April 2009 NewsLinks

Obama's Great Lakes plan likely to be spelled out next week - OPEN: Ohio politics news, insider views and analysis from The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com WASHINGTON -- Millions of people who live near the Great Lakes will soon learn whether President Barack Obama and Congress are committed to spending billions on restoring the lakes to a thriving ecosystem, with economic benefits to cities like Cleveland. (Aprile 30, 09) Cleveland OH Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - cleveland.com
DEC'S "Green" Computer Program Is Honored by EPA - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Receives Recognition for Reducing the Environmental Impacts of Computer Purchasing The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) was honored by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for implementing a "green" purchasing program that has helped reduce the environmental impacts of use and disposal of computer equipment. DEC staff accepted an EPA Region 2 Environmental Quality Award for their work as part of the State Electronics Challenge. ( May 1, 09) Press Releases - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
New York Announces Initiative to Keep Canal Waters Clean - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Push for "No Discharge" Designation Comes as State Canal System Opens for 184th Consecutive Navigation Season On the annual opening day of the New York State Canal System, New York officials announced that they will seek to safeguard water quality and protect recreation by calling for the entire 524-mile system to become a federally designated "No Discharge Zone." ( May 1, 09) Press Releases - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
Turkey season opens today - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Ontario County, N.Y. — Speaking of hunting, turkey season opens today in Ontario, Wayne and Yates counties, and the rest of upstate New York for that matter. (May 2, 09)- Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow
How many deer do you want? - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Ontario County, N.Y. — Calling all hunters, farmers, conservationists, motorists, business owners — anyone with a stake in the deer population: The state Department of Environmental Conservation seeks your opinion as it determines the number of hunting permits it will issue next fall for antlerless deer. (May 2, 09)- Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow
Statement from Richard F. Daines, M.D., Commissioner Governor Paterson's decision to activate New York State's health emergency preparedness plan has enabled us to quickly respond to the H1N1 swine flu outbreak. The Governor has pledged all necessary resources for New York State's response to this outbreak to mitigate its impact on New Yorkers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) received last night the specimens from the three suspect cases of H1N1 in Suffolk, Orange, and Cortland counties. (April 30, 09) New York State Department of Health
Irondequoit commended for environmental efforts - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Irondequoit, N.Y. — The town of Irondequoit was recognized by Governor David A. Paterson today for its efforts to curb global warming. (April 30, 09) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow
Audit offers ways to boost recycling : Buffalo/Erie County : The Buffalo News Buffalo’s recycling program needs an extreme makeover to boost participation and better track results, according to a new audit. (April 30, 09) The Buffalo News
Energy research funding announced WASHINGTON – Millions in investments for energy research has been announced for some of New York’s leading research institutions, including Brookhaven National Laboratory, Columbia University, Cornell University, General Electric Global Research and SUNY Stony Brook. Combined, the institutions will receive $10 to $50 million over the next five years to advance innovation and technology in renewable energy to combat global warming and fuel New York’s economy for the long term. (April 28, 09) New York State News on the Net!
Monroe County gets 'F' for air pollution levels | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Ozone air pollution in Monroe County reached potentially harmful levels on 19 days in three years, earning the county a failing grade on the annual State of the Air report from the American Lung Association. (April 30, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
WXXI: Monroe County Air Quality Receives Failing Grade (2009-04-29) Monroe County gets an "F" when it comes to air quality. That's according to the American Lung Association, which has released its annual "State of the Air Report." (April 30, 09) WXXI NewsRoom
Travelers Avoid Swine Flu Areas - 13WHAM.com (April 30, 09) (Rochester, N.Y.) - Local travel agents say some people are already changing travel plans because of swine flu. Lloyd Fitch is in Rochester on business. He lives in Arizona, but drives to Mexico everyday for work. Home - 13WHAM.com
Study: Most Americans live in high pollution areas - NewsFlash - mlive.com (AP) — LOS ANGELES (AP) ? Sixty percent of Americans live in areas with unhealthy air pollution levels, despite a growing green movement and more stringent laws aimed at improving air quality, according to a new study on air pollution. The study to be released Wednesday by the American Lung Association ranks cities and counties as the most and least polluted. (April 29, 09) Michigan Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - MLive.com
Without Cafeteria Trays, Colleges Cut Water Use, and Calories - NYTimes.com SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — John Belushi memorialized them in “Animal House” as he stockpiled edible projectiles for an epic food fight. Generations of college students in the Northeast have deployed them as makeshift sleds. But the once-ubiquitous cafeteria tray, with so many glasses of soda, juice and milk lined up across the top, could soon join the typewriter as a campus relic. (April 28, 09) The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia
Swine flu outbreak worries come to Rochester area | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle As the worldwide swine flu outbreak intensifies, at least eight people in the Rochester area are being tested for mild cases of the disease. (April 29, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Daily Herald | Bean calls for investigation into pharmaceuticals in drinking water Federal scientists will start examining the effect of pharmaceuticals and chemicals in drinking water, under a measure approved by lawmakers Thursday. (April 23, 09) Daily Herald Home Page
globeandmail.com: Court ruling forces mining pollution to be revealed Mining companies have long had a loophole in federal environmental right-to-know law that no other industry enjoys. Environment Canada has exempted them from having to track the full extent of the pollution their operations cause. (April 25, 09) globeandmail.com: Canada's National Newspaper
Health Director: Swine Flu Cases Could Pop Up in Rochester The World Health Organization now says there are 40 confirmed swine flu cases in the United States. That's double the 20 confirmed cases reported by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of yesterday in California, Texas, Kansas, Ohio and New York. (April 27, 09) RochesterHomePage
Offshore Wind Power Initiative Proposed for Great Lakes New York Power Authority to Examine Economic and Environmental Benefits, and Technical and Financial Issues BUFFALO—In recognition of the celebration of Earth Day, New York Power Authority (NYPA) President and Chief Executive Officer Richard M. Kessel today announced a major public-private initiative for the potential development of wind power projects in the New York State waters of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. NYPA today released a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) to initiate efforts to develop offshore wind projects in the Great Lakes. A Request for Proposals (RFP) to examine technical issues related to the viability of such projects is expected to be released before the end of the month. (April 22, 09) New York Power Authority
Not all trash is garbage - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Hopewell, N.Y. — The results are in from the Earth Daze garbage assessment conducted last week as part of Finger Lakes Community College’s Earth Day celebration. (April 27, 09) MPNnow Home RSS
Wind Turbine for Home Use Up & Running in Perry (April 27, 09) RochesterHomePage
Greece students study trees | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle With members of the town's Tree Council and Department of Public Works, Auberger talked with the youngsters about the importance of trees. (April 28, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Monroe County ready to fight swine flu, officials say | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle No cases of swine flu have been confirmed locally, but health officials say they are ready for the possibility because Rochesterians travel to New York City and other affected areas, Monroe County Health Director Dr. Andrew Doniger said Monday. (April 28, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Wildlife watchers will see smaller white deer | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The famous white deer at the former Seneca Army Depot were first seen shortly after the munitions facility opened in 1941 on nearly 11,000 acres in Seneca County. (April 26, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Pups in Parks Need Leashes - Police are asking visitors to state parks to use only marked trails. They ask that hikers and pet owners respect the barriers at overlooks, and keep pets on a leash. (April 24, 09) Home - 13WHAM.com
GOVERNOR PATERSON ACTIVATES HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN; PUTS STATE ON ‘HIGH ALERT’ FOR SWINE FLU Governor David A. Paterson today announced that he has activated New York State’s health emergency preparedness plan, and put the State on high alert to quickly identify and respond to any cases of swine flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed eight cases of a new strain of influenza (swine flu H1N1) in New York City, and has declared a public health emergency. As a course of normal operating procedure during events such as this, it is common, and welcomed, for the CDC to make a declaration of public health emergency. This enables the State and localities to receive quicker access to vital resources, and other necessary assistance. (April 26, 09) Press Releases
MOULE: Truck stops - News Blog - Rochester City Newspaper It's Earth Day: when a broad spectrum of people and groups embrace all things green. But one of the big criticisms of this kind of thing is that, come tomorrow, most people will go back to their normal lives and enviro-action again takes a back seat. So against this backdrop, it's a smart move for the state DEC to forgo the feel-good tree plantings or whatever and hold a press conference on a decidedly un-sexy topic: ongoing enforcement of diesel truck emissions standards. (April 22, 09) Rochester City Newspaper
School Nurse in Queens Set Flu Response in Motion - NYTimes.com It was a routine call last Thursday from a diligent high school nurse that put health detectives in New York City on the trail of a swine flu outbreak. Over the next few days, things unfolded much like a criminal investigation, with alert epidemiologists cast in the role of the police officer who remembers information on a wanted poster. (Aprile 26, 09) The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia
Honeoye Lake: Clearer waters - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Honeoye, N.Y. — Three years ago, government officials and watershed advocates plunged into an aggressive attack on Honeoye Lake’s algae. (April 25, 09) http://www.mpnnow.com/
County working with Geneva on sewer line - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Geneva, N.Y. — Ontario County, Casella Waste Systems and the city of Geneva are still hammering out the details on a contract regarding a sewer line that the county will build from the Ontario County landfill in the town of Seneca to Geneva. The line would carry leachate, the liquid that pools in the landfill, to the Geneva sewer treatment plant. (April 24, 09) http://www.mpnnow.com/
U.S. Steps Up Alert as More Swine Flu Is Found - washingtonpost.com The United States declared a "public health emergency" yesterday as countries from New Zealand to Scotland investigated suspected cases of illness that they feared might be a strain of swine flu that has been identified in Mexico, the United States and Canada. (April 27, 09) washingtonpost.com - nation, world, technology and Washington area news and headlines
New York state considers trans-fat ban | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle ALBANY — Although lawmakers rejected Gov. David Paterson's plan to tax sugar sodas as a revenue-raiser and public-health measure, they are considering proposals from him and several legislators to ban trans fats, limit junk food in school and require calorie-labeling on restaurant menus. (Aprile 26, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Risk Guide Fights Back Against Costly Aquatic Invaders MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada, April 23, 2009 (ENS) - Economic losses and the environmental impact caused by invasive species exceed $100 billion dollars annually in the United States alone, according to the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, which today issued risk assessment guidelines for alien aquatic invasive species in North America. The guidelines will be used as a tool for North American resource managers to assess the risk of introducing nonnative species into a natural ecosystem. (April 23, 09) Environment News Service
New York's Web-Based Immunization Registry Wins National 'Center of Excellence' Award ALBANY, N.Y. (April 21, 2009) – New York's year-old Web-based immunization information system has received the American Immunization Registry Association's (AIRA) "Center of Excellence" Award in recognition of its significant efforts to improve provider participation, State Health Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., announced today. (April 21, 09) New York State Department of Health
Mountain Bikes OK in Victor Park - 13WHAM.com (Victor, N.Y.) - Allowing mountain bikers in parks is the subject of debate for most of Monroe County, but it’s already a reality at Dryer Road Park in Victor. (April 24, 09) Home - 13WHAM.com
White Deer Tours Sold Out Tours to see the rare white deer at the Seneca Army Depot have sold out again this year. The bus tours leave from the Fire Department in Varick and drive to see the white deer. (April 24, 09) RochesterHomePage
NY wants offshore wind projects in Great Lakes -- Page 1 -- Times Union - Albany NY BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A New York state utility is exploring whether it is possible to put electricity-generating wind turbines in the Great Lakes, rather than inland or along the shoreline. (April 22, 09) Albany NY News - Times Union - Serving Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady, Troy
Democrats Call for “Climate Smart Community” Pledge | Rochester, New York – April 22, 2009: Members of the Democratic Caucus have introduced legislation that would empower County Government to become a greener, more sustainable global citizen. In honor of the 39th national celebration of Earth Day, Legislator Ted O’Brien (Irondequoit) sponsored legislation to adopt a resolution pledging Monroe County’s commitment to be a “Climate Smart Community;” an initiative spearheaded by the New York State Department of Conservation. “Monroe County is home to incredible natural resources, including access to the largest source of potable water in the world. We must take every action available to maintain and protect the health and integrity of those critical natural resources,” Legislator O’Brien stated. “While it is the duty of County Government to provide for its residents, Monroe County can and should serve as a leader in setting the standard for sustainable local governmental policies.” This proposed legislation highlights the Democratic Caucus’s continued commitment to promote a more sustainable way of doing business in County Government, demonstrated in the Democratic Caucus’s sustainable reform agenda entitled “Be the Change.” Democratic Minority Leader Harry B. Bronson (Henrietta, Brighton & Rochester) added “By demonstrating County Government’s commitment to continue to ‘green’ their own operations, we will be able to support greater energy independence, regional economic development, job growth and creation all while protecting our local environment.” The proposed legislation has been submitted to the June cycle and will come before the Environment & Public Works committee on Wednesday, May 27. Please find proposed legislation attached. To view the Democratic Caucus’s Green Agenda “Be the Change,” we encourage you to visit www.DemocraticLedger.org/documents/GreenAgenda.pdf
Victory Gardens Make a Comeback - 13WHAM.com (Rochester, N.Y.) - The plots will measure about four by eight feet. Larger families will get their own plots. Singles and small families will likely have to share. But folks with South Wedge planning say that's part of the point...to bring together members of the community. (April 23, 09) Home - 13WHAM.com
Statewide Town Hall Forums coming up soon! What if we could fight climate change and save New Yorkers billions on their utility bills? What if we could ensure that the benefits of the new Green economy are shared by all of us? We can. Working Families is leading the fight for a groundbreaking program to Green one million New York homes, massively reducing our carbon footprint, lowering energy bills, and creating thousands of family-supporting jobs. The Green revolution is here, but it’s up to us to make sure everyone in New York sees its benefits. As energy prices skyrocket, upgrading New York’s homes to maximize their energy efficiency can keep housing affordable for working families (tenants and homeowners alike) and apply the promise of green technology to the problems of today. - Working Families » Green Jobs, Green Homes
Governor Also Announces Pesticide Reduction Plan to Safeguard Parks and Protect Environment | Governor Paterson today also announced an initiative to substantially reduce pesticide use throughout the State park system. The pesticide reduction plan targets areas frequented by children, such as beaches, playgrounds, picnic areas, baseball fields, campgrounds, and hiking trails. (April 22, 09) (April 22, 09) www.ny.gov/governor
News 10 Now | 24 Hour Local News | Central New York | Green Jobs/Green Homes NY program SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Some people in Syracuse spent their Earth Day learning about a green initiative making its way through the New York State legislature. (April 23,09) News 10 Now | 24 Hour Local News | TOP STORIES
Ontario County OK's Landfill Study The Ontario County Board of Supervisors voted Thursday night to spend 70-thousand dollars for an independent study at the county landfill. (April 24, 09) http://rochesterhomepage.net/
GOVERNOR PATERSON, LAWMAKERS, ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS HAIL BIGGER BETTER BOTTLE BILL AS EARTH DAY VICTORY Lawmakers Honored by Environmental Groups for Bottle Bill on 40th Anniversary of Earth Day Governor Also Announces Pesticide Reduction Plan to Safeguard Parks and Protect Environment | Governor David A. Paterson today was honored by New York’s environmental advocates for signing into law the Bigger Better Bottle Bill and maintaining his commitment to the environment through this economic crisis. The legislation broke a 9-year struggle to update the 1982 law governing bottle deposits by expanding it to include bottled water. By retaining 80 percent of unclaimed bottle deposits, the State is expected to receive an additional $115 million in annual revenue to help address New York’s fiscal crisis. Governor Paterson received the Earth Day Award from a coalition of more than 20 environmental groups including the Environmental Advocates of New York, New York Public Interest Research Group, Scenic Hudson, the Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter and The Nature Conservancy. The groups also honored Senate Majority Leader Malcolm A. Smith, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, Senate Environmental Committee Chair Antoine Thompson and Assembly Environmental Committee Chair Robert Sweeney for passing the critical legislation. (April 22, 09) www.ny.gov/governor
U.S. to clear way for offshore wind farms -- chicagotribune.com WASHINGTON— The Interior Department has finalized sweeping rules that clear the way for the first offshore wind turbines to be erected along the Atlantic Coast, the most aggressive move yet from an administration that hopes to shift the nation's offshore energy goals from oil to wind power. (April 22, 09) http://www.chicagotribune.com/
On Earth Day, Green Party Calls for Increased State Action on Climate Change, Energy and Chemical Reform (April 22, 2009 - Earth Day, Albany, NY) The Green Party of New York State said today the Democratic leaders at the State Capitol and in DC still fail to support the radical measures needed to deal with climate change, energy and other key environmental issues. --Green Party of Monroe County
Earth Day 2009: Greening Diplomacy | Secretary Clinton has a long history as a leader in the fight against climate change. As a Senator, she championed increased investment in alternative energy technologies and helped pioneer new strategies for harnessing clean energy as an engine of economic growth. In New York she worked with public and private partners to create green jobs and support innovative projects. She helped develop the City of Rochester’s "green print," a first-in-the-nation urban plan for environmentally sustainable growth, alternative energy production, and job creation. She supported key investments to build cleaner engines for school buses and other heavy vehicles using technology developed in Corning, New York. And she fought for and passed legislation to create green jobs training programs and to push the federal government to install green building technologies. (April 22, 09) U.S. Department of State
DEC's Earth Day Crackdown Targets Dirty Diesels from Buffalo to Plattsburgh to Long Island - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation To mark Earth Day, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today took statewide a clean air initiative, cracking down on smoke-spewing diesel trucks in pullover operations across New York. (April 22, 09) New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Truck Pollution Crackdown A lot of people have the environment on their minds because it's earth day. DEC Police were out in full force across the state pulling over diesel trucks. They're inspecting the trucks to make sure they're not polluting the area. (April 23, 09) RochesterHomePage
Bottlers unable to meet law's June 1 deadline | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle ALBANY — New York state leaders indicated Wednesday that they may need to delay the expansion of the state's bottle-deposit law over concerns from bottlers that companies won't be able to implement the program by the June 1 deadline. (April 23, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Circus Coming; Protestors Active - 13WHAM.com (Rochester, N.Y.) - The circus hasn't even arrived in town yet and already local activists have protested downtown. (April 21, 09) Top Stories - 13WHAM.com
RIT grad has President Obama ‘Serious’ about green technology | When it comes to creating “green collar” jobs, President Obama takes Kevin Surace ’85 (electrical engineering technology) very seriously.
www.WHEC.com - PSC approves acquisition of Constellation Nuclear The state Public Service Commission has approved a French company's acquisition of half of Constellation Nuclear. (April, 22, 09) www.WHEC.com - Rochester, NY News, Weather, Sports, Health, Investigative, Entertainment
Warmer winters mean longer mud season in N.E. - The Boston Globe New England winters have warmed on average more than 4 degrees Fahrenheit over the last 40 years, allowing spring melt to begin earlier and the ground to freeze later in the fall. Add to that an increase in winter thaws, mini-mud seasons that are a preview for the main spring event. It all adds up to more muddy days per year. (April 19, 09) Boston.com
Whatever happened to . . . zebra mussels in Lake Erie; DNA testing on postcards in torso murders case; potential buried World War I mustard agent? - Cleveland.com The destructive zebra mussels that had invaded Lake Erie and caused great concern for lake creatures are gone for now. The mollusks' larger cousin, the Quagga, pushed the zebra out. (April 20, 09) The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com
Celebrate National Volunteer Week and Arbor Day by Volunteering to Plant Trees - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) "Hudson River Estuary Trees for Tribs" initiative will host two volunteer "potting events" in celebration of Arbor Day and National Volunteer Week. The events will be held Friday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to noon, at DEC's regional office in New Paltz (Ulster County) at the "Berm," the elevated ground that borders the north-northwest perimeter of the parking lot. (April 16, 2009) New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Canandaigua tries again for sewer system - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — Two years ago, the residents of Purdy and Mobile roads in the town had a smelly dilemma: Septic systems in the area were failing, and the clay-rich soil was saturated with sewage. (April 20, 09) MPNnow Home RSS
Cooking Grease Used to Fuel a Shuttle Bus at U of R Each week, thousands of gallons of vegetable oil are used to cook fries and chicken for students. Now, the grease is getting a new lease on life. (April 20, 09) RochesterHomePage
Turning Garbage Into Fuel? Fuel and jobs. Both are needed in this economy. And that's the idea behind a project they're getting ready to throw the switch on in Ontario County. A private company wants to invest $100 million into technology to turn garbage into gas. 2200 tons of garbage gets dumped in the Ontario County Landfill every day. Casella Waste Systems runs the landfill. It wants to convert that garbage into liquid fuel. "Our ambition would be to try to run vehicles with the fuel that could include school buses, snow plows. We're also hopeful the fuel could become available to residents," said Jerry Leone, Casella Waste Systems. (April 20, 09) RochesterHomePage
Feds: Toxic burn penalty -- Page 1 -- Times Union - Albany NY Norlite plant in Cohoes handles 19 million pounds of hazardous waste, up 450 percent from earlier reports; company pays $60,000 fine (April 20, 09) Albany NY News - Times Union - Serving Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady, Troy
DEC studies suggest a mixed forecast for turkey season ALBANY - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis has reminded hunters that the 2009 spring turkey season opens on May 1, with the annual special Youth Turkey Hunting Weekend set for April 25-26. (April 25, 09) New York State News on the Net!
WXXI: New York Ash Trees in Jeopardy (2009-04-17) Ash trees are a major portion of our natural forests in western and central New York...and the ash tree is now in trouble. (April 17, 09) WXXI NewsRoom
Sierra Club whets appetite for eco-friendly eating | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle All in all, more than 40 exhibits promoting community supported agriculture programs, community gardening, farmers markets, vegan diets and a host of other environmentally related topics drew at least 200 locavores to First Unitarian Church on South Winton Road Thursday. The exhibits were part of the Sierra Club's 11th annual Environmental Forum on Local and Sustainable Food-Local Food Choices. (April 18, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
EVENTS: YMCA's Eco Week - Family - Rochester City Newspaper Back in 1970, a wise group of folks - about 20 million of them across the United States, actually - banded together on the first Earth Day to warn the world about the importance of planetary stewardship, thus marking the official beginning of the modern-day environmental movement. Since then, PSAs starring Woodsy the Owl and tearful Native American chiefs have been replaced by commercials for fancy hybrid cars, while environmentalism has started straddling the line between trendiness and responsibility. (April 15, 09) Rochester City Newspaper
Adopt-a-Beach™ Kickoff Launches New Guide to Healthy Beaches - Everyone from casual beachgoers to boaters to shoreline property owners can play a role in improving Great Lakes shorelines as this year’s Adopt-a-Beach™ season kicks off April 20–May 3. Alliance for the Great Lakes
Cleveland proposes ordinance to regulate aesthetics and safety of wind turbines - Arts - Cleveland.com There's a lot to love about wind energy. It's clean and green, and, depending on how they're designed, wind farms can be aesthetically pleasing. But what happens when a new industry -- no matter how beneficial-- enters a major American city with new structures that have the potential to change the look and feel of the entire community for better or worse? (April 17, 09)Cleveland OH Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - cleveland.com
MAYOR DUFFY LAUNCHES 2009 CLEAN SWEEP Mayor Robert J. Duffy joined Dept. of Environmental Services Commissioner Paul Holahan and Neighborhood Service Centers Director Molly Clifford to announce the dates for “Rochester’s Clean Sweep...Showing Pride in Our City,” today at Genesee Valley Park. Beginning Mon., April 20, and throughout the coming month, the City will work alongside community volunteers in beautifying Rochester’s neighborhoods. “This year marks Rochester’s 175th Anniversary. While neighborhood beautification has always been a priority, we take special pride in 2009 in cleaning up this great city,” Mayor Duffy said. “This is the fourth year of Clean Sweep and it keeps growing. The more than 15,000 volunteers and the many organizations that have supported Clean Sweep realize how keeping our city clean and beautiful benefits our community’s public safety, education and economic development.” (April 16, 08) MAYOR DUFFY LAUNCHES 2009 CLEAN SWEEP
Rochester’s Clean Sweep--You Can Volunteer - 13WHAM.com (Rochester, N.Y.) - The city is looking for volunteers to take part in Rochester's “Clean Sweep” this spring. (April, 16, 09) Home - 13WHAM.com
Obama includes upstate New York in train talks | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle (April 17, 08) A proposed high-speed rail through Rochester, running from Buffalo to New York City, is one of 10 corridors described Thursday as potentially worthy of federal funding by President Barack Obama. democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Students help clean up at Allendale Columbia | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle (April 18, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Brooks Announces Plan for Green Energy at Airport | Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks introduced a referral to the Monroe County Legislature that would amend the 2009 operating budget for the County Department of Aviation. The revision would provide funding for a Green Energy Initiatives Project, which will place wind turbines and solar panels on the roof of the Greater Rochester International Airport (GRIA). The project will be completed at no cost to County taxpayers. MyMonroe. Opening Up Government. | Monroe County, NY
Early Birds & Springtime | ScienCentral | Science Videos | Science News The sounds of birds chirping and fluttering outside your bedroom window are a welcome sign of spring, but scientists have evidence that suggests birds are nesting earlier due to global warming. And the harmful consequences aren’t just for the birds --ScienCentral | Science Videos | Science News
Congressman Eric Massa : Press Releases & Statements : Congressman Eric Massa to introduce legislation designed to prevent Job Killing Broadband Internet Caps CORNING, NY - Today Congressman Eric Massa (D-NY) announced officially that he is drafting legislation designed to prevent job killing broadband internet downloading caps. The Massa Broadband Internet Fairness Act would prohibit unfair tiered price structures from internet providers. The bill will also address the importance of helping broadband providers create jobs and increase their bandwidth while increasing competition in areas currently served by only one provider. (April 10, 09) Congressman Eric Massa : Home
Wind Turbines at The Airport? They're Coming Soon The Greater Rochester International Airport is planning to go green in a big way. It's all part of an effort to cut energy and operating costs--and it involves putting wind turbines on the roof of the airport. (April 15, 09) RochesterHomePage
Pro-Pesticide Group Criticizes First Lady’s Organic Garden And First Lady Michelle Obama is coming under criticism from a pro-pesticide industry group for deciding to plant an organic garden at the White House. (April 14, 09) Democracy Now! | Radio and TV News
Wind, sun could power Rochester airport | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Plans for small wind turbines and solar panels at the Greater Rochester International Airport would put the facility in league with other environmentally friendly facilities around the country and reduce costs for the airlines. (April 15, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Biodiesel Bus Takes Maiden Voyage on Rochester's River Campus : University of Rochester News Undergraduate Project Turns Waste Vegetable Oil into Biodiesel for Shuttles A team of University of Rochester undergraduates is putting fast food's fatty byproduct to good use for the environment with a student-led project called UR Biodiesel. Their plan is to convert excess fryer oil from Campus Dining Services into biodiesel to fuel shuttle buses. Launching its maiden voyage on Earth Day, Wednesday April 22, at 1:30 p.m., the Biodiesel Bus will depart from the Hopeman Engineering Building (a stop on the Silver Line), shuttling faculty, staff, and students to the biodiesel lab for a tour of the facility. (April 14, 09) University of Rochester: News
Canal Clean Sweep 4th Annual Canal Clean Sweep dates are set for 4-18-09 and 4-19-09 to coincide with Earth Day and to get ready for the opening of the 184th consecutive navigation season! Start planning your clean up events now! -from The New York State Canal System - Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga Seneca Canals
Rubble on 490 -- Recycled - 13WHAM.com (Rochester, N.Y.) -If you've seen a big pile of rubble on the side of Route 490, the Department of Transportation is putting it to good use. (April 14, 09) Home - 13WHAM.com
New York's budget crunch delays beach, campground openings SYRACUSE, NY -- That "stay-cation" you were planning to take at a New York state park just got a little more complicated. State beaches and campgrounds across the Empire State -- including some favorite getaway spots surrounding Syracuse -- will open for the season later and close for the year earlier than usual, the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced. (April 11, 09) Syracuse NY Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - syracuse.com
Voracious goby extends its range to deeper water, threatening Great Lakes, scientists say - Grand Rapids News - The Latest News, Blogs, Photos & Videos – MLive.com A half-century after alewives disrupted Great Lakes fisheries and trashed beaches, another invasive fish is engaged in a biological conquest of the world's largest freshwater ecosystem. (April 13, 09) Michigan Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - MLive.com
GOVERNOR PATERSON ANNOUNCES $38 MILLION FOR DRINKING WATER AND SEWAGE TREATMENT PROJECTS Federal Stimulus Funding Set Aside for Green Innovations to Protect Waterways, Promote Energy Efficiency | Governor David A. Paterson today called for projects to be submitted for a new grant program, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and designed to promote water conservation, energy efficiency, green infrastructure and other green innovation projects. The new Green Innovation Grant Program will provide at least $38 million for local projects. (April 13, 09) www.ny.gov/governor
Event to recycle electronics, clothing at four Rochester-area locations | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Don't toss your broken camera into the garbage, which will ultimately be discarded in a dump or landfill. Instead, consider donating unwanted used electronics and clothing at a recycling drive Saturday, so the discarded items can be recycled, said Carlie Albano, event coordinator and founder of Imagine it Recycling, at 565 Blossom Road. (April 14, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
First Rochester Youth Energy Summit coming Saturday | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The youth who will inherit the earth have the biggest stake how we care for our environment. To address those issues, the first ever Rochester Youth Energy summit will be held Saturday, April 18, at Monroe Community College's Damon City Campus. (Aprile 13, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Budget cuts to limit state park operations : Niagara County : The Buffalo News Several state beaches, including the one in Woodlawn Beach State Park, will be closed to swimmers this summer, while budget cuts will shorten hours and days of operation at other facilities across Western New York, state parks officials announced Thursday. (April 10, 09) Buffalo News -- Home
Schools foster bright ideas on energy savings amid recession | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Schools in Brockport, Webster and East Irondequoit are warmed and cooled by liquids pumped underground. (April 12, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Capital Corner: Taking Action to Tap Green Stimulus Programs — ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA Billions of stimulus dollars are allocated for green programs, and local governments must act now to receive their share. Here’s how. --from Local Action Moves the World — ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA
04/08/2009: New York Receives Economic Recovery Funding from U.S. EPA to Reduce Diesel Emissions, Create Jobs (New York, N.Y.) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment for the people in the State of New York, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1.73 million to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation. The funding can be used to support clean diesel projects and loan programs to address the nation’s existing fleet of over 11 million diesel engines.
Schumer aims to fight threat from alga - The Daily Freeman News: Serving the Hudson Valley since 1871(DailyFreeman.com) BOICEVILLE — U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer announced Wednesday he will ask the Senate for $15 million to protect streams from an “invasive” species of alga that could decimate the Hudson Valley and Catskill regions’ recreational fishing industry. (April 11, 09) The Daily Freeman: Serving the Hudson Valley since 1871 (DailyFreeman.com)
Monroe County Water Authority seeks stimulus money for $150M Webster facility | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Planners of one of the largest shovel-ready public works projects in Monroe County are waiting to find out how much stimulus funding, if any, they will receive. (April 11, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Buffalo: The Come Back Kid - Buffalo, NY - Buffalo, the second poorest city in the nation has a plan to stimulate a long depressed local economy by making Buffalo and the Great Lakes one and the same in people’s minds. That is right, the Queen City has rediscovered her historical link to the Great Lakes and expects this revival to lead to more jobs and transform the quality of life for those already living -in or relocating -to Buffalo. http://www.healthylakes.org/favicon.ico
Cyclist club to cleanup Ellison Park in Penfield | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Genesee Regional Off-Road Cyclists, with cooperation from the Monroe County Parks Department, will hold a cleanup of Ellison Park at 9 a.m. Saturday. (April 10, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
DEC Reminder: ATVS Not Allowed on State Forest Access Roads - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is reminding All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) riders that State Forest access roads (formerly known as "truck trails") are not open to ATV use. (April 2, 09) Press Releases - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
VHS disease expanding in Lake Michigan | Duluth News Tribune | Duluth, Minnesota Fish-killing VHS disease has not been found in more inland lakes in Wisconsin, but the virus is spreading to more parts of Lake Michigan and into the Mississippi River system in Ohio. (April 9, 09) Duluth News Tribune | Duluth, Minnesota
State to get stimulus money for petroleum spills -- Newsday.com New York State will receive more than $10 million in federal stimulus money to clean up petroleum spills and help reduce diesel emissions, the Environmental Protection Agency announced WednesdayCQ:Wed. (April 8, 09) Long Island and New York City news from Newsday.com - A Long Island Newspaper -- Newsday.com
Climate change in Lake Superior ice A science fair project on Bayfield harbor shows the ice season there has shrunk. What started as a high school science fair project is the latest piece of evidence that global warming is affecting Lake Superior. (April 6, 09) StarTribune.com: Breaking news, video, blogs and more from Minneapolis, St. Paul and around Minnesota
Ocean panel urges federal action to protect coasts, marine resources - NYTimes.com blue-ribbon panel is urging Congress and the Obama administration today to toughen federal coastal protections in the face of rising climate threats and increased pressure from offshore energy producers. (April 7, 09) The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia
GOVERNOR PATERSON AND EPA ADMINISTRATOR LISA JACKSON ANNOUNCE $432 MILLION IN ECONOMIC RECOVERY FUNDS FOR CLEAN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS ACROSS NEW YORK STATE Largest Grant Provided in EPA History Will Support Thousands of Jobs Governor Announces First Round of Grants – Investment of $170 Million Governor David A. Paterson joined Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson today at the Albany Institute of History and Art to announce $432 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding, the largest grant provided to a state in EPA history. This funding, which was awarded to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and will be administered by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, will finance clean water infrastructure projects in communities across the State. (April 3, 09) www.ny.gov/governor
BIG WISH GLOBE, ROCHESTER LITERACY MOVEMENT SEEK BOOK DONATIONS In honor of Rochester’s 175th Anniversary this year, the Big Wish Globe and Book Donation Depot will begin its traveling tour at Frontier Field for the Red Wings weekend opener April 11-12. The 10-foot steel globe, which was filled with wishes and set ablaze for the city’s early New Year’s Eve celebration last year, will serve as a symbolic partner with the Rochester Literacy Movement as a way to improve reading skills and access to reading material. “Ensuring that every child has access to quality reading material is essential to their education,” Mayor Robert J. Duffy said. “The generous donations of our citizens in the Greater Rochester area will go a long way toward realizing this community’s goal of improved literacy.” (April 7, 09) Welcome to the City of Rochester
Brighton takes issue with Ellison Park plan - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Brighton, N.Y. — The Town of Brighton is bristling at a proposal to open a road in Ellison Park as part of this year’s park master plan update. (April 7, 09) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow
Ethanol Plant Going Strong in Recession - 13WHAM.com (Shelby, N.Y.) - The day-to-day routine for the ethanol plant since December 2007 is 24-hours a day, year-around--transforming corn into ethanol, nearly all of it from local farmers' fields. (April 8, 09) Home - 13WHAM.com
Rochester One of Nation's Safest Walking Cities - 13WHAM.com (Rochester, N.Y.) AP -- Prevention magazine says the Rochester area is one of the nation's safest places to walk. (April 8, 09) Home - 13WHAM.com
Buffalo receives $2.7 million energy efficiency and conservation block grant BUFFALO – Mayor Byron Brown Monday joined United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Congressman Steve Israel and Common Council President Dave Franczyk at the historic Broadway Market to announce that the City of Buffalo will invest $2.7 million from the federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG), which is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, into implementing a first-phase energy conservation improvements to city-owned buildings. (April 7, 09) New York State News on the Net!
Sprawl: city vs. suburbs : Business : The Buffalo News Buffalo may score poorly in such metrics as poverty and the number of abandoned buildings, but the metropolitan area has achieved a solid level of mediocrity in another measure of urban health. In the total survey of 98 metropolitan areas large and small, Buffalo joins cities as large as New York City and as small as Wichita, Kan., among the 30 places labeled as suffering from “moderate decentralization.” Rochester and Poughkeepsie are also in that category, as are cities as diverse as Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Tulsa and Toledo. Albany and Syracuse, meanwhile, are among 53 metro areas labeled as being in the throes of “rapid decentralization,” as are cities from Atlanta to Chicago to Seattle. (April 6, 09) The Buffalo News
Environmental Groups Celebrate Green Budget Environmental Fund Protected, State's Bottle Deposit Law Updated to Match Consumer Trends | Albany, NY-New Yorkers from Montauk to Massena and from Buffalo to Binghamton celebrated the recent passage of the state budget, which reaffirms New York's commitment to provide clean water, conserve open space, protect agricultural resources, maintain critical environmental programs, and ensure municipal recycling by allocating $222 million to the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF). In addition to funding the EPF, the budget maintains its stable and proven funding source and does not allow resources to be swept into the state's general fund. The agreement on the Fund was a result of the Senate, Assembly, and Governor working together to reach a compromise to support essential environmental programs. (April 3, 09) CCE - Water Protection Public Health Energy Renewable Policy Toxic Wildlife Chemical Contamination Subscribe Newsletter Jobs Calendar Pollution Air Quality Advocacy Farmingdale White Plains Albany Syracuse Buffalo
WXXI: Rochester-Area Public Transit Boosts Ridership (2009-04-06) Seventeen million people rode Regional Transit Services buses over the last 12 months. That's a near-record number that the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority attributes to last summer's high gas prices followed by last fall's fare cut. (April 6, 09) WXXI NewsRoom
$432M for clean water -Federal stimulus cash to fund rebuilding of sewage systems polluting state rivers, lakes - Page 1 -- Times Union - Albany NY ALBANY — Federal stimulus cash landed in the state with a thump Friday, with the Environmental Protection Agency delivering $432 million — its largest grant ever to a state — for rebuilding local sewage systems that foul rivers and lakes. (April 4, 09) Albany NY News - Times Union - Serving Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady, Troy
Plans for 190-Mile Power Line on Hold | A company that wanted to build a 190-mile high-voltage power line running from upstate New York to downstate has suspended its plans at least temporarily. (April 4, 09) R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens
Cash for Clunkers | What started as an idea to decrease the nation’s fuel consumption is now being pitched as a way to stimulate the auto industry. A federal proposal would pay drivers to trade in their older model cars for something new. (April 4, 09) R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens
Groups Cheer Passage of Bigger Better Bottle Bill ALBANY, NY (04/03/2009; 1554)(readMedia)-- Groups from across the state applauded passage of the Bigger Better Bottle Bill today as part of the 2009-10 state budget. This momentous achievement is the first major overhaul of the state's bottle deposit law since it was created in 1982, and caps a grueling nine-year campaign to expand and update the law. The update expands New York's bottle return law to include water bottles, which comprise nearly a quarter of all beverages sold in New York. The law also requires beverage companies to return 80 percent of the unclaimed bottle and can deposits to the state, generating upwards of $115 million annually for the General Fund. readMedia: Breaking News
WNYC - News - Water Bottle Deposit in NY Budget - Environmentalists Rejoice, NY March 30, 2009 —Under provisions of budget bills aimed at closing the state’s looming deficit, New York’s bottle law will be expanded, and the state will keep most of the nickels. (April 4, 09) WNYC - New York Public Radio
100-year-old Lamberton Conservatory unveils $1 million restoration | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The restoration of a nearly 100-year-old piece of public property — complete with nearly 1,000 panes of new glass, plants and two turtles, Myrtle and Waterlily — was unveiled Friday. Over the last 10 months, the glass dome in the Lamberton Conservatory inside Highland Park was completely dismantled, down to the foundation, and the plants were removed. The structure was rebuilt as it looked in 1911 and is now open for visitors. (April 4, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Why are the salamanders still crossing the road? - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Hopewell, N.Y. — Weeks after salamanders began their annual trek across County Road 36, droves of the tiny amphibians continue to make the dangerous trek, piquing the interest of students and instructors. (April 3, 09) http://www.mpnnow.com/
Landfill project review: Who will pay? - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — Should Ontario County spend taxpayer dollars or require someone else to pay for an outside firm to study a gas-to-fuel pilot project for the county landfill? (April 3, 09) http://www.mpnnow.com/
Reinstein Woods EARTH DAY CELEBRATION Saturday, April 18, | An eco-friendly event for the whole family! • Recycled crafts for kids • Scavenger hunt • Guided nature hikes • Energy and money-saving ideas • Free tree seedlings • Tips for wildlife-friendly yards • Local energy and environmental group exhibits • Live animals, alternative fuel vehicles, earth-friendly food, door prizes, and more! Special Door Prize Drawing for anyone arriving by hybrid car, large carpool, by bike or on foot! CELEBRATE WITH ACTION! • Participate in a stream cleanup at 9 am. Call 683-5959 to sign up. • Bring old sneakers, cell phones, printer and copier toner cartridges to the event for recycling! • Help the Environment! This event is BYOB: Bring your own water bottle or travel mug, and bring a bag to carry home brochures! | Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center is located in Cheektowaga, about 15 minutes east of downtown Buffalo, between Union and Transit Roads. www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html
Regional emissions inventory documents releases of toxic substances in the Great Lakes region Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission has announced the release of the newest edition of the Great Lakes Regional Toxic Air Emissions Inventory. Based on estimates of 2005 air emissions provided by the eight Great Lakes states and the province of Ontario, the inventory covers emissions from more than 2,500 categories of air pollution sources, including industrial facilities, automobiles, residential energy use and many others. (April 2, 09) Great Lakes Commission | Commission des Grands Lacs
Ontario County ponders $100M garbage plant Disposal of garbage and recycling are done in a big way in little Ontario County. Now a proposal for a pilot waste-to-fuel program at the Ontario County Landfill could pave the way for a $100 million facility. Supporters say the proposal could put the county on the map. (April 2, 09) http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=rocearth
Rabies FREE clinic | Thurs, May 7 | Town of Pittsford The Town of Pittsford will hold its 14th annual Rabies Clinic on Thursday, 5/7, from 4:30 to 7:30PM at the town's Highway Garage, 60 Golf Avenue. All dogs must be leashed and cats must be in a carrier. Vaccinations will be good for one year unless prior rabies certificates are presented at the time of the clinic. Staff will be on hand to issue dog licenses to town residents. If you have questions about the FREE clinic, please call Animal Control at 248-6240. --from Home Page | Town of Pittsford
Household hazardous waste collection | Sat, 5/16 | Town of Pittsford Start your spring-cleaning by properly recycling household hazardous waste. Most HHW (paint, flammables and other chemicals from home-use) is safe when used and stored properly. When they become unwanted and are disposed of improperly, these household wastes can become environmental hazards. The towns of Pittsford and Perinton and the villages of East Rochester, Fairport and Pittsford and the Monroe County Department of Environmental Services (DES) have joined forces to hold an appointment-only Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection Saturday, 5/16, 8AM – 12N at the Perinton Highway Garage, 100 Cobb’s Lane. --from Home Page | Town of Pittsford
5 things you didn’t know ... about snowy owls - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Hopewell, N.Y. — The rare sight of a snowy owl has thrilled residents of Booth and Spangle streets in Hopewell, so we asked Anne Schnell, professor of environmental conservation and outdoor recreation at Finger Lakes Community College, to tell us some things people might not know about snowy owls. (April 2, 09) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow
Ontario County committee splits on landfill project review - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — Half the members of the Ontario County Solid Waste Management Committee want an outside firm to conduct an environmental assessment of the pilot waste-to-fuel project at the Ontario County landfill. The others think the assessment is unnecessary. (April 2, 09) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow
Court: Feds can weigh cost to protect fish | lohud.com | The Journal News The U.S. Supreme Court ruled yesterday that federal regulators can consider the cost of protecting fish and other aquatic life when deciding whether to require new technology, a move that could free Indian Point from having to build cooling towers on the Hudson River. (April 2, 09) lohud.com | The Journal News | Westchester, Rockland, Putnam news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, New York

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