Become part of a pioneering team of community leaders who wish to inspire individuals through composting and recycling presentations, workshops and demonstrations in their communities.
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The film series will focus on current environmental issues. Popcorn is free, bring your own drinks and get current on issues facing us such as “bad eggs.” This is primarily focused towards adults but mature children are welcome to attend.
John bell will be hosting the series. Films are approximately 1 to 1.5 hrs in length. If you bring snacks plan on sharing. We like snacks especially ones from the organic community gardens. This is a free series.
Food Inc. – September 17th at 7:30pm
The End of Suburbia – October 15 th at 7:30pm
The 11th Hour – November 12th at 7:30pm
The Power of Community – December 10th at 7:30pm
The August 6th public listening session and discussion are an opportunity for leaders of the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative to hear from you and other voices in the Hudson Valley about solutions for building a 21st-century conservation and recreation agenda and for reconnecting people with the outdoors.
The Wall Street Journal – HEALTH INDUSTRY – JULY 11, 2010 – By WILLA PLANK
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704895204575320990985616872.html?mod=dist_smartbrief
Cities are coming up with new ways to deal with an old problem: storm-water runoff.
In the past, the solution was pretty straightforward. Cities would build and maintain drainage systems that could quickly collect storm water and transport it away from developed areas and into nearby rivers, lakes and streams. But with urban runoff increasingly being blamed for dirtying the nation’s waters, the search is on for solutions that involve filtering or soaking up rainwater where it falls.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON WSJ.com
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704895204575320990985616872.html?mod=dist_smartbrief
In addition to ongoing technical assistance, the Hudson River Valley Greenway offers a variety of funding opportunities for municipalities and partner organizations.
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from the US Environmental Protection Agency…
Lead is a toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes. Lead also can be emitted into the air from motor vehicles and industrial sources, and lead can enter drinking water from plumbing materials. Lead may cause a range of health effects, from behavioral problems and learning disabilities, to seizures and death. Children six years old and under are most at risk.
Lead paint posioning affects over one million children today!
http://www.epa.gov/lead/