Good morning, Rochester Sierrans,
CALL TO ACTION!! The city leaders in Jamestown continue to push for the new coal plant. (see details in email of 6/24/09) Please contact Senator Schumer and ask him to STOP SUPPORTING this irresponsible project. We suggest sending letters as the way to have the greatest impact, but any method of contacting him is better than nothing.
Talking points are as follows:
Senator Schumer needs to work aggressively with Jamestown to develop a clean and less expensive alternative plan which would:
1. permanently shut down the existing coal-burning facility
2. meet the 10% of the Jamestown rate-payers electric load not now met with a combination of energy efficiency and conservation, wind energy (only a few turbines would be required), and occassional purchases off the NYISO Western Zone grid, if necessary.
3. provide heat to Jamestown's district heating loop by alternative means
Senator Schumer's contact information is:
SENATOR CHARLES SCHUMER
313 HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON DC 20510
(202) 224-6542
http://schumer.senate.gov/new_website/contact.cfm
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Two good ideas for getting outdoors on Saturday, Sept. 19th -
Join Hugh Mitchell of the Roch. Sierra Club for an outing to the old Girl Scout Camp - Beechwood, near Sodus Point. It contains one of the finest stands of old growth trees on the Lake Ontario shore. Meet at the lower parking lot of the First Unitarian Church, 220 Winton Road South at 9:15am. Bring normal hiking gear, camera or binoculars. Level of difficulty: EASY
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The Penfield Trails Committee would love your help with trail maintenance on Saturday, Sept. 19th from 9AM - Noon. They will be working on the East Side Wetlands Trail (click below and scroll to the bottom for directions and a map)
http://www.penfield.org/index.php?pr=Town_Trails
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The Center for Environmental Information (CEI) is having their primary fundraiser on Monday, Oct. 19th at the George Eastman House, from 6-9pm. See below for details and consider supporting this vital organization -
RECEPTION
The reception and networking event will be held in Potter Peristyle on the Museum's first floor, with its architectural windows and view of the galleries. This year's event features grazing stations serving hot and cold hors d'ouvres and cash bar. Seating will be available for those who need it.
PRESENTATION
The evening presentation will be held in the art deco styled Dryden Theatre. This year's speaker is Dr. Joseph C. Makarewicz, Distinguished Service Professor, SUNY Brockport, who will discuss the numerous challenges facing efforts to improve Lake Ontario water quality.
SELF GUIDED TOURS
Self guided tours of the mansion, grounds, and gallery are encouraged during the event. Get reacquainted with this national historic landmark and a part of Rochester's cultural history.
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To attend the event, please register online via credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or complete the reply form and return with your check. Attendance fee of $50 per person include d'ouvres, presentation and self guided tour.
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