October 2008 News

• Spiny Water Flea Confirmed in First "Inland" Water - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation The spiny water flea, an aquatic invasive species, has been confirmed as present in the Great Sacandaga Lake in the southern Adirondacks, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today. Previously, it had been identified in the Great Lakes. This is first time the spiny water flea has been confirmed in an "inland" body of water. (Oct 30, 08) Press Releases - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
• New Do's and Don'ts for NY's Wind Power Companies New York's Attorney General wants to fight dirty business in clean energy. As the alternative energy industry grows in New York, Andrew Cuomo said he wants to make sure wind power companies don't have undue influence on local government officials. (Oct 31, 08) http://www.rochesterhomepage.net/
• CITY ANNOUNCES FLOWER CITY GARDEN CONTEST WINNERS Mayor Robert Duffy today announced the winners of this year’s “Flower City Looking Good Garden Contest winners. The winners were presented certificates and also received enlarged photographs of their winning gardens. The contest, part of the City’s annual “Flower City Looking Good Program” for gardeners and environmentalists, not only rewards the outstanding efforts of Rochester’s gardeners, but encourages all residents to beautify their property and neighborhood. (Oct 31, 08) Welcome to the City of Rochester
• Rules to contain Great Lakes fish virus mulled - USATODAY.com TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Federal officials are taking another look at proposed rules designed to contain a fish-killing virus in the Great Lakes after critics said they were unreasonable and could force some fish farmers out of business. (Oct 31, 08) News, Travel, Weather, Entertainment, Sports, Technology, U.S. & World - USATODAY.com
• The Canadian Press: NAFTA challenge won't stop Ont. from going ahead with pesticide ban: minister TORONTO — Ontario won't back down from its plan to prohibit the cosmetic use and sale of weed killer 2,4-D despite a NAFTA challenge to Quebec's pesticide ban, Ontario's environment minister said Tuesday. "The NAFTA challenge in and of itself - or potential NAFTA challenge - won't have any effect on whether we think we're doing the right thing," said Environment Minister John Gerretsen. (Oct. 29, 08) The Canadian Press
• Code of conduct announced for wind energy companies - ALBANY - Attorney General Andrew Cuomo Thursday announced a new Wind Industry Ethics Code that establishes guidelines to facilitate the development of alternative energy in New York while assuring the public the wind power industry is acting properly and within the law. The Code calls for new oversight through a multi-agency Task Force, and establishes unprecedented transparency that will deter any improper relationships between wind development companies and local government officials. (Oct 31, 08) New York State News on the Net!
• Students at Webster elementary dump, cut and bundle to learn recycling | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Students at Webster Central School District’s Plank Road North Elementary School are thirsty to create usable products from waste in the school’s cafeteria. (Oct 31,08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• 10 ways global warming could make us sicker | Scientists the world over have observed climate changes that are impacting individuals’ health and have also created models to predict where we might be headed. Among the potential problems in the United States attributable to climate change: (Oct 28, 08) Buffalo News
• ATTORNEY GENERAL CUOMO, JOINED BY VICE PRESIDENT GORE, ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH MAJOR ENERGY COMPANY, DYNEGY INC. Second Major Agreement in Cuomo Initiative Requires Dynegy to Detail Financial Liabilities Related to Climate Change NEW YORK, N.Y. (October 23, 2008) – Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo, joined by Vice President Al Gore, today announced an agreement that requires a national energy company, Dynegy Inc. (“Dynegy”), to disclose timely and relevant information to investors about climate change risks. (Oct. 23, 08) HOME - OFFICE OF THE NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ANDREW M. CUOMO
• MACALUSO: Urban sprawl and childhood obesity - News Blog - Rochester City Newspaper Urban sprawl has typically been discussed in terms of its environmental and economic costs. But Dr. Richard Jackson has been studying its impact on our physical and mental health for nearly three decades. (Oct 28, 08) Rochester City Newspaper
• High-dose vaccine improves elder immunity - UPI.com ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 28 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers report a high-dose influenza vaccine increased immune responses in older adults. Older adults -- who account for about 90 percent of the annual influenza-associated respiratory and circulatory related deaths -- are not only more susceptible to infections, but also less responsive to vaccination. Latest Headlines, Top News, Entertainment, Health, Science and Sports News - UPI
• RG&E ponders bigger High Falls hydro project | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Rochester Gas and Electric Corp., which last year announced expansions at two hydroelectric plants, said it has not yet decided if it will go ahead with the major part of the work. (Oct 27, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• Heart Disease, Cancer, Top Killers in Finger Lakes - ROCHESTER, NY (2008-10-24) Health insurer Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield has released a report analyzing the top causes of death in upstate New York. The federal and state data from 2003 to 2005 shows that heart disease is the number one killer in the Finger Lakes, with cancer coming in at number two. (Oct 24, 08) WXXI NewsRoom
• The Great Lakes: Obama, McCain differ on financial support for cleanup efforts  - Beset by city sewage, pollutants and invasive species that may threaten irreversible damage, the Great Lakes need a bailout of their own from the nation's next president, environmental advocates say. (Oct 24, 08) WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL
• EPA $303,000 GRANT PROGRAM SET TO RENEW ROCHESTER’S ENVIRONMENT In an effort to reduce health and environmental risks caused primarily by toxic air emissions and lead poisoning in the metropolitan Rochester area, the Center for Environmental Information (CEI) will kick-off Rochester’s Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) program February 2, at 10:00 a.m. at the Edgerton Recreational Center. CARE is a new program supported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). - CEI: Center for Environmental Information
• The Spectrum Online: Local democrats go green The UB Environmental Network (EN) hosted a public forum for local candidates to discuss their environmental platforms Thursday night at the Allen Hall Theater on South Campus. (Oct 24, 08) The Spectrum Online
• Unity Health Systems Goes Green - 13WHAM.com (Rochester, N.Y.) -- Unity Health System held a "Going Green Expo" showcasing some of the changes the organization has made over the past two years concentrating on its recycling program and reducing energy costs. (Oct 22, 08) - 13WHAM.com
• Sustainable urbanism series begins in Rochester | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The Rochester Regional Community Design Center has announced the program for its fourth annual Reshaping Rochester lecture series, which begins today. (Oct 22, 08)  democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• Risk of Disease Rises With Water Temperatures - washingtonpost.com When a 1991 cholera outbreak that killed thousands in Peru was traced to plankton blooms fueled by warmer-than-usual coastal waters, linking disease outbreaks to epidemics was a new idea. Now, scientists say, it is a near-certainty that global warming will drive significant increases in waterborne diseases around the world.  (Oct 20, 08) washingtonpost.com - nation, world, technology and Washington area news and headlines
• 90 acres at the south end of Seneca Lake is designated to protect birds, promote habitat ALBANY - The Department of Environmental Conservation's Catherine Creek Wildlife Management Area is the newest addition to New York State's Bird Conservation Area program, Commissioner Pete Grannis announced Tuesday. The designation includes 890 acres of marshlands at the southern end of Seneca Lake and will help protect the habitat and diverse population of waterfowl, shorebirds, and other bird species that use this area. (Oct. 22, 08) New York State News on the Net!
• Nine Mile Point application for new reactor available on NRC website - OSWEGO - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has made available to the public the combined license application for a new reactor at the Nine Mile Point site near Oswego, N.Y. The applicant, UniStar, submitted the application and associated information Sept. 30. The application, minus proprietary or security-related details, is available on the NRC Web site at: www.nrc.gov/reactors/new-reactors/col/nine-mile-point.html . (Oct. 22, 08) New York State News on the Net!
• The Associated Press: Billions of fish, fish eggs die in power plants BUCHANAN, N.Y. (AP) — For a newly hatched striped bass in the Hudson River, a clutch of trout eggs in Lake Michigan or a baby salmon in San Francisco Bay, drifting a little too close to a power plant can mean a quick and turbulent death. (Oct 19, 08) The Associated Press
• More People Riding the Bus in Rochester In the 7 weeks since bus fares dropped to $1.00, the number of people riding buses in the Rochester-area has increased dramatically, according to county and transit officials. (Oct 20, 08) RochesterHomePage.net
• 10/20/2008: Five New York Postal Service Facilities Join EPA’s Performance Track Program (New York, N.Y.) With the goal of going above and beyond their legal environmental requirements, five U.S. Postal Service facilities in New York have joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Environmental Performance Track program. The facilities include processing and distribution centers in Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Rochester and Utica. (Oct 21, 08) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Rochester-area turf war: Year-round play vs. safety | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle (Oct 19, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• $4 MILLION LEAD HAZARD CONTROL GRANT AWARDED TO THE CITY The U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development yesterday awarded the City a grant for nearly $4 million for its lead hazard control program. The goal of the City’s lead hazard control program is to prevent children from becoming lead-poisoned by addressing the sources of lead in and around their homes. Lead is a known toxin that poses a threat to health. (Oct 16, 08) Welcome to the City of Rochester
• Three Rochester-area schools included in Green Report Card | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Most colleges and universities already have their own school colors, but many are going green, according to a new report on environmentally friendly practices on campus. (Oct 20, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• Consumer's ability to generate energy expanded - ALBANY – The New York State Public Service Commission has changed its landmark Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) program to provide an additional $42.6 million in grants to assist residential and commercial consumers throughout New York State to install solar panels and other types of electricity-producing equipment. (Oct 20, 08) New York State News on the Net!
• Canandaigua lakefront project nears approval - Rochester, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — The controversial Residences at West Lake Marine Club development is nearing the final stage of an environmental review that began nearly three years ago. (Oct 17, 08) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
• Plan in works to cool buildings with Lake Ontario water - NewsChannel 9 WSYR Syracuse, New York (WSYR-TV) - If they can pull it off, supporters say it will be one of the greenest projects we've seen. Researchers from SUNY ESF are in the early stages of a project to pipe the waters of Lake Ontario to cool buildings around central New York.  (Oct 17, 08) - NewsChannel 9 WSYR
• Monroe County optimistic about flu vaccine - Rochester, NY - MPNnow Greece, N.Y. — Though there have been some problems in recent years with the flu vaccine supply, that should not be an issue this year, according to the Monroe County Department of Public Health. (Oct 17, 08) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
• State to regulate bug bombs - ALBANY - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis Friday announced that the state will be taking action to address the risks posed by total release foggers, also known as "bug bombs," in the wake of a new federal report detailing hazards and injuries related to the product. (Oct 18, 08) New York State News on the Net!
• STATE FINDS TUBERCULOSIS IN CAPTIVE FALLOW DEER Routine Testing Identifies TB in Columbia County Deer Herd, Testing Continues - The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today reported the finding of tuberculosis (TB) in a captive red and fallow deer herd in Columbia County. The finding of TB is the result of routine disease testing conducted by the Department. While commonly thought of as a lung disease, TB may affect nearly any organ in livestock. Animals infected with TB may at first look normal, but as the disease progresses, they may become thin and weak. (Oct 16, 08) New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets
• GOVERNOR PATERSON PLEDGES TO FIGHT CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING Through Governor Paterson's Leadership and Existing Programs, State Already Focused on Lead Crisis - State Efforts to End Lead Poisoning Will Be Increased -Governor David A. Paterson today pledged to intensify the State’s efforts to eradicate childhood lead poisoning through existing state programs and new initiatives, while also announcing that he has vetoed two bills, A-6399-C and S.6852-B. The pledge is part of Governor Paterson’s goal to aggressively address the problem, and includes a commitment to strengthen existing programs. While commending the laudable goals of A-6399-C, Governor Paterson cited the duplicative nature and financial burden of the bill as reasons for its veto. (Oct 16, 08) www.ny.gov/governor
• Lead poisoning opponents mark progress | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Officials working to stop Rochester children from getting poisoned by old lead paint celebrated two victories Thursday, even as New York's governor vetoed stricter legislation to prevent lead-poisoning in many communities. (Oct 16, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• Rochester flu study seeks families It's flu shot time again and this year you could actually be a part of creating a new vaccine. "We would learn something about the way the immune system handles the flu that would give us some clues to develop a new vaccine," says Dr. John Treanor, the Chief of Infectious Diseases at the University of Rochester Medical Center. (Oct. 16, 08) RochesterHomePage.net

• Residents at Odds Over Wind Turbines - 13WHAM.com (Cohocton, N.Y.) A group of Cohocton residents opposed to the $230-million wind turbine project, say they will appeal to a higher court. A Steuben County supreme court judge dismissed three of their lawsuits last week. (Oct. 15, 08) Local News - 13WHAM.com
• ‘Green Team’ formed in Victor - Rochester, NY - MPNnow A new group of ecologically minded residents will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday night at the temporary Town Hall to talk about what the town and village can do to be more environmentally friendly. (Oct 15, 08) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
• Protecting Bristol's Views - Rochester, NY - MPNnow South Bristol’s wooded hillsides — especially striking this time of year — draw people to visit or to live here. They never tire of painting, photographing or videotaping its vineyards, woods and views of Canandaigua Lake. Now, as development marches south from Canandaigua, residents are debating how best to protect South Bristol’s scenery. Should the town adopt a new zoning law to discourage development in the higher elevations? Or, should it buy up conservation easements from willing sellers? (Oct 15, 08) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
• toledoblade.com -- Warming likely to affect fishing, shipping industries Walleye and yellow perch - the backbone of the Great Lakes region's multibillion dollar recreation and tourism industry - will likely be harder to catch as the lakes warm. (Oct 13, 08) toledoblade.com --
• Review panel criticizes Great Lakes health study - The Kalamazoo Gazette Online - Michigan Newspaper - MLive.com Review panel criticizes Great Lakes health study TRAVERSE CITY -- Substandard science has crippled a federal agency's seven-year effort to document possible links between industrial pollution and health problems in the Great Lakes region, an independent review panel said Friday. The Institute of Medicine said drafts of a report still under development by the federal Centers for Disease Control were deeply flawed. Shortcomings included use of questionable data and conclusions that were overstated or not backed by sufficient evidence, the institute said. (Oct 14, 08) Michigan News, Sports, Business, Entertainment - MLive.com - Everything Michigan
• Victory for the Great Lakes: Reauthorized Great Lakes Legacy Act Passed Into Law! On October 8, 2008, the President signed legislation to reauthorize the Great Lakes Legacy Act, following passage by the U.S. Congress. This critical legislation ensured that the program to provide funding to clean up the most toxic hot spots within the Great Lakes did not expire, reauthorizing the program for another two years. -- 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
• Broome County tests 100 percent electric car - BINGHAMTON – Broome County officials are exploring the use of zero emission, 100 percent electric cars. (Oct 14, 08) New York State News on the Net!
• State budget cuts threaten Erie County recycling program | A countywide green initiative could fall to red ink. Funding for the job of Erie County Recycling Coordinator — the chief person responsible for boosting the anemic recycling rate — is being clouded by the state fiscal crunch, officials say. (Oct 10, 08) Buffalo News
• Recycle electronics at Pittsford highway garage | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Computer and electronics can be recycled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 25 at the town’s highway garage, 60 Golf Ave. (Oct 12, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• RIT Approved for Sustainability PhD - "A lot of people say, lets save the environment! Well, how exactly are you going to do this? And, what are the kinds of skills you're going to need?" Dr. Ryne Raffaelle, academic director for RIT’s Golisano Institute for Sustainability, asked. Students in the state’s first doctoral program in sustainability at RIT, plan to find answers. (Oct 9, 08) R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens
• University of Michigan researchers find way to help trace origins of mercury pollution - Ann Arbor News - The Ann Arbor News Online - Michigan Newspaper - MLive.com University of Michigan researchers have figured out a way to help trace the origins of environmental mercury. Using molecular "fingerprints," they've found they can potentially identify the sources of mercury pollution in the environment. If policy makers know where the pollution comes from, they might be better able to figure out how to regulate it. (Oct 10, 08) Michigan News, Sports, Business, Entertainment - MLive.com - Everything Michigan
• globeandmail.com: Oil sands will pollute Great Lakes, report warns Massive refinery expansions for processing crude threaten to wipe out clean-up progress around world's largest body of fresh water - The environmental impacts of Alberta's oil sands will not be restricted to Western Canada, researchers say, but will extend thousands of kilometres away to the Great Lakes, threatening water and air quality around the world's largest body of fresh water. In a new report, the University of Toronto's Munk Centre says the massive refinery expansions needed to process tar sands crude, and the new pipeline networks for transporting the fuel, amount to a "pollution delivery system" connecting Alberta to the Great Lakes region of Canada and the U.S. (Oct. 8, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• HOME DESIGN '08: Eco-friendly building - Guides - Rochester City Newspaper Something old, something new, something green - Al Gore has made believers out of us. The price of oil has made the cost of all petroleum-based products - even beyond the pump - explode. The mortgage situation is in shambles. Many of us are beyond freaked, standing in the shadow of the stacked ecologic, energetic, and economic crises. So what now? There's an increasing hum around the essential buzzwords: local, sustainable, salvage, green. It has become clear that acting on these magic words could be our ticket to salvation. (Oct 9, 08)
• FREE FLU SHOTS AT THE ROCHESTER PUBLIC MARKET The Monroe County Department of Public Health Immunization Program will offer free flu shot clinics, 9 a.m. -- 1 p.m., Thurs., Oct. 30 and Thurs., Nov. 20 at the Rochester Public Market Office, 280 N. Union St. Individuals should supply their insurance card. Those not insured may request free service. Flu shots will be offered on a first come-first serve basis. Those who are most vulnerable during the flu season are encouraged to participate. Please call the Rochester Public Market Office, 428-6907 for more information. (Oct 10, 08) Welcome to the City of Rochester
• ENERGY: Nuclear power play - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper It's been more than 20 years since a new nuclear reactor came online in New York. That could soon change. Unistar, a partnership between Constellation Energy and the French company AREVA, is proposing a new reactor at Nine Mile Point just outside of Oswego. The plant would produce 1,600 megawatts, reports the Syracuse Post-Standard - a single megawatt can power up to 1,000 homes. Unistar told the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that it plans to apply for the expansion this year, says the Post-Standard. The licensing process is expected to take up to four years.(Oct 8, 08) Rochester City Newspaper
• TRANSPORTATION: The bus boom - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper Bus ridership is up in the Rochester area and more than just soaring gas prices are the cause, says Mark Aesch, CEO of the Rochester Genesee Region Transportation Authority. (Oct 8, 08) Rochester City Newspaper
• Tonawanda News - RECYCLING: Niagara County embracing innovation Refuse Disposal District Director Richard Pope saw one of the first ever drug-burns in Rochester a couple of months ago and wasted no time brining the program here. Some residents there, he said, redeemed prescriptions filled as long ago as 1951. (Oct 9, 08)
• Greece, Monroe sponsor hazardous waste collection | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The Town of Greece and Monroe County’s Department of Environmental Services are holding an appointment-only household hazardous waste collection from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the town Department of Public Works, 647 Long Pond Road. (Oct 9, 08) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• Lakes Conference Talks Protection - Protecting Lake Ontario and all the Great Lakes needs to continue. That's what advocacy groups are saying.  (Oct 4, 08) R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens
• www.News10NBC.com - Citizens Bank goes green Citizens Bank is paying its customers to go-green. (Oct 7, 08) www.News10NBC.com - Rochester, NY News, Weather, Sports, Health, Investigative, Entertainment
• Studies Lift Hopes for Great Lakes Wind Turbine Farms - washingtonpost.com CHICAGO -- Picture 100,000 wind turbines rising from the Great Lakes off Michigan's shores, casting spinning shadows on the water and producing electricity for the entire Upper Midwest. This surreal image is conjured by a study released last Tuesday by the Michigan State University Land Policy Institute. It analyzed wind potential in the Great Lakes and found that 100,000 turbines off Michigan's coasts could produce 321,000 megawatts of energy. (Oct 7, 08) washingtonpost.com - nation, world, technology and Washington area news and headlines
• New York releases plan to assess impact of gas drilling | theithacajournal.com | The Ithaca Journal The state Department of Environmental Conservation has released its proposed plan to review the environmental impact of natural gas drilling in the Southern Tier. (Oct 8, 08) theithacajournal.com | The Ithaca Journal | Ithaca news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Ithaca, NY
• DEC launches new "Environmental Leaders" Initiative for businesses and organizations - ALBANY – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis Tuesday announced an initiative that will help and encourage businesses to excel when it comes to environmental standards and practices. The "New York Environmental Leaders" (NYEL) program will assist businesses and organizations in developing and implementing new operating practices and will recognize their successes. Enrollment in this voluntary program is open until Oct. 31. (Oct. 8, 08) New York State News on the Net!
• New York State in Top 10 for Improved Energy Efficiency - 13WHAM.com WASHINGTON (AP) - An advocacy group ranks California, Connecticut and Oregon at the top of a list of states improving energy efficiency to respond to high prices, energy security and global warming. (Oct. 6, 08) Local News - 13WHAM.com
• Area student to study polar bear migration - Rochester, NY - MPNnow For the first time, Monroe County’s Seneca Park Zoo is sending a student ambassador to Polar Bear International’s leadership camp in the Arctic. (Cot. 7, 08) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
• JS Online: Chicago’s electric carp barrier hits a snag Safety of electrified water for barge operators questioned - It’s supposed to be the last chance to keep the Great Lakes from turning into the Great Carp Ponds, but the federal government’s new electric fish barrier in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal is not doing the job. (Oct. 5, 08) JSOnline.com, Web site of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
• Webster takes aim at deer growth | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle WEBSTER — Most weeks, the town highway department only has to make a trip to the rendering plant, dead deer in tow, every other day. But when fall comes, the death toll climbs and so do the trips. (Oct. 7, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• MPNnow Lake watchdogs see troubled waters ahead RSS Idyllic Canandaigua Lake, with its clear water and stunning vistas, is a magnet for boaters of all sorts. But is it getting just a little too popular? According to a report on lake boating habits, the answer is yes. (Oct 6, 08) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
• It’s not easy to be green — especially in Buffalo Local environmentalists say city has a long way to go - Niagara Falls Mayor Paul A. Dyster views his city’s future through green-tinted glasses. During his first year on the job, Dyster pushed programs to conserve energy, in both city government and the private sector. He’s also taken steps to start rebuilding Niagara Falls’ industrial base around renewable energy, starting with a 500-job factory that will produce silicon for solar panels. (Oct 5, 08) Buffalo News
• Port of Rochester meeting stresses need to protect Great Lakes | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle While there have been improvements in protecting the Great Lakes, a more strident effort in the state Legislature and federal government is needed, say advocates focused on preserving the waterways. They came together for the third annual Great Lakes Conference, held Saturday at the Port of Rochester. (Oct 5, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• GoErie.com: Tires-to-energy plant offers new emission plan Erie Renewable Energy on Thursday submitted to the state a new smokestack-emission dispersal model for its proposed eastside power plant -- a necessary step to win an air-quality permit. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection said it needed the model to continue processing the company's permit application. (Oct 3, 08) GoErie.com
• DEC partners with Adirondack Park invasive plant program - ALBANY – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Wednesday announced the signing of a five-year contract with the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program, an award-winning program focused on detecting and eradicating invasive species such as garlic mustard, Japanese knotweed and purple loosestrife in the Adirondack Park. (Oct 5, 08) New York State News on the Net!
• Rabies clinic at West Webster Fire Station | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle A free rabies clinic will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at the West Webster Fire Station, 1051 Gravel Road.(Oct. 4, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• Alternative fuel is picking up steam | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle A fuel-cell powered General Motors SUV sat by a Honda Civic that runs on compressed natural gas. Nearby was a hydrogen hybrid Ford Escape and a Chevy Impala that fills up on a mix of 85 percent ethanol/15 percent gas .(Oct. 4, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• President Bush Signs Great Lakes Compact - WASHINGTON, D.C. – The future of the Great Lakes is secure, with foresighted plans now locked in place to safeguard their waters and health for generations to come. President George Bush today signed the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact, endorsing sweeping protections for the Great Lakes that culminate a decade’s-worth of work by conservationists, government agencies, businesses, the public, as well as countless local, state and federal leaders. (Oct 3, 08) Alliance for the Great Lakes
• Great Lakes Restoration Conference this weekend - Rochester, NY - MPNnow Leading Great Lakes advocates will meet Saturday to discuss priorities and present awards for media excellence and citizen action. The event, the third annual New York Healing Our Waters Coalition Conference, will run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Port of Rochester. It will focus on “New York’s Great Lakes Communities: Leadership and Action for Healthy Lakes and Healthy Lives.” ( Oct. 3, 2008) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
• MPNnow State GOP makes green strides New York Senate Republicans turned nearly as green as Democrats this year in passing measures ranging from brownfields cleanup reform to new tax credits for solar power in New York City, according to a report Wednesday from environmentalists. ( Oct. 3, 2008) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
• PARKS: Cyclists want access to county parks - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper At Victor's Dryer Road Park, mountain bikers maneuver their way through rugged, twisty trails designed specifically for them. It's the closest public park to Rochester where mountain biking is legal, and it's become a destination for the sport's local enthusiasts. While Monroe County has an extensive park system, bicycles are prohibited on the trails. (October 1, 2008) News & Opinion - Rochester City Newspaper
• Senate GOP Improves Environmental Voting Record  - ALBANY, NEW YORK (2008-10-01) A leading environmental group has published it's annual guide of the voting records of state lawmakers on environmental bills. It found that Republicans in the State Senate, who are struggling to hold the majority in that house, supported more green initiatives than in previous years. (Oct. 3, 08) wxxi NewsRoom
• Bike club honors Rochester/Monroe County | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle We locals have long known that the Rochester region is one terrific place to pedal a bicycle. Now the nation knows, too. (Oct. 1, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• Brooks Launches “Refill Not Landfill” Campaign To Protect Environment County Executive Maggie Brooks launched the Refill Not Landfill campaign, the latest initiative in Monroe County’s efforts to protect the environment. The nationally recognized campaign encourages all County residents to use refillable containers along with household tap water instead of consuming disposable water bottles in an effort to reduce landfill waste. --from MyMonroe. Opening Up Government. | Monroe County, NY
• Effort to Reduce Water Bottle Waste A new campaign asks you to think twice the next time you reach for a bottle of water. Monroe County launched the "Refill Not Landfill" campaign. (September 30, 08) R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens
• Great Lakes ships can keep washing residue overboard Tougher environmental rules may be on the way, though - Great Lakes freight haulers will continue sweeping residues of iron ore, coal, limestone and other cargo overboard under a new federal policy that rejects environmentalists’ pleas to end the practice. (Sept 30, 08) greenbaypressgazette.com Latest News
• Cameco resumes production after 14-month shutdown - Cameco Corp. said yesterday it has resumed production of uranium hexafluoride at its conversion facility in Port Hope.  The company spent more than $50 million to investigate the possibility that uranium, arsenic and fluorides may have seeped into Lake Ontario, rehabilitate the plant and install a system of wells that collect impacted groundwater. (Oct 1, 08) Peterborough Examiner - Ontario, CA
• Starting Next Week: The Low Carbon Diet Challenge Many Brighton residents are going on a diet! The Low Carbon Diet Challenge is all about saving money, energy and the planet. The series of three workshops will be held in ten different locations across the greater Rochester area. Program participants will be challenged to change some habits that they probably never think about. (Oct. 02, 08) - Color Brighton Green
• State environmental group grades New York lawmakers | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle ALBANY — A leading environmental group Wednesday credited the Legislature for approving measures to cap carbon emissions and encouraging solar power, but blamed lawmakers for blocking congestion pricing in Manhattan and nixing deposits on water and juice containers. (October 02, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• Monroe County says flu shots should work better this season | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle After a particularly rough flu season last winter, Monroe County health officials expect no shortages of shots and far more effective vaccinations this year. (Oct 2, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York

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