RENewsletter | September 13, 2009
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Opening Salvo: “An Environmental Education”
Most educational programs in our colleges and universities probably include some science courses, but probably not an environmental course as a general educational requirement. This, and an ethics requirement for business majors, is woefully lacking in an educational system trying to survive into today’s economic world. Note: I didn’t say that our institutions were not aligning ourselves with other world-class educational curriculums to produce students who will be able to complete in today’s market. We may or may not be cranking out über breadwinners. That may not be clear until the financial dust settles around the world.
But, whether or not you believe institutions of higher education exist for people to get high-paying jobs, fit into our society, know their cultures and others, or think well on their feet with a smart gadget in their hand, you must include graduates who can (and will) rationally assess the health of their environment. In the September 2009 edition of Harpers <http://www.harpers.org/> Magazine “Dehumanized, <http://www.harpers.org/#hbc-90005690> When Math and Science Rule the School,” Mark Slouka makes the case that the humanities have suffered in our colleges as our country only focuses of what they think we need to compete. In our strivings to compete, Slouka says, we are losing what is to best to be human. I submit that we are also losing something more basic: the core of our existence. For, whatever one’s beliefs or interests, we are among the billions of biological creatures on this planet that must have clean air, water, and land.
In today’s world of 6.5 billion people a well educated person should have a firm grasp of our biological underpinnings. It may not get you a job, a mate, popularity, or allow you to be a stunning dinner speaker, but it will allow you to intelligently sift through news, environmental studies, and reports of early signs that our environmental systems are shutting down—as many argue they are. The climate is warming (despite crazy radio talk rhetoric) along with acidification of the oceans, the loss of biodiversity, and much more. A people who cannot tell (or don’t even pay attention) that things are not going well with the system that keeps them alive is a people on their way out.
So, if you missed that day in college when your professor mentioned during a math or computer class that she wasn’t opening the windows that day because of an ozone alert, you might want to attend one of the many programs on the environment in our area this fall. Check rochesterenvironment.com/calendar.htm. There are a lot of good programs going on by non-profit groups, universities, and our local governments, including a lecture series to draw attention to important environmental topics by the town of Irondequoit.
Of course, we cannot make up for decades of not putting environmental studies high on the agenda in our universities, nor demand that a sizeable (for that is what it will take) portion of humanity to take note of the vast unhealthy changes we’ve made in the last couple of centuries. We are a ‘free’ people, in pursuit of Happiness, Liberty, and just trying to get by. But Mother Nature is a demanding parent: Ignorance of her laws will have no effect on her rules. One of these programs might help your reconnect with Her.
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NewsLinks – Environmental <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/news.htm> NewsLinks – [Highlights of major environmental stories concerning our area from the past week]
* Toxic School <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/news.htm>
* EEE Virus Detected <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/news.htm> Cicero Swamp
* Going Green for <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/news.htm> Syracuse College
* Just on Flu Shot <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/news.htm>
* Carbon Market 1 Yr. Old <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/news.htm>
* Certified <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/news.htm> "Green Project"
* Lake Erie Toxic Goo <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/news.htm>
* Gov: Children Must Be <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/news.htm> Insured for Flu Shots
* Water Bottle Deposit <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/news.htm> Starts October
* Henrietta Sidewalks <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/news.htm>
* Hybrid Cars Too Quiet? <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/news.htm>
* Asbestos Cleanup <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/news.htm> Downtown
* $475 for Great Lakes <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/news.htm>
* Possible Shuttles for <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/news.htm> Rochester
* Environmental Lectures <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/news.htm> Irondequoit
* Bottle Law Begins <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/index.htm>
* Environmentalists on <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/news.htm> Bills
* Landfill votes <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/news.htm>
* 50 Clean Buses <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/news.htm>
* Dog Park Delay <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/news.htm>
* Rain's Affect On Bees <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/news.htm> NYS
* Shad In Trouble? <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/news.htm>
* Mining Project Comment <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/news.htm> Extended
* Are Schools Ready for <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/news.htm> Swine Flu?
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Updates – Daily Updates <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/Daily%20Updates.htm> – [Connecting the dots on Rochester’s environment. Find out what’s going on environmentally in our area—and why you should care? Clicking on <http://rochesterenvironmentny.blogspot.com/> -DISCUSSION – will take you to my blog “Environmental Thoughts, NY, where you can add your comments.]
* 9/12/09 - Think EPP Brownfield sites cleanup are not stringent enough, let them know: EPA Seeks Comment on Greener Site Cleanups WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment on a new strategy that would make cleanups at hazardous waste sites greener. The Superfund Green Remediation Strategy is an initial effort to outline key actions and related activities that can be undertaken to promote green remediation and to reduce energy use. EPA is taking comment on action items that fall into three major categories: policy and guidance development, resource development and program implementation, and program evaluation. The strategy also contains several recommendations including a call for EPA to implement a series of near-term program initiatives, and to establish a baseline of Superfund energy usage. The public comment period is open for 60 days. Reducing the demands placed on the environment during cleanup of contaminated land is a high priority for EPA. In addition to the new strategy, EPA has developed Principles for Greener Cleanups. The principles call for EPA’s cleanup programs to use greener approaches during any phase of site work and establish the goal of evaluating cleanup actions to ensure protection of human health and the environment while reducing the environmental footprint of cleanup activities, when feasible. Cleanups that do not satisfy threshold requirements for protectiveness or do not meet site specific cleanup objectives, are not considered greener cleanups. More <http://www.epa.gov/superfund/greenremediation> information on the strategy: View <http://service.govdelivery.com/service/edition.html?code=USAEPA_20&fo...> all news releases related to hazardous waste
* 9/11/09 - Walking as Transportation: I know this seems radical, characterizing walking as transportation, in the same room as bus, car, planes, etc. But, when you realize that most 'trips' in this county are 31/2 miles or less, walking is a healthy viable transportation mode. And, the better you design your urban areas, the better you make changes in your urban area so that it become convenient to walk (and have time to smell ((and buy the roses in between)) the more environmentally friendly and safer your community becomes. So, this news out of Henrietta, where they can use a lot more sidewalks is very refreshing: Where <http://www.mpnnow.com/homepage/x1420195174/Where-it-stands-New-sidewa...> it stands: New sidewalks in Henrietta - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Henrietta, N.Y. — The issue Henrietta is filled with a mix of retail areas and residential neighborhoods — which creates a flurry of traffic. Supervisor Michael Yudelson — with the help of the Town Board — is trying to make the neighborhood more “walkable,” he says. Some streets, like Beaconsfield Road, Colonnade Drive and Commons Way, don’t have sidewalks, creating a potentially unsafe situation for pedestrians. The town is looking to change that. (September 11, 09) Home - Canandaigua, NY - <http://www.mpnnow.com/homepage?page=0> MPNnow [more on Transportation <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/communting.htm> in our area]
* 9/8/09 - Take the opportunity to join in the fate of our area's parks: Is Monroe County’s fiscal crisis putting our parks at risk? Public Meeting Monday, September 21, 2009 Nurturing natural monroe: the challenge of caring for county parks Master planning for County Parks has led to uses that threaten some parks’ long-term environmental health & beauty. In 2010, County planners will turn their attention to Powder Mills Park. Citizens need to be ready. Nora Bredes invites you to join NYS Assemblyman Steve Englebright chair of the assembly’s Committee on Tourism, Parks, Arts & Sports and NYS Assemblyman Joe morelle to discuss stewardship of our public parks September 21st 5:30 pm - 7 pm Wadham’s Lodge Powder Mills Park Park Road Pittsford, New York 14534 For more information, call Nora at 585/314-1597
* 9/7/09 - We want to applaud Monroe County's getting out in front on the possible pandemic issue in our area. It may turn out to be a mild flu season this years, but it would be irresponsible not to be prepared otherwise. Think seriously of using a hand sanitizer before you hand get near your face and check out all warnings, cautions, and information from this site: Public Health | <http://www.monroecounty.gov/health-pandemicflu.php> Monroe County, NY Pandemic Flu | "Bird Flu. Pandemic Flu. These terms - confusing as they can be - are seemingly in the news daily. Monroe County, with our partners at the local, state and federal level has been working aggressively to develop and test plans so we can be sure that we respond effectively. While we all hope we never have to face such a health emergency, I want to assure you that if our community ever does encounter Pandemic Flu, we will deal with it like we have with all other emergencies."
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Events – Rochester <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/calendar.htm> Environmental Events Calendar – [The most complete listing of all environmental events around the Rochester, New York area.] If you don’t see your event, or know of a local environmental event, please send me the info: FrankRe...@RochesterEnvironment.com with (EV event) in the subject line.
* September 12 & 26, October 10 & 24, 2009 (4 sessions) Perinton Community Center, 1350 Turk Hill Rd, Perinton, NY
* Perinton Recreation & Parks Registration and Information: 585-223-5050 Program Title: Discover the Season's Natural Wonders - Series 1 Program Dates: September 12 & 26, October 10 & 24, 2009 (4 sessions) Event Times: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Ages: Adult and teen Location: Perinton Community Center, 1350 Turk Hill Rd, Perinton Instructor: David Semple with four special guest presenters Cost: $51 ($45 for Perinton residents) Registration is required: Code 465816-A (Registration deadline - September 4) Description: Experience four different natural wonders in Perinton as we ease into the spectacular fall season. Each session starts with a slide show in the Perinton Community Center, followed by an expert-guided field trip at a designated nature area or park site. Topics covered in Series 1will be birds of prey, fall songbirds, wetland ecosystems, and mushrooms and fungi. Additional Detail: www.perinton.org (turn to page 26 of the Fall Recreation Brochure).
* MONDAY, SEPT. 14 at 1:30PM Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency at <http://www.flhsa.org/Directions.htm> 1150 University Ave
* OPEN TALK: MONDAY, SEPT. 14 at 1:30PM Matthew Ammon, Deputy Director Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development “Leading Our Nation to Healthier Homes: The HUD Healthy Homes Strategic Plan” The Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning (CPLP) is pleased to announce that on Monday September 14, 2009 at 1:30PM Matthew Ammon, Deputy Director of the of the Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will be speaking at the Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency at 1150 University Ave <http://www.flhsa.org/Directions.htm> . Mr. Ammon’s presentation, Leading Our Nation to Healthier Homes: The HUD Healthy Homes Strategic Plan, is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Elizabeth McDade (585) 256-2267 x125 or emcd...@leadsafeby2010.org. This event is organized by the Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning in partnership with the University of Rochester’s Environmental Health Sciences Center.
* Tuesday, Sept. 15th, 6:30pm Abundance Cafe, 62 Marshall St. (phone # 454-2667)
* Consider joining the Abundance/Sierra Club Reading Group. Next meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 15th, 6:30pm at the Abundance Cafe, 62 Marshall St. (phone # 454-2667) Book to be discussed: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: "A Year of Food Life" by Barbara Kingsolver
* September 15, 2009 6:00 to 8:00 PM City Hall Atrium, 30 Church St., Rochester, NY
* COOL ROCHESTER PROGRAM LAUNCH WHEN: September 15, 2009 6:00 to 8:00 PM WHERE: City Hall Atrium, 30 Church St. RSVP: 585-428-5990 or coolroches...@gmail.com Cool Rochester is launching a program that will engage the businesses and residents in the Rochester area to reduce their carbon footprint. Speakers will include: City of Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy, President of Rochester Institute of Technology William Drestler, and retired CEO of Plug Power Roger Saillant. Cool Rochester is a not-for-profit community group taking action against climate change. For more information go to www.CoolRochester.org .
* Wednesday, September 16, 2009 from 9:00 - 10:30 AM Cornell Cooperative Ext. (Highland Rm) 249 Highland Avenue, Rochester, NY
* ENERGY STAR mini-seminar targets Home Improvement & HVAC Contractors Wednesday, September 16, 2009 from 9:00 - 10:30 AM at Cornell Cooperative Ext. (Highland Rm) 249 Highland Avenue, Rochester, NY <http://www.nycharities.org/beta/EventLevels.aspx?ETID=365> This seminar will provide information on program requirements and cash incentive opportunities available through the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program. The event is FREE however space is limited, please register <http://www.nycharities.org/beta/EventLevels.aspx?ETID=365> here. --from CEI: <http://www.ceinfo.org/index.php> Center for Environmental Information
* Wednesday, September 16 8:30 am - 12:30 pm University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester NY
* The University of Rochester Medical Center's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Center for Community Health Present <http://urmc.rochester.edu/ob-gyn/research/ResearchingWomensEnvironmen...> Researching Women's Environmental Health Wednesday, September 16 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Keynote Address and Presentations Free and open to the public—please RSVP. 12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch and Networking Box lunch available for $10 in advance. 1:30 - 4:30 pm Breakout Discussion Groups Limited number of spots available, register now! This workshop, part of Rochester Women’s Health Week, focuses on new findings on the environment and women’s health. Our goal is to learn how researchers can better communicate relevant health information to healthcare providers, researchers and community leaders. In the morning session, speakers will present new results on bone health, cognition and aging, and breast cancer. After lunch, small breakout groups will meet for in depth discussions. Although walk-ins are welcome, registration for the morning session is encouraged and is free for all who would like to attend. Box lunches will be available for $10 (cash or check only) or individuals may purchase lunch from a nearby URMC cafe.
* Thursday, September 17, from 7-9 pm Roger Robach Community Center at Ontario Beach Park
* Forum on City and County Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant The first public forum sponsored by the Greater Rochester Apollo Alliance will be Thursday, September 17, from 7-9 pm at the Roger Robach Community Center at Ontario Beach Park. Anne Spaulding, Senior Environmental Specialist with the City of Rochester Department of Environmental Services, and Daryl Maslanka, Deputy Director of the Monroe County Department of Environmental Services will speak at this Apollo Alliance Forum regarding their efforts. Anne will focus on the process and timeline for their Energy Efficiency Conservation Strategy development and the City Operations Greenhouse gas inventory. Daryl will focus on the County’s Energy Efficiency Conservation Strategy including some planned projects. Several municipalities in Monroe County are eligible to receive funds from the federal government under the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant program. Both the City of Rochester and the County of Monroe are expected to receive a total of $2 million each and are working to prepare Energy Efficiency Conservation Strategies that will be submitted to the federal government for approval and subsequent implementation using block grant funds. This meeting is the first of a series of meetings to be sponsored by the Greater Rochester New York Apollo Alliance to invite community dialog on investments in energy efficiency, clean power, mass transit, emerging technology, education and training of workers and citizens, and the creation of well-paying new and transitional jobs. The Apollo Alliance is a coalition of business, labor, environmental, and community leaders working to advance the Rochester, New York region’s clean energy future through the use of efficiency and renewable resources. For further information, contact margyp...@yahoo.com .
* September 13-17, 2009 Syracuse Center of Excellence and Syracuse University
* <http://www.hb2009.org/home> Healthy Buildings 2009 (http://www.hb2009.org), an international conference and exhibition showcasing innovations in indoor environmental quality and healthy and sustainable environmental technology, will be held in US for the first time in 12 years, September 13-17, 2009. Hosted by the Syracuse Center of Excellence and Syracuse University, ISIAQ's signature conference will draw more than 1,000 researchers and professionals from the disciplines of architecture, building products and services, engineering, indoor environmental quality, public health, urban planning, and workplace performance from more than 42 different countries. HB2009 includes remarkable plenary speakers such as Rick Fedrizzi, Founder of USGBC, as well as Dr. Eduardo de Oliveira Fernandes of the University of Porto in Portugal, Dr. Yuguo Li of the University of Hong Kong, and Dr. Shin-ichi Tanabe of Waseda University in Japan; who have each made immense contributions to the body of research in indoor air quality and related fields. The exhibition (http://hb2009.org/exhibition), featuring the latest advancements in green and clean technologies and innovation, will also showcase "OppEx," an Opportunity Exchange (http://hb2009.org/opportunity_exchange) that will include industry-leader keynote speakers; healthy buildings and clean and green technology product and service demonstrations; technology transfer ideas from world-class research universities; and many more opportunities for intellectual collisions among attendees. In today's uncertain economic climate, the benefit of international exchange and engagement is critical. HB2009 offers researchers, professionals, and community planners a unique opportunity to think strategically about the direction of industry and technology through academic and industry collaboration in a world going green. For more information about the conference and exhibition please visit our website at www.hb2009.org, or contact clmat...@syr.edu. Also, in addition to the rates currently listed on the web site, there is also a $25 one-day exhibition pass for those wishing to be a part of HB2009 on a limited budget.
* Weekend (18-20) September 2009 Register online: http//:activities.cleanuptheworld.org <http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/index.html?lang_id=en>
* Help Clean Up the World and put your activity on the global environmental map! Held in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Clean Up the World is one of the world’s largest community-based environmental campaigns with an estimated 35 million volunteers from 120 countries participating annually in environmental activities. Join the campaign and put your group and its activity on the global environmental map by visiting activities.cleanuptheworld.org <http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/index.html?lang_id=en> . Activities can be conducted year round, however the campaign’s flagship event, Clean Up the World Weekend (18-20 September 2009) is a global celebration of the environmental actions and achievements of participants. Joining Clean Up the World is simple: ■ Register online: http//:activities.cleanuptheworld.org <http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/index.html?lang_id=en> ■ Email: i...@cleanuptheworld.org ■ Visit: www.cleanuptheworld.org <http://www.cleanuptheworld.org/> ■ Call: +61 2 9692 0700 ■ Post: 18 Bridge Road, Glebe NSW 2037, Australia. Clean Up <http://www.cleanuptheworld.org/en> Clean Up the World partners with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to inspire and assist communities to "clean up, fix up and conserve their local environment" through carrying out initiatives ranging from waste removal and tree planting to water and energy conservation projects. Clean Up the World and its participating organisations mobilise an estimated 35 million volunteers from more than 120 countries annually.
* September 19th, 2009! <http://www.rochestercoastalcleanup.org/> International Coastal Clean Up Event in Monroe County, NY
* Welcome to <http://www.rochestercoastalcleanup.org/> RochesterCoastalCleanup.org! Did you know that we all live in a watershed!?! A watershed is all the land that surrounds a body of water. After a rain shower (or in Rochester, a snow-melt), runoff will travel to the lowest point, taking along anything and everything with it. So now you know how that cigarette butt that was thrown out the window along the highway found its way into your water supply! Come Back Soon For More Information on This Year's Event, September 19th, 2009!
* 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 19, Chili highway garage, 3235 Chili Ave.
* <http://www.mpnnow.com/homepage/x357701388/Household-hazardous-waste-c...> Household hazardous waste collection planned in Chili - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Chili, N.Y. — Monroe County’s Department of Environmental Services and the towns of Chili, Gates, Riga and Wheatland and the villages of Churchville and Scottsville have partnered to hold an appointment-only household hazardous waste collection from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Chili highway garage, 3235 Chili Ave. (Sept. 4, 09) [more at Calendar] Home - <http://www.mpnnow.com/> Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow
* Sept. 20th, 7pm - 9PM Brighton Town Park Lodge, 777 Westfall Rd. (between South Clinton and East Henrietta Rds.)
* Sunday, Sept. 20th, 1009 “Most Noble Diet” Author to visit Rochester, NY On Sunday, Sept. 20th the Bio/Veg Outreach Committee, in conjunction with the Rochester Area Vegetarian Society (RAVS) will host noted author, educator, environmentalist and registered dietician, George Eisman. Mr. Eisman, author of The Most Noble Diet, will speak on “The Impact of Diet on Climate Change.” If you would like a better understanding of the powerful impact your food choices have on the planet, you won’t want to miss this presentation. Come hear this enlightening and light-hearted speaker! You can literally make a world of difference – for the environment, for the animals and for yourself. Date: Sunday, Sept. 20th Time: 7:00pm Location: Brighton Town Park Lodge, 777 Westfall Rd. (between South Clinton and East Henrietta Rd.)
* Sunday, September 20 at 1pm Wollman Rink (Central Park), New York City, NY
* Join NYPIRG and thousands of New Yorkers from all walks of life in Central Park on Sunday, September 20 at 1pm to be part of the Human Countdown: A Climate Wake Up Call. As the United Nations considers taking decisive action on the most urgent issue of our time – climate change – thousands will gather in Central Park to create the Human Countdown, a human sculpture of a massive living Earth moving through an hourglass. Captured visually from above, this international media photo opportunity will demonstrate that the time to act is running out. What: The Human Countdown: A Climate Wake Up Call When: Sunday, September 20th, 1pm Where: Wollman Rink (Central Park) Details: To register for the event or for more information, please visit: www.nypirg.org/countdown
* Monday, September 21, 2009 - 5:30 pm - 7 pm Wadham’s Lodge Powder Mills Park Park Road Pittsford, New York 14534
* Is Monroe County’s fiscal crisis putting our parks at risk? Public Meeting Monday, September 21, 2009 Nurturing natural monroe: the challenge of caring for county parks Master planning for County Parks has led to uses that threaten some parks’ long-term environmental health & beauty. In 2010, County planners will turn their attention to Powder Mills Park. Citizens need to be ready. Nora Bredes invites you to join NYS Assemblyman Steve Englebright chair of the assembly’s Committee on Tourism, Parks, Arts & Sports and NYS Assemblyman Joe morelle to discuss stewardship of our public parks September 21st 5:30 pm - 7 pm Wadham’s Lodge Powder Mills Park Park Road Pittsford, New York 14534 For more information, call Nora at 585/314-1597
* WEDNESDAY, September 23, 2009 CAREER EXPO OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: 10:00am – 1:00pm Baden Street Settlement of Rochester, Inc. 13 VIENNA STREET, Rochester, NY
* THE JOB DEVELOPMENT NETWORK <http://jdnofrochester.org/> ’S 1st “GOING GREEN” CAREER & TRAINING EXPO Baden Street Settlement of Rochester, Inc. 13 VIENNA STREET, Rochester, NY WEDNESDAY, September 23, 2009 CAREER EXPO OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: 10:00am – 1:00pm MEET EMPLOYERS WITH CAREER AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN GREEN INDUSTRIES: Energy efficient building/construction trades Renewable energy Bio-fuels industries Deconstruction materials Re-manufacturing & sustainable products manufacturing $$$ MAKE GREEN BY GOING GREEN $$$ FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL CAREER SEEKERS!!! Equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Get the Flyer JOB <file:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\Frank\My%20Documents\Frank%20Web%20S ites\RochesterEnvironment.com\PDF%20files\JDN%20FLYERGREEN.doc> FAIR EMPLOYER REGISTRATION FORM Get the Registration form: PDF <file:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\Frank\My%20Documents\Frank%20Web%20S ites\RochesterEnvironment.com\PDF%20files\jdnemployerregistrationgreen.doc> files/jdnemployerregistrationgreen.doc
* September 26th & 27th, 2009 This cordwood workshop will be held at the Turkow residence @ 6776 Luddington Rd Elba, NY 14058 (directly between Rochester and Buffalo & 5 miles from the thruway – (Batavia Exit 48).
* Cordwood Sauna Workshop September 26th & 27th, 2009 WHO - Peter Turkow, Co-Founder of Rochester Green Living After seeing an article on cordwood construction in Mother Earth News my father, Dave Turkow attended a Rob Roy cordwood workshop (http://www.cordwoodmasonary.com)) in 1984. In 1985 we broke ground on a 40ft diameter, round, load-bearing cordwood home covered with geodesic dome, I was hooked. In 1996 we designed and built 2 story cordwood workshop/garage approx 32x22 with 22x10ft deck. More details can be seen @: www.daycreek.com/dc/HTML/Turkow.htm <file:///F:\www.daycreek.com\dc\HTML\Turkow.htm> WHAT – Each day is a mixture of classroom and hands-on activities & building. Classroom sessions include general cordwood home AND sauna information, power point presentations, and discussions on the various styles of cordwood building, as well as, the different types of wood species (and how long to dry them). The workshop’s hands-on project will be a 14’ x 12’ mixed use sauna & enclosed changing/relaxation area with outdoor deck. Attention to detail assures that the students learn visually pleasing techniques, as well as, structurally sound and energy-efficient construction methods. WHEN - Friday the 25th (optional, but starts at 6pm) will be a meet & greet event, as well as, a free event for the Rochester Green Living group and others from the area to learn a little more about future workshops. Workshops run from 9am -5pm. There will also be a social gathering on Saturday evening (students only & weather permitting). WHERE - This cordwood workshop will be held at the Turkow residence @ 6776 Luddington Rd Elba, NY 14058 (directly between Rochester and Buffalo & 5 miles from the thruway – (Batavia Exit 48).
October 2009
* Saturday, October 3, 2009 - Starts at 4:30 pm, and all ages are invited. Pizza and refreshments will be offered (suggested donation $10/ person) starting at 5:30 and the slide-talk will begin at 7 pm. The program will be held at the Tay House Lodge just behind the #1 Elementary School on Hillside Ave. in Rochester.
* <http://newyork.sierraclub.org/rochester/Former_Programs/Picture_Tour_...> A Picture Tour Through Time of Rochester's Park Preservation On Saturday, October 3rd, the Sierra Club is hosting its annual Fall program which will focus on the history of land and park preservation in Rochester. The program will be held at the Tay House Lodge just behind the #1 Elementary School on Hillside Ave. in Rochester. Our guest speaker, Larry Champoux, has delved into the history and assembled fascinating information about how our City's land preservation movement developed and how we came to have so many beautiful parks. He has assembled wonderful early photos of Rochester to illustrate the history and the changes over the past 100 years. Of particular interest will be photos of the Cobb's Hill Park area showing the old canal and the old bridge over it on Culver Rd, the boat factory where the Armory now is, and pictures showing the construction of the reservoir. Supplementing the slide talk, there will be a guided hike offered in the afternoon to learn about the Sierra Club's work to restore and protect the forest at the Washington Grove behind Tay House. You can learn about how the Grove got its name, why the old oaks could disappear and how invasive Norway maples could take over if nothing is done to change things. The guided hike starts at 4:30 pm, and all ages are invited. Pizza and refreshments will be offered (suggested donation $10/ person) starting at 5:30 and the slide-talk will begin at 7 pm. Call 585-234-1056 for more information.
* Saturday, Oct 3, 2009 <http://www.nesea.org/greenbuildings> Northeast Sustainable Energy Association GREEN BUILDINGS OPEN HOUSE
* Green Buildings Open House When Saturday, Oct 3, 2009 Wherehttp://www.nesea.org/greenbuildings/ (map <http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nesea.org%2Fgree...> ) DescriptionGreen Buildings Open House Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Green Building Open house is happening on Saturday, October 3rd, 2009. For the latest list of sites near you visit: http://www.nesea.org/greenbuildings/
* October 7, 2009 PROCTORS Theatre, 432 State St Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 346-6204
* <http://www.dos.state.ny.us/pdfs/pdfs/savedate09.pdf> Summit on sustainable development on October 7, 2009 in Schenectady . PROCTORS Theatre, 432 State St Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 346-6204 This Summit is being organized and sponsored jointly by Empire State Future (www.empirestatefuture.org <http://www.empirestatefuture.org/> ) and the New York Department of State (http://www.dos.state.ny.us/). This Summit will discuss revitalization of New York State through sustainable economic and community development. It is designed for government officials, practitioners of economic and community development, planners, educators, health professionals, students, persons concerned about the environment, and any other New Yorkers interested in building a stronger and more sustainable Empire State . We plan to discuss the many innovations and ideas that are taking root, and also those that have yet to be actualized. We also strive for a Summit that not only informs and inspires, but that also strengthens the connections among those working on common quests. Click here <http://www.empirestatefuture.org/revitalizing-ny.html> for more Summit information and to register. Register now for a low fee of $40! After September 10th, the fee will be $60. And attached is an updated Summit program, which includes speakers/ panelists, and a morning Downtown Schenectady walking tour! Note also that the starting time for the Summit has been moved later into the morning to better accommodate train travel. As you’ll see on the site, we’re encouraging attendees to travel green to the Summit by rail—we’ve arranged discounted fares, and have sited the Summit just two-tenths of a mile from the Schenectady Amtrak Station! We look forward to seeing you soon in Schenectady . If you have any questions, please contact me at Ka...@rpa.org or 917-546-4312.
* Thursday, October 08, 2009 CCE Monroe 249 Highland Ave Rochester, NY 14620
* <http://mycce.org/monroe/course.taf?_pageid=11&_menuid=81&_function=in...> Emerald Ash Borer Seminar Emerald Ash Borer Seminar for Arboriculture &Landscape Thursday, October 08, 2009 CCE Monroe 249 Highland Ave Rochester, NY 14620 General Cost: $ 35.00 Register by Thursday, October 01, 2009
* Monday, October 19, 2009 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. George Eastman House 900 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14607
* <http://www.nycharities.org/beta/EventLevels.aspx?ETID=385> The Community Salute the the Environment is upstate New York's premier environmental networking opportunity. The annual event hosts over 200 attendees from government, business, and the general public. This year's event will be held at historic George Eastman House on Monday, October 19, 2009 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. 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'œuvres 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. . To attend the event, please register <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102676984637&s=849&e=001Ku4_WlxXCZ_nHVEuMM9...> online via credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or complete the reply <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102676984637&s=849&e=001Ku4_WlxXCZ-YsmnfH8E...> form and return with your check. Attendance fee of $50 per person include d'œuvres, presentation and self guided tour.
* Monday, October 19, 2009 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Brighton Town Hall Downstairs Meeting Room, 2300 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
* PUBLIC FORUM: Natural Gas Production - At What Cost to NYS? How will Hydraulic Fracturing in the Marcellus Shale impact our Water, Environment and Economy? Date: Monday, October 19, 2009 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Group Sponsoring the Event: Co-sponsored by the Federation of Monroe <http://www.fmce.org> County Environmentalists, League of Women <http://www.lwv-rma.org/> Voters, Rochester <http://newyork.sierraclub.org/rochester/default.html> Regional Group - Sierra Club, Genesee Valley <http://www.gvc-adk.org/> Chapter - Adirondack Mountain Club, Genesee Valley Audubon Society <http://www.gvaudubon.org> Cost: Free Age Group: Teens to adults Location: Brighton Town Hall Downstairs Meeting Room, 2300 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618 Contact: www.fmce.org, Email: i...@fmce.org, Call: 392-4918 Pre-register via email to receive Pre-Forum Reference Materials. Description: The forum will include an orientation to the issues and a Q&A with an expert panel. Click <http://www.fmce.org/Marcellus_Shale.html> for more information.
* Oct 20, 2009, Time: 7 - 8:30 pm Location: Brighton Town Park, Carmen Clark Lodge, 777 Westfall Rd, Rochester NY 14620
* Chill The Drills! Join us for a Special Presentation: The Arctic ecosystem on the North Slope of Alaska represents a microcosm of the realities that society at large faces with regard to fossil fuel dependency, climate change and the importance of protecting our last wild and pristine places. Come learn what is being done to protect this iconic American landscape and what you can do to help! Featured Speaker & Host Kit McGurn is the National Arctic Organizer for the Sierra Club. He is working to educate and engage citizens across the country in Arctic conservation issues in order to build demand for protection of the unique ecosystems in America’s Arctic. Prior to joining the Sierra Club, Kit worked for the Greater Yellowstone Coalition where he organized around issues such as Northern Rockies wolf protection and Roadless area preservation. Kit completed degrees in Economics and Environmental Studies at Pacific Lutheran University. CONTACT: 585-234-1056 or Sierra Club NW office, Kit McGurn, 206-378-0114 ext. 324 or kit.mcg...@sierraclub.org
* Saturday, October 24, 2009 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m Hyatt Regency Hotel, Buffalo, NY
* Join us for the 4th Annual New York State Healing Our Waters Coalition Conference. At the conference, you'll learn about achieving Great Lakes Restoration, implementing the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Compact in New York, and managing our Great Lakes ecosystem holistically. WHAT: Healing Our Waters Coalition Conference: Uniting New York’s Great Lakes Communities to Restore Our Freshwater Coast WHEN: Saturday, October 24, 2009 8:30 am - 4:00 pm WHERE: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Buffalo, NY There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Please visit http://www.citizenscampaign.org/glconference/ for more information and to register. Cosponsored by: Audubon New York, Center for Environmental Information, Citizens Campaign for the Environment, Environmental Advocates of New York, Great Lakes Research Consortium, and Great Lakes United.
* October 24, 2009 <http://www.350.org/> http://www.350.org/
* October 24, 2009 is <http://www.350.org/> INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE ACTION DAY, and is being coordinated by 350.org, the grassroots organizing brainchild of Bill McKibben. The idea is to mobilize grassroots groups all over the world to hold highly visible public / media events on 10/24/09. Each event should highlight the number 350—the maximum global atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide (in parts per million- ppm) that is safe for the long term. We are already up to 387, and increasing. For more details: http://www.350.org/ We need to do something in Rochester, and to be worth doing, it should be a coordinated effort between several groups, and something creative, eye-catching…. Media-worthy! That’s the point—to have media worldwide show that there is a groundswell of popular support for a global treaty (successor to Kyoto), and that therefore world leaders must craft a plan to bring levels down to 350 ppm by the time they leave the international climate talks in Copenhagen in December of this year. Are you interested in helping? If this is to be done, we would need people to: • Reach out to other groups/ organizations to see what they are doing, and try to coordinate (for all I know, there is already an effort planned that we could work with) • Be creative- come up with a good location / “shtick” to make it media-worthy • Recruit others • Contact media
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Action – Take <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/action.htm> Action - Often, I receive request to pass on alerts, petitions, Public Comments on local developments, and environmental items needing action by the Rochester Community and around the world. I’ll keep Actions posted until their due date.
* As Shad <http://www.dec.ny.gov/press/57727.html> Numbers Continue to Fall, Dec Plans to Close Hudson River Fishery to Protect Dwindling Stock - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Three Public Meetings Slated for September With the American shad population in the Hudson River at historic lows, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) plans to propose closing recreational and commercial fishing for American shad in the Hudson and prohibit commercial landings in marine waters. DEC will hold three public information meetings in September to outline steps to be taken to save this historically important species. (September 1, 09) Press Releases - NYS Dept. <http://www.dec.ny.gov/press/press.html> of Environmental Conservation
* Comment <http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2009/09/06/news/doc4aa331adbf56234011...> period extended for mining proposal WATERLOO — The deadline to submit comments on the issues that should be addressed in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement on Seneca Meadows Landfill’s proposed 153-acre mining project is now Sept. 11. The original deadline was Aug. 31. (September 5, 09) Finger Lakes Times <http://www.fltimes.com/> Online
* EPA <http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/ab2d81eb088f4a7e85257359003f...> Seeks Public Input on National Enforcement Priorities Through Online Forum WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched an online discussion forum to receive public input on the future priorities for EPA’s national enforcement program. The public will be able to provide feedback through the EPA Web site until December 1, giving them a forum to submit ideas for EPA to consider for new areas of enforcement focus. All ideas will be evaluated and considered for recommendation to the EPA administrator about the future direction of EPA’s national enforcement and compliance priorities. The current enforcement priorities through 2010 focus on significant environmental problems, including pollution from stormwater runoff, air toxics, concentrated animal feeding operations, and mineral processing. To submit suggestions for potential priorities: Information on the enforcement priorities: (August 31, 2009) U.S. <http://www.epa.gov/> Environmental Protection Agency [[more on Action <file:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\Frank\My%20Documents\Frank%20Web%20S ites\RochesterEnvironment.com\action.htm> in our area]
* DEC <http://www.dec.ny.gov/press/57663.html> Invites Public to Meetings on Proposed Water Bottling Plant in Lewis County - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Comments Accepted Until Sept. 11 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced it will host two public meetings on a proposal by Hidden Falls Spring Water to develop a bottled spring water business in the Town of Turin, Lewis County. The focus of the meetings will be on what's known as the scoping documents for the project. The purpose of scoping documents essentially is to outline what environmental factors must be included in a "Draft Environmental Impact Statement" (DEIS), the document that will eventually guide the review of the proposed development. The meetings will be held Sept. 3, 2009, at the Glenfield Fire Hall on Blue Street in the hamlet of Glenfield and will be broken into two sessions, one beginning at 3 p.m. and the other at 7 p.m. (August 27, 09) Press Releases - NYS Dept. <http://www.dec.ny.gov/press/press.html> of Environmental Conservation
* Action <file:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\Frank\My%20Documents\Frank%20Web%20S ites\RochesterEnvironment.com\action.htm> : Help make public comment on: EPA Seeks <http://www.epa.gov/safewater/uic/wells_sequestration.html> Comments on New Information about Geologic Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it is requesting comments on new information it has received about geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide. During geologic sequestration, carbon dioxide is injected underground for long-term storage. This technology can be used to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.
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Award – Environmental <http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/Environmental%20Site%20Award.htm> Site of the Month Award – [On the last Sunday of each month, we present an environmental award for the Rochester-area environmental web site or blog that best promotes the need to protect and offers solutions for our area's environmental issues.]
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