saranac Lake, Franklin County; Camp DeBruce in Livingston Manor, Sullivan County; Camp Rushford in Caneadea, Allegany County; and Pack Forest in Warrensburg, Warren County. Pack Forest also features Teenage Ecology Workshop, a three-week environmental studies program for 15-17 year old campers. (January 12, 2011) Press Releases - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation [more on Environmental Education in our area]

2010

DEC Urges Participation in Christmas Bird Count - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Annual Event Runs Through January 5 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officials are urging wildlife enthusiasts to join thousands of volunteers throughout the United States to take part in the Audubon Society's 111th Annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC), which began Dec. 14, 2010, and runs through Jan. 5, 2011. The CBC is the longest-running wildlife census to assess the health of bird populations. "Bird enthusiasts, armed with binoculars, spotting scopes, and bird guides, will head out on this annual mission to experience the beauty of wildlife and to make a difference," said Gordon Batcheller, Chief of DEC's Bureau of Wildlife. "Each year, volunteers brave snow, wind, cold, ice or rain, often venturing afield during pre-dawn hours, to take part in the Christmas Bird Count, and they have made an enormous contribution to help guide conservation actions." (December 15, 2010) Press Releases - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Shale drilling and the flaming faucet - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper Director Josh Fox will be in Rochester on November 30 for a screening of his film, "Gasland." The event, part of 360/365's new director series, starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue. Tickets are $12, $8 for seniors and students. To buy tickets online: film360365.com/festival/tickets-and-passes. As entertainment, the film "Gasland" unquestionably succeeds: combustible tap water really gets your attention. (November 24, 2010) Rochester NY News, Events, Restaurants, Music, Entertainment, Nightlife - Rochester City Newspaper [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Join the Action: 2010 Environmental Congress - GrowWNY This past weekend, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo (CFGB) hosted the 2010 WNY Environmental Congress at City Honors School in Buffalo. Although this was the fourth Environmental Congress for WNY, this was the first Congress since April of 2009. Click here to learn more about past Environmental Congresses. The 2010 Congress was attended by over 200 people from throughout Western New York. Urban Design Project from the University at Buffalo facilitated the program and the schedule included presentations by the Standing Committee for the Western New York Environmental Alliance (WNYEA) and by Cara Matteliano from the Community Foundation. There were small group discussions to revisit our regional Shared Agenda on the environment, and a keynote address on "Building a Movement" by author and climate change activist, Bill McKibben. (November 16, 2010) GrowWNY [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Genesee County EDC Launches “Green Genesee County” Website New resource to help the Genesee County community be more energy efficient Batavia, N.Y., NOVEMBER 17, 2010 – Christopher Suozzi of the Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) announced the launch of www.GreenGeneseeCounty.org , a resource to help Genesee County residents and businesses conserve energy use and lower utility bills. The website provides connections to rebates and incentives, educational resources, tips to manage energy consumption, finding local contractors, and helpful interactive tools. Green Genesee County also highlights county projects and provides coverage of county news and events related to energy conservation. “Genesee County has been active in its efforts to improve its environmental performance and energy efficiency. Green Genesee County supports this approach by giving our community easy access to a website, e-newsletter, and Ask the Expert resources to help our residents, businesses, and not-for-profit organizations save money on their utility bills.” said Suozzi. www.GreenGeneseeCounty.org was developed through a partnership with Blue Springs Energy; a company that assists organizations, local governments and individuals to access clean and renewable energy grants, incentives and credits and find local green services and products. (November 17, 2010) [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Environmental educator training opportunities WATKINS GLEN – Additional sessions for Project Learning Tree workshops for environmental educators in Central New York have been announced. Project Learning Tree, or PLT - as many refer to the program, is an international curriculum developed by the American Forest Foundation. PLT’s mission is to use “the forest as a window on the world to increase students’ understanding of our complex environment; and instill in them a commitment to take responsible action on behalf of the environment.” (November 18, 2010) New York State News on the Net! [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Healthy Living: Bed bug problem spreading to Upstate New York - YNN, Your News Now Governor David Paterson recently vetoed a bill that would have required retailers to sanitize used mattresses in New York City before reselling them. The idea behind the legislation was to aid in the fight against bed bugs, a problem that is now spreading to Upstate New York. According to the National Pest Management Association, bed bug infestations are up 57 percent nationwide in the last five years. Exterminators say these pests are hitching a ride from major cities into your neighborhood. (November 8, 2010) TOP STORIES - Rochester - YNN, Your News Now [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Program helps Brockport track sustainable practices - News The College at Brockport is now a charter participant in a new program that measures and publicly reports environmental sustainability of college operations. The program, called Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System (STARS), is administered by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) and requires participants to report achievements in the areas of education and research, operations, planning, administration and engagement. AASHE provides resources, professional development and a network of support to enable institutions of higher education to model and advance sustainability in everything they do. (November 3, 2010) The Stylus [more on Environmental Education in our area]
University of Rochester, Hobart and William Smith colleges get 'greener' | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle A new report card, which graded the environmental policies and practices of 319 colleges, shows that two local colleges are getting greener, mirroring a national trend. The Green Report Card gave the University of Rochester an A- and Hobart and William Smith Colleges a B+ — big improvements over the previous year, when UR received a C+, and Hobart and William Smith, a B-. Rochester Institute of Technology (October 27, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Collaborative Costume Concert for Conservation Scheduled for October 29 - St. John Fisher College On Friday, October 29, the College’s first-ever collaborative music concert and educational event will take place at the Campus Center Main Stage from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. The Costume Concert for Conservation (C-3) – born thanks to the hard work of SWAV, Biology Club, RSA, Commuter Council, and the Recycling and Sustainability committee – will feature Big Tuna and the Fishermen, a band made up of Fisher professors Dr. Mike Boller, Dr. Greg Cunningham, Dr. Daryl Hurd, Dr. Seungwon Jeon, and Dr. Dave Rostetter. (October 22, 2010) [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Cornell Chronicle: Seeley named TogetherGreen fellow Robin Hadlock Seeley, a Cornell senior research associate and assistant director at the Shoals Marine Lab, received a 2010 TogetherGreen Fellowship, a national conservation award made possible through an alliance of Audubon and Toyota for 40 individuals annually. Each fellow receives training and $10,000 toward a community-focused project to engage local residents in conserving land, water and energy, and contributing to greater environmental health. (October 14, 2010) Cornell Center for a Sustainable Future - Homepage
New York Power Authority Spotlights National Energy Awareness Month LEWISTON—In recognition of National Energy Awareness Month in October, the New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) Niagara Power Vista has organized a Saturday series of free educational programs to promote the importance of a clean energy economy. The programs are designed to educate and inform children on the importance of conserving energy and the small changes they can make to help make their communities more sustainable. (September 30, 2010) New York Power Authority [more on Environmental Education in our area]
RIT receives $13.1 million grant for sustainability | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Rochester Institute of Technology made the word "sustainability" more than an abstraction three years ago with the establishment of the Golisano Institute for Sustainability. The announcement Wednesday that RIT has been awarded a $13.1 million federal grant will allow the college to go ahead with a $35 million new facility for the institute. "This is confirmation of the fact that we have the world's leading program in industrial sustainability," said RIT President Bill Destler. (September 30, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Museum milestone Officials ink letter, memorandum of understanding BRANCHPORT — The Finger Lakes Cultural and Natural History Museum is one step closer to becoming a reality. In a pavilion at Keuka Lake State Park overlooking the water, museum officials, a state parks representative and site sponsors sat at a table Friday to sign a letter of intent and a memorandum of understanding. (September 20, 2010) Finger Lakes Times Online - Front [more on Environmental Education in our area]
MCC Fall Semester is More Green Monroe Community College’s school colors are black and gold, but students this fall will be seeing more green. A host of environmentally-conscious initiatives will greet students when classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 7: Green Courses Since Fall 2008, MCC students have been able to enroll in courses with a sustainability theme. Designated by “GR” in the course listing, classes include the expected—General Ecology, Practical Botany, etc.—and the unexpected—Introduction to Business, Environmental Sociology (Honors class), College Composition, etc. The number of students and courses has risen since the inception of these courses. (September 1, 2010) MCC NEWS [more on Environmental Education in our area]
DEC Expands Online Google Earth Offerings - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Department's Hiking, Horseback Riding, Biking, Skiing, Snowmobile and Disabled Access Trails Now Available in Easy-to-Use Format Outdoor enthusiasts have a new tool to help plan the perfect trip to visit any of the 2,500 miles of recreational trails throughout New York, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis announced today. DEC's Mapping Gateway has been expanded with information that enables the public to use Google Earth and other mapping tools to find trails and learn more about the state lands that surround them. (July 28, 2010) Environmental education | Rochester, NY | RochesterEnvironment.com [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Braddock Bay will be spot of hawk day - Greece, NY - Greece Post Greece, N.Y. — Braddock Bay Raptor Research is hosting a full day of programs and activities in August to learn about red-tailed hawks. (July 28, 2010) Homepage - Greece, NY - Greece Post [more on Enivornmental Education in our area]
STATEMENT ON DEC’S PARTICIPATION AT THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR | Officials from both the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Department of Agriculture and Markets announced that DEC will be participating in its full traditional capacity at the 2010 New York State Fair. Valuing DEC’s presence at the Fair and acknowledging the popularity of the aquarium exhibit, license renewals and its log cabin, the Department of Agriculture and Markets will be using State Fair Enterprise Funds, otherwise known as revenue funds, to cover DEC’s costs associated with creating and staffing their educational and interactive exhibit. (July 27, 2010) New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Finger Lakes Institute monitors environment | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle GENEVA — Perhaps as a reminder of one of the many things Seneca Lake has to offer, a sign on the road to the city of Geneva boasts that the area is the "Lake Trout Capital of the World." But Hobart and William Smith Colleges professor John Halfman worries about the future of the lake's trout because of the growing presence of algae, which reduce the oxygen supply in the lake needed by the trout. Bacteria that feed off decaying algae consume the oxygen. (July 27, 2010) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more Environmental Education in our area]
FLCC Campus News » FLCC Partners to Provide Green Jobs Training PHELPS, N.Y. - A new program to train people for employment opportunities in green building technology starts July 26 in Phelps. Participants in this basic six-week course will learn to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a home’s performance that goes beyond a traditional energy audit. They will earn the Building Performance Institute’s (BPI) national building analyst professional certification. The program also includes BPI’s basic insulation and air sealing course, which will qualify students to work as field installation technicians, insulation installers and air sealers. (July 1, 2010) FLCC Campus News [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Solar energy Ph.D. coming to University of Rochester | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Thousands of times more solar energy hits the Earth every day than humankind's daily energy consumption. But turning all those photons into watts involves far more than just coating rooftops with better solar panels. Creating a large, viable solar power industry "is not just a scientific problem," said Philippe Fauchet, chairman of the department of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Rochester and director of UR's new solar energy doctoral program. "Solar energy is not on all the time. How do we deal with that? Solar energy is also too expensive — it does not compete with burning coal, which is much cheaper. We have to have students understand the economics of it." (July 9, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Cornell Chronicle: CCSF announces 2010 seed grants Improving bioreactors that create biofuels by a thousand-fold and developing a model for studying the risk of sequestering carbon dioxide deep underground are among six projects and two workshops that the Cornell Center for a Sustainable Future (CCSF) is funding this year to stimulate original, cross-disciplinary work in sustainability science. (June 16, 2010) [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Brighton Energy Fair offers means to go green | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The fair was organized by Color Brighton Green. Its website describes the nonprofit organization as "focused on education and action to reduce our impact on the global climate and to build community through common purpose." (June 14, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Brighton to hold energy fair | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle More than 20 vendors and nonprofits will be represented at the third annual Brighton Green Energy Fair, set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 13. The fair will take place alongside the Brighton Farmers Market. (June 7, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Ganondagan, RIT partner to enhance sustainable technology - Henrietta, NY - Henrietta Post Victor, N.Y. — Rochester Institute of Technology is entering into a research and education partnership with Ganondagan State Historic Site, a museum and resource center promoting the culture and history of tribes of the Iroquois Confederacy. The effort seeks to enhance opportunities for Native American students and promote the benefits of indigenous technologies. Representatives of the two organizations will sign a memorandum of understanding in a ceremony beginning at 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 7 in the Simone Circle in front of the Eastman Building on the university campus. (June 5, 2010) Homepage - Henrietta, NY - Henrietta Post [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Groundwater is big issue at state Envirothon KEUKA PARK — High school students from across the state got close to nature Thursday at the New York Envirothon, hosted by Keuka College for the second year in a row. Moving from station to station, more than 50 teams of students identified trees, got down in the dirt to look at soil samples and studied aquatic plants, answering test questions in an effort to become the top team. (June 4, 2010) Finger Lakes Times Online - Front [more on Environmental Education in our area]
New York State Envirothon Returns to Campus | Keuka College News For the second straight year, Keuka College will host the state-level competition of the Canon Envirothon, one of North America’s largest high school environmental education competitions, June 2-3. Teams of five high school students, representing most of New York state’s 62 counties (last year 55 counties sent teams to Keuka) will compete for the right to represent the Empire State at the national competition. The Canon Envirothon will be held Aug. 1-6 at Fresno (Calif.) State University, where more than $100,000 in scholarships and prizes will be awarded. (May 19, 2010) Keuka College: a four-year liberal arts college in the Finger Lakes region of Western New York [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Cancer cases tracked on state maps | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle ALBANY — An interactive cancer-mapping system launched by the state Monday allows people to track incidences and types of cancer by small geographic areas and learn what environmental facilities are nearby that may have contributed to the problem. (May 11, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Environmental Education in our area]
FLCC Campus News » Four FLCC Students Honored for Sustainability Efforts Canandaigua, N.Y. - Finger Lakes Community College recognized four students with the Limelight Award this semester for their dedication to sustainability. “These students have the power to influence their families, friends and the college campus,” said Kim Babcock, FLCC’s sustainability coordinator. “They exemplify what each of us can do to make a difference through small and simple choices.” (May 6, 2010) [more on Environmental Education in our area]
MCC Students to Beautify Rochester, Help Environment at Arbor Day Event Fourteen Monroe Community College students, honor society chapter officers and members, will plant 100 White Spruce pine tree saplings in the City of Rochester to beautify the community and keep the planet healthy in observance of Arbor Day. (April 29, 2010) MCC NEWS [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Campus Times - Greenweek builds up to Earth Day Today is Earth Day, and UR’s sustainability organizations are fittingly coming to the culmination of their efforts throughout the year with Greenweek. EcoReps and Grassroots came together to organize the week-long celebration, which features various events to encourage waste reduction and sustainable dining and transportation. Campus Times (April 22, 2010) [more on Environmental Education in our area]
SPECIAL EVENTS: Earth Day Celebrations (4/22-5/1) - Choice Events - Rochester City Newspaper Stephen Hawking is a strong proponent of colonizing outer space because, our destruction of the planet notwithstanding, the sun happens to have an expiration date. It's a true and sobering thought, but it doesn't mean we shouldn't do what we can to better preserve our (currently only) home while we have it. (April 22, 2010)Rochester NY News, Events, Restaurants, Music, Entertainment, Nightlife - Rochester City Newspaper [more on Environmental Education in our area]
FLCC students dig through trash on Earth Day to gauge recycling effort on campus | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle HOPEWELL — Finger Lakes Community College student Sage Rakestraw figures many students and staffers at the school don't realize that lots of the stuff they throw out isn't really trash. (April 23, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New Yor [more on Environmental Eduction in our area]
Hamlin Beach Earth Day celebration planned - Greece, NY - Greece Post Greece, N.Y. — Hamlin Beach State Park will be the site of the area’s largest Earth Day celebration on April 24 beginning at 10 a.m. and running until 2 p.m. The celebration will take place in Area 4 of the park. (April 20, 2010) Homepage - Greece, NY - Greece Post [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Roberts featured in the Green Awakenings Campus Report - Roberts Wesleyan College - Rochester, NY Student-led Christian environmental group releases report featuring environmental initiatives on 52 Christian college campuses. Roberts Wesleyan College honored in this groundbreaking report (April 15, 2010) Recent Articles/Press Releases - Roberts Wesleyan College - Rochester, NY [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Geneseo Receives Recognition for Resource Reduction Efforts While Preparing for 40th Anniversary of Earth Day April 22 | SUNY Geneseo GENESEO, N.Y. -- SUNY Geneseo has received a 2010 Environmental Leadership Award in the Resource Reduction category from the Rochester Business Journal. The newspaper presents the annual award to area organizations that are making great strides to become environmentally sound and helping to make the community a healthier place. (April 16, 2010) News & Events | SUNY Geneseo [more on Environmental Education in our area]
NYPA celebrates Earth Day 20 Different Ways WHITE PLAINS—To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, the New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) “Green Team” will be out in force this month to promote the environment at more than 20 Earth Day activities across New York State. In addition to hosting Earth Day events for employees and tenants at NYPA’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental and Design (LEED)-certified administrative offices in White Plains and at its Niagara Power Project, a “Green Team” of NYPA representatives is fanning out across the state to celebrate Earth Day in a variety of different ways. (April 14, 2010) New York Power Authority [more on Environmental Education in our area]
EVENTS: RMSC's Earth Extravaganza - Family - Rochester City Newspaper Forty years after the first Earth Day, the Rochester Museum and Science Center is celebrating the environmental holiday in a big way. "We have never done a line-up as extensive as the one this year," says Debra Jacobson, RMSC director of marketing and community affairs. (April 14, 2010) Rochester NY News, Events, Restaurants, Music, Entertainment, Nightlife - Rochester City Newspaper [more on Environmental Education in our area]
FLCC Campus News » FLCC Faculty, Students Assist DEC with Bear Den Research CANANDAIGUA, NY - A team of faculty and students from Finger Lakes Community College joined state Department of Environmental Conservation staff in March to visit black bear dens in the Finger Lakes region. The group visited three dens in Steuben County to recover radio collars on adult female bears and take measurements and hair samples of cubs to help biologists gauge the health of the bears. (April 12, 2010) FLCC Campus News [more on Environmental Education in our area]
DEC'S Environmental Education Camps Now Accepting Applications - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation A Week at a DEC Summer Camp Creates a Lifetime of Memories Applications for youth interested in attending the 2010 summer environmental educational camps are now being accepted, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today. DEC urges families looking for an out-of-the-ordinary summer experience to consider enrolling youth ages 12 to 17 in these exciting and challenging programs. (March 2, 2010) Press Releases - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation [more on Environmental Education in our area]
03/01/2010: EPA Announces Environmental Justice Video Contest: Faces of the Grassroots WASHINGTON --The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is sponsoring an environmental justice video contest that challenges professional or aspiring filmmakers to create videos that capture the faces of the environmental justice movement. The Faces of the Grassroots contest is an opportunity to publicly exhibit creativity with environmental justice stories, and connect with others working to raise awareness of the movement. More information: Faces of the Grassroots Environmental Justice Video Contest | Environmental Justice | Compliance and Enforcement | US EPA Informational video on the contest: EJVideoContest (March 1, 2010) U.S. EPA Newsroom - News Releases[more on Environmental Education in our area]
Green Teams - Many Rochester schools have "green teams." They are partnered up with companies in the community that help them get ideas for projects. This group works with Larsen Engineers. (January 28, 2010) RochesterHomePage [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Class for potential Seneca Park Zoo volunteers is being offered - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Rochester, N.Y. — The Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St., in Seneca Park, is looking for some motivated people who love animals. (January 26, 2010) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Discover the Hudson River" Booklet Now Available - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation New Resource For Teachers and Students Studying the Hudson New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced the availability of a new environmental resource - Discover the Hudson River, a 16-page booklet designed for teachers and students in the upper elementary grades. (January 25, 2010) Press Releases - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Casella environmental scholarships offered to Ontario County residents - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — The Ontario County Board of Supervisors announced it will again award $2,500 Casella Environmental Waste Management Academic Scholarships to qualified Ontario County college or college-bound students pursuing majors in environmental studies, agriculture or agricultural business including waste management. (January 12, 2010) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow [more on Environmental Education in our area]
New York City Schools Put Stronger Focus on Environmentalism - NYTimes.com Across the nation, the range of green schools form a fledgling network, with some of them benefiting from state grants and mandates to incorporate environmental education into the curriculum. (January 11, 2010) The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia [More on Environmental Education]
Canandaigua's Wildlife Defenders host free event Jan. 16 - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — The Canandaigua Elementary School will host a free Wildlife Defenders education program Saturday, Jan. 16. (January 7, 2010) MPNnow Home RSS [more on Environmental Education]

2009

Finger Lakes Community College students win sustainability awards | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Four Finger Lakes Community College students received Limelight Awards for their dedication to sustainability. (December 30, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Environmental Education in our area]
New Courses Produce Building Professionals ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Monroe Community College is introducing a suite of Building Performance Institute (BPI) courses that trains students to become nationally certified building analysts, building envelope professionals, heating professionals or cooling professionals. Offered through MCC’s Office of Workforce Development, the courses promote energy-efficient building practices designed to lower energy costs; improve indoor air quality; and reduce waste, pollution and use of natural resources. (December 16, 09) MCC NEWS [more on Environmental Education in our area]
New Maps And Enhanced Recreation Information Highlight Expansion of DEC's Mapping Gateway - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Universally Accessible Destinantions, Bird Atlas, Boat Launches and Fishing Areas Become Part of User-Friendly Webiste Improvements New and enhanced tools to help the public find wildlife, accessible recreation, boat launch sites and much more throughout New York are now available on the state Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Mapping Gateway website. (December 03, 09) New York State Department of Environmental Conservation [more on Environmental Education in our area]
DEC Offers A New Way To Help Support Kids Connecting With Nature - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation One Teen's Inspiration Leads To Creation of a Fund to Help Others A Western New York teen has become the inspiration for a new initiative that will help others attend one of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) environmental education summer camps. Commissioner Pete Grannis announced today that DEC has joined with the National Heritage Trust (NHT) to establish a summer camp scholarship fund in memory of Emily Timbrook, who attended and later volunteered at Camp Rushford in Allegany County. (November 23, 09) New York State Department of Environmental Conservation [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Go Green: Science Stars | It's a green future for some middle school students in the Rochester City School District. (November 6, 09) RochesterHomePage [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Greece Arcadia High School students aboard floating classroom | Water samples taken from the mouth of the Genesee River near Lake Ontario show how significant human interaction with the waterways can be, a group of high school students learned on Wednesday. (October 23, 09) RocEarth [more on Environmental Education in our area]
10/14/2009: Sustainable Design Awards Granted to Four New York College Teams | New York, N.Y.) Is sustainable year-round food production possible in cold climates? Could a new kind of cooking stove in Haiti help decrease the amount of fuel needed, carbon dioxide emissions and deforestation? These are some of the questions four New York college teams are investigating this school year thanks to EPA’s People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) Phase I Awards. P3 is a national competition that encourages undergraduate and graduate students to create sustainable solutions to environmental problems through technological innovation. These sustainable solutions must be environmentally friendly, use natural resources efficiently and be economically competitive. | A Cornell University team was granted funding to research strategies for simplifying water treatment plant operations and a team at the Rochester Institute of Technology is designing an improved cook stove to be used in Haiti that would reduce carbon dioxide emissions and time spent gathering fuel. (October 14, 09)U.S. EPA Newsroom - News Releases [more on Environmental Education]
WXXI: A UR Study Shows Nature Lowers Stress and Encourages Generosity (2009-10-12) ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) - Nature is good for us. While that conclusion may not surprise most people, a University of Rochester study does document expected--and unexpected--benefits. (October 12, 09) WXXI NewsRoom [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Environmentalist making a few stops locally | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle When many of her peers were starting their careers and getting married, at age 23, Julia Butterfly Hill decided to move into a tree to protest the environmental destruction caused by the clear-cutting of ancient redwoods. Hill didn't set a foot on ground until two years later, when the logging company agreed to spare three acres of redwoods surrounding the tree she called “Luna”. Hill decided to move into “Luna” after she survived a near-fatal car accident. She was hit by a drunken driver and spent 10 months recovering. (October 13, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Environmental Education in our area]
RIT Named Campus Sustainability Leader University included on list of Most Sustainable Campuses in the nation | Rochester Institute of Technology’s efforts to develop comprehensive campus, research and education programs in sustainability have earned the university recognition as one of the most sustainable campuses in the nation. The College Sustainability Report Card has selected RIT as a “Campus Sustainability Leader” as part of its annual survey of American colleges and universities. It is the first time RIT has been selected for this honor. (October 8, 09) RIT - University News [more on Environmental Education in our area
Cool Rochester sets foot on Fisher - News Cool Rochester is a new, up and coming program that Fisher faculty are hoping will influence campus to be more environmentally friendly. Jim Wood, assistant professor in the Childhood Education Department, hopes that the Cool Rochester program will "catalyze a movement" here at Fisher and "eliminate our carbon footprint." (October 8, 09) Cardinal Courier [more on Environmental Education in our area]
New York Students from across the State Engage in Hands-On Scientific Learning Exercises in the Hudson River - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Over 60 Locations Participate in the 7th Annual "Day in the Life of the Hudson River" More than 3,000 students and educators from New York Harbor to Schuylerville will participate today in the seventh annual "A Day in the Life of the Hudson River" field program, an event hosted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Hudson River Estuary Program. The event is aimed at educating Hudson Valley residents about the ecology of the river through innovative and engaging public programs and through the development of a K-12 curriculum. Press Releases - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation (October 09, 09) [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Nominations sought for ‘Doc and Katy’ Green Thumb award - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County seeks nominations for the 2010 Doc and Katy Abraham Green Thumb Memorial Award. The annual award is presented to a person, business or organization promoting and enhancing ‘green’ industry in the county, as well as horticultural awareness and education. (October 8, 09) http://www.mpnnow.com/ [more on Environmental Education in our area]
ENVIRONMENT: Be cool, Rochester - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper The folks at Cool Rochester have a goal: by 2012, they want to shrink Rochester-Monroe County's carbon footprint by 1 billion pounds. And they want the public's help. | Cool Rochester is an organization devoted to getting businesses, institutions, and households to reduce their carbon footprints by reducing their energy consumption. (October 7, 09) Rochester City Newspaper [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Learn how to start a Community Supported Agriculture farm - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — The Rochester/Finger Lakes region needs more Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs, according to Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County. While a growing number of people want to participate, there are not enough CSA farms to fit the need. (October 7, 09) http://www.mpnnow.com/favicon.ico [more on Environmental Education in our area]
10/01/2009: Help Protect Children from Environmental Risks: EPA Provides Tips during Children’s Health Month WASHINGTON - October is Children’s Health Month. To heighten awareness about environmental issues impacting children, EPA is providing parents and caregivers simple tips they can use to help protect children in their homes, schools and communities. U.S. EPA Newsroom - News Releases
Toronto Zoo opens new Arctic exhibition | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The new permanent Tundra Trek exhibit at the Toronto Zoo should appeal to the same hearts, while explaining the issues surrounding global warming and its effect on animals. (October 4, 09)democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Environmental Education in our area]
ENERGY: RMSC embraces solar power - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper Alternative energy is getting a lot of attention these days. Government policy increasingly embraces it and private industries are trying to advance and profit from new technologies. It's a lot for the public to understand, and the folks at Rochester Museum and Science Center want to do their part. (September 30, 09) Rochester City Newspaper [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Nature Makes You Nicer - 13WHAM.com - Rochester News, Weather, and Sports Rochester, N.Y. - Many people say spending time in nature makes them feel good. Now, a UR study says nature can make us better, more caring people. (October 2, 09) Home - 13WHAM.com - Rochester News, Weather, and Sports [more on Environmental Education in our area]
MPNnow PHOTO GALLERY: Students learn about conservation in Ontario County RSS MPNnow.com — 25th Annual Ontario County Conservation Field Days for 6th grade students. MPNnow.com — 25th Annual Ontario County Conservation Field Days for 6th grade students. (September 29, 09) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Seneca Meadows Education Center earns top environmental ranking Education Center has programs for adults and children SENECA FALLS — Seneca Meadows’ Environmental Education Center on Route 414 has been awarded the highest possible ranking for its environmentally friendly design. September 25, 09) Finger Lakes Times Online [more on Environmental Education]
Cornell Chronicle: Environmental engineering accreditation Cornell's environmental engineering degree program, created in 2002, has been accredited by ABET Inc., certifying that the program meets the most rigorous standards of quality and education of the environmental engineering profession. (September 14, 09) [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Going green 'makes sense in dollars and cents' for SUNY ESF - syracuse.com The State University College of Environmental Science and Forestry community lives by a simple mantra, President Cornelius Murphy told listeners at the semester's first Thursday Morning Roundtable, a weekly civic forum. (September 10, 09) Syracuse NY Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - syracuse.com [more on Environmental Education]
Irondequoit Conservation Board plans lecture series - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Irondequoit, N.Y. — The Irondequoit Conservation Board has announced a lecture series during its regularly scheduled meetings. The board will be using the lecture series to draw attention to important environmental topics, including storm water management, the status of the double crested cormorants on Irondequoit Bay, and a discussion of invasive species. (September 10, 09)Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow {more on Environmental Education in our area]

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