September 2008 News

• www.News10NBC.com - New food labels If you're headed to the grocery store, get ready to see something new. Some food labels will include more than just nutritional information. Now, you'll know exactly where it comes from. (Sept 10, 08) www.News10NBC.com - Rochester, NY News, Weather, Sports, Health, Investigative, Entertainment
• This diet won’t make you thin, but it’ll help the earth - Rochester, NY - MPNnow It’s a low-carb diet that has nothing to do with carbohydrates. Rather, this carb is carbon — a buzzword of sorts in the growing push to go green. Simply put, the low-carbon diet program, based on a book called “Low Carbon Diet” by David Gershon, shows people how to be nicer to Mother nature. (Sept 30, 08) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
• Governor hails nation’s first global warming car and trade auction a success ALBANY - Governor David Paterson Monday heralded the first auction for the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) as a success, setting an example for other states and the nation to follow. Governor Paterson opened the nation’s first-ever auction of carbon dioxide allowances when he and New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine rang the ceremonial bell at the New York Mercantile Exchange in Manhattan, launching the nation’s most serious initiative yet to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. All of the 12.6 million allowances offered on September 25th were sold at a clearing price of $3.07 per allowance, generating nearly $40 million of funding for investment in energy efficiency, clean and renewable energy technologies and strategies that reduce carbon dioxide. (Sept 30, 08) New York State News on the Net!
• Farmington wastewater facility expands | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The 30-foot high "bio-tower" being completed at Farmington's wastewater treatment facility is the most visible sign of the doubling of this complex's capacity over the past five years. But the effect of this expansion and upgrade goes well beyond the site. (Sept 29, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• Grow Monroe program promotes locally grown produce | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Buy a locally grown tomato, preserve your nearby bucolic landscape. The connection between locally grown produce and local quality of life will be easier to make after today, when Monroe County officials and farmers launch their "Grow Monroe" program. The marketing effort will help consumers identify food in farm markets — and eventually supermarkets — that's grown in their own backyard. (Sept 29, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• Urban gardeners add color to drab streets | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Dazzling garden stops traffic (Sept 28, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• Italy zoning changes pave way for wind energy | PENN YAN — The Yates County Planning Board approved proposed incentive zoning amendments to the Town of Italy’s comprehensive plan that would make way for wind energy development. Incentive zoning refers to designated areas in the town where wind turbines would be allowed and developers eligible for financial incentives. (Sept 26, 2008) Finger Lakes Times Online
• Pharmaceutical waste collection - News- msnbc.com Monroe County's Department of Environmental Services, the Monroe County Sheriff's Department, New York State Police and Wegmans have partnered to hold a pharmaceutical waste collection. A collection will be held at the Monroe County Rochester Operations Center at 444 East Henrietta Road on Thursday, October 2, 2008 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Sept 27, 08) MSNBC - WHEC-TV
• PREPARING FOR EMERGENCIES PROGRAM AT THE HIGHLAND BRANCH LIBRARY Rochester, NY, September 25, 2008-- The Highland Branch Library of the Rochester Public Library is hosting a presentation by the American Red Cross, Greater Rochester Chapter, on Saturday, November 8th, 1:00-2:30 pm. The program will be held at the Highland Branch Library located at 971 South Avenue. This program is on disaster readiness, entitled “Preparing for Emergencies.” It will cover making a kit of supplies for family members; developing a plan for communication and evacuation, and learning about the most likely types of disasters and emergencies that might occur in our area. It will also cover information about dealing with some specific medical emergencies. This program is free and open to the public. We request that you call the Highland Branch at: 428-8224 to reserve a place, and so we know how many to expect. The Highland Branch Library is handicapped accessible. Accommodations may be provided for disabled program participants and must be made at least 10 business days before the program. To make a request please contact Deborah Nevin, Program Coordinator, at 428-8304. -Welcome to the City of Rochester
• New era to combat climate change announced - NEW YORK - Governor David Paterson Thursday opened the nation’s first-ever auction of carbon dioxide allowances when he rang the ceremonial bell at the New York Mercantile Exchange in Manhattan, and by doing so launched the nation’s most serious initiative yet to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. New York and nine other Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states have come together to launch the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a mandatory program that covers more than 200 fossil fuel power plants, requiring the owners of those plants pay for the carbon dioxide they emit into the air. (Sept 25, 08) New York State News on the Net!
• DEC grants available for eradication of invasive species - ALBANY – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis Thursday announced that grant applications are now being accepted for projects proposing to eradicate terrestrial invasive species. Terrestrial invasive species is defined as a plant or animal that lives or grows predominately on land. Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2008 (Sept 25, 08) New York State News on the Net!
• Group Calls on Schools to Go Pesticide-Free - The group Rochesterians Against the Misuse of Pesticides -- or RAMP -- is calling on schools to "go green" when it comes to pest control. They're also renewing their call that synthetic turf poses a health threat. (Sept 25, 08) WXXI NewsRoom
• Rochester City & Monroe County, N.Y. Win "Honorable Mention" Bicycle Friendly Community Designation - Boulder Goes Platinum; 10 New Communities Earn Designation Biggest Round of Applications Since Program's Inception Ten new communities were honored with the League of American Bicyclists prestigious Bicycle Friendly Community designation. This was the program’s biggest application cycle to date—51 communities applied for the designation. There are one gold, one silver and eight bronze communities awarded, and 19 communities renewed their designations. Boulder, Colo., a renewing community, was promoted to Platinum, joining Portland, Ore. and Davis, Calif. as the only cities in the U.S. to have earned this top designation. --from League of American Bicyclists
• globeandmail.com: Watershed deal aimed at protecting Great Lakes Compact largely bans massive transfers |The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday approved a historic compact that largely bans major diversions from the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River, protecting the world's largest body of fresh water from massive transfers. The measure had already been passed by Ontario, Quebec, and the eight states along the water system, and goes into effect on Dec. 8. (Sept 24, 08) globeandmail.com: Canada's National Newspaper
• Tour Spotlights Rochester's Green Products - The world is learning more about just how earth-friendly some of Rochester's companies are becoming. Representatives from around the world joined the U.S. commerce secretary Tuesday to get a demonstration of green products. (Sept 3, 08) R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens
• Online flu shot locator available - Rochester, NY - MPNnow  | The American Lung Association of New York today unveiled a searchable, online resource for finding flu clinics across New York state. The online directory of public influenza vaccination clinics, available at www.flucliniclocator.org , makes finding a flu clinic easy and convenient. (Sept 25, 08) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
• Bill to fight lead poisoning in jeopardy amid state budget crisis | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle ALBANY — A bill to fight lead-paint poisoning in Rochester and other cities that passed the Legislature last month after years of failed attempts could be vetoed because of the state's fiscal problems, one of the bill's sponsors said Tuesday. (Sept 24, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• House OKs Great Lakes compact |  Bush to sign measure against water diversion | Congress has made the Great Lakes compact official .| The U.S. House of Representatives approved the eight-state agreement, which protects the lakes from diversion, by a vote of 390-25 shortly after noon Tuesday. President George W. Bush has said he will sign it into law. (Sept 24, 08) Freep.com | Detroit Free Press | Detroit news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Detroit, Michigan
• A US Commerce Official Visits Rochester to Promote Sustainable Manufacturing HENRIETTA, NY (2008-09-23) A US Commerce official was in Rochester Tuesday to help advance the concept of sustainable manufacturing. (Sept 23, 08) WXXI Public Broadcasting Council
• Go Green: Join the "Low Carbon Diet Program" Today!  "This fall, Rochester residents will gather to take action against climate change. The City is sponsoring the “Low Carbon Diet Challenge” to help program participants save money, energy and the planet! In this first-of-its-kind set of events throughout greater Rochester, citizens will move from conversation about climate change to taking action. Click here (http://rochesterlowcarbondiet.com) to learn more and be part of a community effort that can really make a difference.  -- Welcome to the City of Rochester
• Fisher Goes Green "Welcome to Fisher Goes Green, THE place to find out more about the environment, and what St. John Fisher College is doing to keep our campus – and our planet – clean, safe, and healthy. This site is maintained by the Recycling Committee, but we are about more than just recycling. Our group is committed to doing everything we can to keep Fisher beautiful, and to get the Fisher Community involved as well. Monroe County law requires that everyone recycle certain materials, but we consider it a privilege to be involved in work that will keep our campus and the surrounding community a healthy place to learn, live, and work for generations to come." -from St. John Fisher College • 3690 East Avenue, Rochester, New York 14618 • 585.385.8000
• WhatTheyThink - Printing Industry News - Xerox Gives Customers More "Green" Printing Choices ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 22, 2008 - Xerox (Stock Price Web Site Executives Related Articles Google) Corporation is making it simpler for customers to print more responsibly. The company has unveiled a comprehensive program of papers, resources and Web tools to help customers identify the right paper, the right supplies and the right way to print with the environment in mind. (Sept 23, 08) WhatTheyThink - Printing Industry News, Commentary & Analysis
• Lake is not great | Toronto & GTA | Toronto Sun  | Shoreline cleanup needs help | Police divers put on wet suits and dove deep into Lake Ontario yesterday to recover submerged litter in a bid to help ensure it truly deserves to be called a Great Lake. "I found a toilet, kitchen sink, fire extinguisher, scooter, pop cans ... garbage and lots of it," said Const. Steven Balice, who was at the foot of Bathurst St., near the National Yacht Club yesterday. (Sept 19, 08) Toronto Sun
• DEC opens new areas to bear hunting in Central and Western New York - ALBANY – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis has announced that the state has adopted regulations that open new areas to black bear hunting this fall. The new regulations expand bear hunting to 13 additional Wildlife Management Units, which include parts of Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Erie, Wyoming, Genesee, Monroe, Livingston, Wayne, Ontario, Seneca, Yates, Steuben, Schuyler, Tompkins, Tioga, Cortland, Broome, Chenango, Madison, Onondaga, Oneida, and Otsego counties. (Sept 22, 08) New York State News on the Net!
• Even waste oil is hard to come by - Rochester, NY - MPNnow The town’s plan to save money with a used oil furnace has fallen flat because even used oil is in high demand these days. (Sept 19, 08) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
• CITY OFFERS FREE GARDENING OPPORTUNITIES Rochester-area residents are invited to adopt a garden, plant flowers or bulbs in city parks and neighborhoods, visit an urban farm or attend a garden workshop. All upcoming gardening events are a part of the City’s Flower City Looking Good Program and are FREE. Only the Rochester Blossoms! planting event requires preregistration. (Sept 16, 08) Welcome to the City of Rochester
• Irondequoit Bay and other area shorelines receive cleanup | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle IRONDEQUOIT — Two hours into a cleanup of the Irondequoit Bay shoreline on Saturday, Greg Garland surveyed one portion of the gathered garbage. (Sept 21, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• New York State DOT breaks new ground on environment ALBANY – New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Astrid Glynn Tuesday announced a first-in-the-nation initiative that will encourage the designers of department projects to minimize impacts to the environment and promote sustainability in public transportation design. (Sept. 11, 08) New York State News on the Net!
• Local support strong for lead-poisoning bill - Utica, NY 13501 - The Observer-Dispatch Local officials say they hope Gov. David Paterson will pass legislation that would develop a more proactive program to prevent lead poisoning before children get sick. Paterson’s signature still needed  (Sept 10, 08) Home - Utica, NY 13501 - The Observer-Dispatch
• New law safeguards ancient trees -- Page 1 -- Times Union - Albany NY Loggers will not be allowed to cut old-growth forest on about 900,000 acres of state land  ALBANY -- Ancient trees on state-owned land no longer will fall to the logger's saw. A new law signed last week by Gov. David Paterson will protect "old-growth" forest on about 900,000 acres of state land outside of current "forever wild" State Forest Preserve protection. (Sept 12, 08) Albany NY News - Times Union - Serving Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady, Troy
• Great Lakes group wants pledge from Obama, McCain - National, Michigan State & Local Elections 2008 News & Polls - MLive.com MILWAUKEE — An environmental coalition pressed the presidential candidates to step up their support for Great Lakes restoration on Thursday, saying their earlier commitments weren't strong enough to guarantee compliance once the election ends. (Sept 12, 08) Michigan News, Sports, Business, Entertainment - MLive.com - Everything Michigan
• Color Brighton Green is taking steps to reduce carbon footprints | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle BRIGHTON — Some say the size of an average American's carbon footprint could rival Bigfoot's. That's why Brighton resident Jennifer Ahrens and other local conservationists hope Rochester residents will join them in a "carbon diet challenge" — a plan to decrease the amount of greenhouse gases a person emits into the environment when burning fossil fuels for electricity, heating, transportation and other daily activities. (Sept 15, 08)  democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• Creativity Helps Rochester’s Transit System Turn a Profit - NYTimes.com At a time when public transportation systems around the country are struggling with soaring fuel costs and pinched budgets, the bus system in Rochester has done something that few others would contemplate: This month, it lowered its single-ride fare. (Sept 14, 08) The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia
• Not in my valley, say Italy residents - Rochester, NY - MPNnow Nearly 70 concerned residents and neighbors spoke out about potential rezoning for wind turbines in the Italy Valley at a public hearing Saturday. The discussion continued a forum that began at a meeting last week in which emotional residents protested the proposed changes, which would allow developer Ecogen LLC to move forward with plans for wind turbines in two areas in the southern portion of the town. (Sept 10, 08) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
• Irondequoit residents can get help going green | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle A free “green” workshop, with tips on energy-efficient home improvement projects, will be offered from 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 25 at Home Depot, 1111 E. Ridge Road in Irondequoit. (Sept 14, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• Two more West Nile mosquitoes on Long Island - HAUPPAUGE - The New York State Department of Health has notified Suffolk County that two additional mosquito samples collected on September 3 and 4, from Babylon and Brookhaven have tested positive for West Nile virus. (Sept 13&14) New York State News on the Net!
• Italy Debates Windfarm Development - Windfarms continue to be hot topic of debate. In the town of Italy, Yates County, the town board spent hours listening to its residents speak out on windfarms. (Sept 13, 08) R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens
• Carbon Diet Promotes Good Habits - The Sierra Club and residents in several local communities are urging people to go on a diet. A low carbon diet. (Sept 12, 08) R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens
• STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR DAVID A. PATERSON REGARDING IBERDROLA I commend the thoughtful and diligent work of the Public Service Commission to put forth a fair set of conditions that meet the needs of Iberdrola while protecting its customers. I look forward to working together with Iberdrola in the coming months and years to develop renewable energy sources in New York State.” (Sept 10, 08) www.ny.gov/governor
• The Columbus Dispatch : Growing list of fish threatened in Ohio, across nation Pollution, habitat loss put 39 species in Great Lakes region at risk - The number of fish species threatened by pollution, invasive species and loss of habitat in Ohio and across North America is growing, according to a new report. This week, the U.S. Geological Survey and American Fisheries Society listed 700 fish species in the United States, Canada and Mexico as vulnerable, threatened or endangered. The list includes 61 species considered extinct. (Sept 12, 08) The Columbus Dispatch
• COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCES WEBSITE FOR COUNCIL ON FOOD POLICY New Website, www.nyscfp.org , Offers History and Vision of Council -New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced the creation of a website dedicated to the New York State Council on Food Policy (CFP). The new website, http://www.nyscfp.org , offers information about the history and the vision of the Council, as well as reports, publications and a directory of the Council’s members. New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
• Iberdrola accepts PSC terms for Energy East buyout | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Iberdrola has said it plans to invest $2 billion in wind power projects in the state, helping New York move toward its goal of having 25 percent of electricity generated by renewable sources by 2013. (Sept 10, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• County will dispose of unused medications - Rochester, NY - MPNnow Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks has announced that the county’s department of environmental services (DES), Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, New York State Police and Wegmans Food Markets are joining forces to offer a pair of pharmaceutical waste collection days in Rochester. (Sept 10. 2008) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
• Drop off hazaradous waste at Gates highway garage | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The town Highway Garage, 475 Trabold Road, is the collection site. Pick up is from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 20, and is by appointment only  (Sept 10, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• Clinton urges support for mass transit - WASHINGTON, DC - Testifying before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Senator Hillary Clinton Tuesday called on her colleagues to support legislation she has introduced to meet the nation’s growing demand for mass transit as high energy prices squeeze family budgets. The bill, the Saving Energy through Public Transportation Act of 2008, would authorize $1.7 billion over two years to support mass transit systems across the country and keep fares affordable. New York State News on the Net!
• Group calls for $100B to be spent on 'green' projects | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle ALBANY — Spending money on projects like weatherizing buildings, improving mass transit and making the electric-distribution system more efficient would not only improve the environment but also help pull New York and the rest of the country out of its economic slump, according to a report released Tuesday. (Sept 10, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• Report offers ways to make Brighton greener - Rochester, NY - MPNnow After the town of Brighton held a screening and discussion of “An Inconvenient Truth,” the Academy Award-winning documentary about Al Gore’s campaign on global warming, last year, Brighton Town Supervisor Sandra Frankel asked for volunteers to form the Green Brighton Task Force. (Sept 9, 08)  Rochester, NY - MPNnow
• Brighton district’s 'green' plan grows - Rochester, NY - MPNnow The Brighton High School Recycling Club had humble beginnings — a single garbage can with a sign on it. Two years later, though, the high school has embarked on a recycling project and the club’s members are helping with a district-wide “green” initiative aimed at saving natural resources and generally acting more eco-friendly. (Sept 9, 08)  Rochester, NY - MPNnow
• Two more West Nile mosquitoes in Suffolk County - HAUPPAUGE - The New York State Department of Health has notified Suffolk County that two additional mosquito samples collected on August 27 and August 28 from Babylon and Huntington have tested positive for West Nile virus. To date, the state has confirmed a total of 37 West Nile virus positive mosquito samples and three EEE positive samples in Suffolk County so far this year. In addition, a total of 59 birds have tested positive for West Nile virus in the county this year. (Sept 9, 08) New York State News on the Net!
• Panel scraps Lake Ontario water-level plans, seeks government input | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Stringing out an already-lengthy process, the U.S.-Canadian panel that oversees Lake Ontario water levels has pulled the plug on its latest proposal to change the regulations. (Sept 9, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• Rochester's SWAN Kids Grow Green - A vegetable garden on Rochester's Dr. Samuel McCree Way is part of the Grow Green program. It's a youth development program supported by the United Way through the Southwest Area Neighborhood Association. (Sept 8, 08) http://www.rnews.com/
• Energy Deal Finds Disapproval  - A regulatory agency recently made a decision that might mean major energy changes in New York State. The Public Service Commission approved Iberdrola's acquisition of Energy East. The Spanish renewable energy company owns Rochester Gas and Electric and New York State Gas and Electric. Plans could affect an energy project in Western New York. (Sept 6, 08) http://www.rnews.com/
• Residents learn about water quality at Port of Rochester | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The sailboat "Earth Voyager" bobbled along Lake Ontario with a large banner across it that read "Our Water, Our Future, Ours to Protect." (Sept 8, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• Deer Hunt is On in Webster In Webster, a controlled deer hunt, an idea proposed in August, has been approved. Town officials say the deer population has spiked. In the last year, the department has collected the remains of 160 deer involved in car accidents. (Sept 5, 08) RochesterHomePage.net
• Birders to flock here - Rochester, NY - MPNnow Last spring, a bird watcher out for a stroll and hopefully some sightings in Cobbs Hill Park spotted a yellow-throated warbler. It was a very rare find of the small bird known for its long beak and mustard-colored breast. (Sept 6, 08)
• Bird banders gather at New York's Braddock Bay - Fosters ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As an orange rising sun burned fog off surrounding marshes, net-pickers set off into woods and thickets at the Braddock Bay Bird Observatory with clusters of cloth bags slung over their shoulders. (Sept 7, 08) Fosters.com - Dover NH, Rochester NH, Portsmouth NH, Laconia NH, Sanford ME
• ENERGY: Iberdrola-Energy East merger is approved - News & Opinion - Rochester City Newspaper The Iberdrola-Energy East merger is a go. The State Public Service Commission approved the merger today. But the $2 billion in promised wind power investment dangled in front of state officials by Iberdrola is not part of the deal. Instead, commissioners are requiring only $200 million in wind power investment. (Sept 3, 08) Rochester City Newspaper
• Feedback: International Joint Commission May Drop Plan 2007 : WWNY TV 7 According to a letter from International Joint Commision U.S. Chairwoman Irene Brooks to Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice, the IJC is looking to drop its proposed Plan 2007. (Sept 5, 08) WWNY TV 7
• EPA sets rules for lawn, boat engines Most non-road motors will be required to add catalytic converters to significantly reduce emissions. David Shepardson / Detroit News Washington Bureau WASHINGTON -- The Environmental Protection Agency unveiled sweeping regulations limiting emissions from small engines in lawn mowers and boats Thursday -- requiring that most small engines have catalytic converters. The new regulation applies to lawn mowers with a 25-horsepower engine or smaller and will reduce smog-forming emissions by 35 percent. Recreational boats will see a 70 percent reduction in evaporated fuel and NOx emissions. (Sept 5, 08) Detroit News Online | Detnews.com | Saturday, September 6, 2008 | News, sports, features, blogs, photos and forums from Detroit and across Michigan
• Boat tour promotes healthier Great Lakes - The sailboat "Earth Voyager" will conclude its 13-city tour this weekend as it rides off into the sunset from the Port of Rochester. The 60-foot-tall vessel has been used in a summer campaign to bring attention to Great Lakes pollution. (Sept 6, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• A Negative Signal on State Carbon Pact - City Room - Metro - New York Times Blog Gov. David A. Paterson was asked, at the tail end of a public appearance, whether a draft executive order might affect the state’s participation in the regional greenhouse gas initiative, an agreement among New York and nine other states to curb carbon emissions from power plants. (Sept 3, 08) The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia
• Nearly $4.5 million to improve habitat for brook trout in seven Northeast Region states -The Service will provide $450,000 in aid, an amount matched nearly ten times over by contributions from conservation partners, to improve conditions for brook trout in the waters of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont and West Virginia. The funding will support ten projects restoring stream banks, re-opening miles of fish passage and addressing water quality issues. Northeast Region, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• Michigan Messenger » Great Lakes dead zone a mystery In the wake of a report in Science two weeks ago that concluded that the number of dead zones — areas of low oxygen that choke off life — in the ocean are doubling every 10 years, renewed attention may be focused on a major dead zone in one of the Great Lakes that continues to be a mystery. (Sept 1, 08) Michigan Messenger
• Tiny Invasive Snail Impacts Great Lakes, Alters Ecology MILWAUKEE, WI — Long a problem in the western United States, the New Zealand mud snail currently inhabits four of the five Great Lakes and is spreading into rivers and tributaries, according to a Penn State team of researchers. These tiny creatures out-compete native snails and insects, but are not good fish food replacements for the native species. (Sept 5, 08) GantDaily.com - Local News for Clearfield / State College / Philipsburg / DuBois / And Surrounding Areas
• Big Step for FLCC in Go Green Efforts Finger Lakes Community College has taken a big step forward in its green initiative. The Canandaigua community college has appointed a sustainability coordinator for the first time in school history (Sept 4, 08) RochesterHomePage.net
• Fastest Sailboat on Great Lakes Returns to Rochester This weekend, the Port of Rochester will welcome the Earth Voyager. The Earth Voyager is a sailboat that has been on a 13 city summer tour and is now returning home. (Sept 4, 08) RochesterHomePage.net
• Special Task force to report on Brighton's environment | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle BRIGHTON — The town's fleet of vehicles has the largest carbon footprint of all its energy consumers and powering the streetlights was the town's largest energy expense in a recent year. (Sept 4, 08)  democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• Whatever happened to . . . fish-killing disease in Lake Erie appears not to be spreading beyond Great Lakes watershed - Cleveland.com What is the status of viral hemorrhagic septicemia, a fish-killing disease that wiped out thousands of Lake Erie yellow perch, drum and walleye in 2006? The virus is still out there, although for now it appears not to have spread much beyond the Great Lakes watershed. (Sept 04, 08) Cleveland OH Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - cleveland.com
• Legislature to vote on boosting recycling - At issue is scheduling a public hearing on forming Solid Waste Management Council - LOCKPORT — Creation of a commission to push for more recycling in Niagara County is on tonight’s County Legislature agenda. The lawmakers are to vote during their 7 p. m. meeting on scheduling a Sept. 16 public hearing on creation of the unsalaried Solid Waste Management Council. (Sept 3, 08) Buffalo News
• Residents can recycle electronics in Webster | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Appointments are required for the free event scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Webster Highway Department, 1005 Picture Parkway, off Hard Road. (Sept 3, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• RGRTA lowers bus fare to $1 | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Riding the bus just got cheaper, as Tuesday marked the official kickoff of the $1 fare. (Sept 3, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• RIT employs landscaping to improve storm drain system | When Rochester Institute of Technology looked at upgrading its Perkins Green student apartments, which sits on the west side of campus, college officials sought ways to incorporate green construction. (Sept 3, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• State's water quality controls lag | theithacajournal.com | The Ithaca Journal Phosphorus and algae levels up in Lake Ontario | After the Great Lakes cleanup of the 1970s, pollution levels plummeted, fish began to thrive and algae receded to a minor annoyance. But three decades after that massive, multibillion-dollar cleanup, the waters of four of the five Great Lakes are once again plagued by smelly, slimy algae. (Sept 1, 08) theithacajournal.com | The Ithaca Journal | Ithaca news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Ithaca, NY
• East Rochester couple get a charge out of electric car | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle East Rochester couple endure teasing, but get the last laugh (Sept 2, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• Legislature opposes rule change to ban open burning LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Legislature voted, 18-2, Wednesday to oppose the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s proposed rule change to ban open burning across the state. Buffalo News

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