Event Date: 04/23/2010
9:00am - 4:30pm

Location: Vassar College Students' Building

A conference exploring pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and sewage from storm overflows that are entering the Hudson River. Find out what we know about these contaminants and join a conversation to determine what we should do about their continued presence in our waterways. 

For more details, information, program and registration please see here.


This event is a Panel Discussion
Filed Under: Hudson Valley

Event Date: 04/17/2010
11:00am - 6:00pm

Location:  Main Street, the Old Croton Aqueduct, the Waterfront and the Irvington Public Library

Walk with neighbors, family and friends or bike to a celebration of the 40^th anniversary of Earth Day, a global recognition of the need for a more sustainable attitude toward the Earth.

Rain or shine the activities will transform Main Street, the Old Croton Aqueduct, the Waterfront and the Irvington Public Library into a high-energy, fun and thought-provoking "village green", offering free activities intended to keep all age groups entertained, educated, and engaged. The goal is to increase awareness of local sustainable behaviors.

For more information please visit Irvington New York's Official Site. 

This event is a Other
Filed Under: Hudson Valley

Event Date: 02/27/2010
9:00am - 1:00pm

 
A Briefing on New Energy Efficiency and Alternative Energy Initiatives and Funding Strategies for Municipalities  

How Your Municipality Can $ave Money and Make a Real Difference for Its Residents and Businesses by Choosing $ustainable Energy Options
Sat., Feb. 27, 9 AM - 1 PM
SUNY/New Paltz Lecture Center 102
(SNOW DATE:  Sat., March 13)

(Click here www.newpaltz.edu/about/directions.html for directions)

You are cordially invited to attend a special forum about several exciting new financing strategies for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, which will build momentum and create markets for green jobs.

 Featured Speakers include:

Assemblyman Kevin Cahill
Representative of the 101st Assembly District and
Chair of the Assembly Standing Committee on Energy.

Karen E. Villeneuve
Director of NYSERDA's Residential Efficiency and Affordability Program

Jackson Morris
Senior Policy Advisor, Pace Energy and Climate Center (PECC), representing PECC and the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) in advancing clean energy policies in the State Capitol.

David Gabrielson, Councilman,
Town of Bedford's case study of a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) initiative

Patrice Courtney Strong
Outreach and educational services provider for New York State Energy Research & Development Authority and coordinator of Mid-Hudson Energy $mart Communities.

Michael O'Hara
Director of Operations, Sustainable Hudson Valley, organizing the Ten Percent Challenge.

Sponsors and Collaborators:   Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp., Hudson River Estuary Training Program, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Hudson Valley Regional Council, Hudson Valley Smart Growth Alliance, League of Women Voters of Mid-Hudson Region, Mid-Hudson Energy $mart Communities/NYSERDA , SUNY New Paltz Center for Research, Regional Education and Outreach (CRREO), and Sustainable Hudson Valley. 

Endorsing Organizations (Partial List):  Ashokan Center, Building Performance Contractors Association/NY State, Dutchess County Association of Supervisors and Mayors, Historic Hudson River Towns, Hudson Valley Climate Change Network, Independent Dutchess Energy Alliance (IDEA), The Nature Conservancy, New Paltz GreenWorks, Pace Energy and Climate Center, S3 Consulting, Ulster County Association of Town Supervisors and Mayors, US Green Building Council-NY Upstate Chapter.

Registration:  Please go to www.surveymonkey.com/s/K97DXYP to register.  Pre-registration is strongly encouraged to facilitate morning check in.  Event is free, however tax-deductable donations are welcome; checks should be made payable to League of Women Voters Education Fund.

Parking: Please use Lot 2 for Lecture Center, located on the western edge of the campus off of Fairview Ave.   From intersection of Rt. 299/32 and Rt. 208, turn south on Rt. 208, then turn left (east) onto Hasbrouck Ave., turn right onto Tricor Ave., turn left onto Mohonk Ave. and finally right onto Fairview Ave. Alternately, park at Sojourner Truth Library lot.  See: www.newpaltz.edu/map for campus map.

Carpooling: Please carpool; you can arrange a ride through http://rideshare.us/index.php.  Look-up code: EnergyFeb27 -- or indicate your interest in carpooling when you register.  Bus Lines:  Trailways and Ulster County Area Transit are within walking distance to the campus.

For full flyer and agenda, please click here.   

For additional information, please contact Dare Thompson, League of Women Voters of Mid-Hudson Region at 845-236-3074 or darethompson@gmail.com.

For latest updates or weather postponement, visit www.sustainhv.org/hvsga or http://midhudson.ny.lwvnet.org

This event is a Panel Discussion
Filed Under: Hudson Valley