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These are often overlooked areas with minimal environmental oversight, where new development projects get approved one after another. Many of the board members are volunteers—often architects—which raises questions about potential conflicts of interest.
On 11/19, the public was denied the opportunity to share their comments after waiting for 3.5 hours. The meeting included a 45-minute recess, and about ten people were patiently waiting to speak—only to be turned away at 10 p.m. This disregard for public input is unacceptable.
Thanks FingerLakes1.com for the coverage!
https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2024/12/05/ithaca-activists-criticize-cornell-turf-and-verizon-cell-tower-projects/
Sustainable Finger Lakes Mothers Out Front - Tompkins County NY Safe Healthy Playing Fields Beyond Plastics GAIA US Canada Plastic Pollution Coalition Seneca Lake Guardian, A Waterkeeper Affiliate Discover Cayuga Lake Cayuga Lake Watershed Network Ithaca Times Ithaca Voice Extinction Rebellion Ithaca Tompkins County Climate Protection Initiative (TCCPI) Bike Walk Tompkins
These are often overlooked areas with minimal environmental oversight, where new development projects get approved one after another. Many of the board members are volunteers—often architects—which raises questions about potential conflicts of interest.
On 11/19, the public was denied the opportunity to share their comments after waiting for 3.5 hours. The meeting included a 45-minute recess, and about ten people were patiently waiting to speak—only to be turned away at 10 p.m. This disregard for public input is unacceptable.
Thanks FingerLakes1.com for the coverage!
https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2024/12/05/ithaca-activists-criticize-cornell-turf-and-verizon-cell-tower-projects/
Sustainable Finger Lakes Mothers Out Front - Tompkins County NY Safe Healthy Playing Fields Beyond Plastics GAIA US Canada Plastic Pollution Coalition Seneca Lake Guardian, A Waterkeeper Affiliate Discover Cayuga Lake Cayuga Lake Watershed Network Ithaca Times Ithaca Voice Extinction Rebellion Ithaca Tompkins County Climate Protection Initiative (TCCPI) Bike Walk Tompkins
Have you signed Jill’s letter? Dunkin’s is infamous for refusing to accept BYO cups! Let’s make them realize we are not taking it! Sign and share! Organizational sign-on welcome! Here is the link!  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeixOqnG5Fcg1iomfUg1avg8W8m2aRJmF_DfJZ7rrs0VZfu9Q/viewform
The Story of Stuff Project Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Race to Zero Waste Group
GAIA US/CanadasWaste-Free Advocates@Just ZerosIronbound Environmental Justice Valley Improvement ProjectstCalifornians Against WastejCenter For Environmental HealtheCenter for Biological DiversityoSeneca Lake Guardianerforbiodiv @seneLandfill Action & Remediation_Toxic-Free Futureillactiongroup @toYiyun Zhouuture @defendourhealth @yiyun80
#zerowaste #BYOLove #BYOReduces #ReduceReuse #BreakFreeFromPlastic
The Story of Stuff Project Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Race to Zero Waste Group
GAIA US/CanadasWaste-Free Advocates@Just ZerosIronbound Environmental Justice Valley Improvement ProjectstCalifornians Against WastejCenter For Environmental HealtheCenter for Biological DiversityoSeneca Lake Guardianerforbiodiv @seneLandfill Action & Remediation_Toxic-Free Futureillactiongroup @toYiyun Zhouuture @defendourhealth @yiyun80
#zerowaste #BYOLove #BYOReduces #ReduceReuse #BreakFreeFromPlastic
Dear Friends,
It looks as though the Town of Seneca Falls is playing the same cat and mouse game with all things solid waste/landfill related that the county has done. It feels like they are trying to dissuade public participation and wear us down by moving dates and locations, and it is happening again.
At a regular Town Board meeting scheduled for tomorrow, December 3rd, the Town Board of Seneca Falls was to revisit whether or not to grant the landfill a local operating permit. We learned that this vote will be set instead for a special meeting on January 21st at 6:00 pm in the Community Center 35 Water Street Seneca Falls, NY.
In the meantime, we encourage you to show up and speak at the December 3rd meeting if you can, and put the January 21st date on your calendar now.
Please continue to report any landfill odor every single time- here is the hotline number and an affidavit to complete for each instance.
We cannot let them tire us out, now is the time to remain extra vigilant and speak out against the landfill's continued operation.
As always, your support of our efforts to educate and protect the public is greatly appreciated- and now we have a special matching grant opportunity, so a donation of any amount goes twice as far!
It looks as though the Town of Seneca Falls is playing the same cat and mouse game with all things solid waste/landfill related that the county has done. It feels like they are trying to dissuade public participation and wear us down by moving dates and locations, and it is happening again.
At a regular Town Board meeting scheduled for tomorrow, December 3rd, the Town Board of Seneca Falls was to revisit whether or not to grant the landfill a local operating permit. We learned that this vote will be set instead for a special meeting on January 21st at 6:00 pm in the Community Center 35 Water Street Seneca Falls, NY.
In the meantime, we encourage you to show up and speak at the December 3rd meeting if you can, and put the January 21st date on your calendar now.
Please continue to report any landfill odor every single time- here is the hotline number and an affidavit to complete for each instance.
We cannot let them tire us out, now is the time to remain extra vigilant and speak out against the landfill's continued operation.
As always, your support of our efforts to educate and protect the public is greatly appreciated- and now we have a special matching grant opportunity, so a donation of any amount goes twice as far!
Giving Tuesday is Tuesday, December 3rd, and we're excited to announce that we have an anonymous donor willing to match a donation of any amount up to $20,000!
Seneca Lake Guardian is working hard year round to protect our clean air, water, and thriving agri-tourist economy. On Giving Tuesday, won't you help us continue our efforts by making a donation at https://senecalakeguardian.org/Donate-to-Seneca-Lake-Guardian.
Your donation will go twice as far, giving us an extra boost to keep fighting the state's largest landfill, the polluting Greenidge power station along Seneca Lake, PFAS contamination in our waterways, and Harmful Algal Blooms.
Having trouble choosing the perfect gift? Consider a donation in honor of a friend, colleague or relative! Add instructions in the Comments field when you make your donation, and we'll notify them of your gift.
If you prefer to send a donation by mail, please make your check payable to Seneca Lake Guardian and send to:
Seneca Lake Guardian
PO Box 333
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Thank you for this opportunity, and for your continued support!
https://senecalakeguardian.org/donate-to-seneca-lake-guardian/
Seneca Lake Guardian is working hard year round to protect our clean air, water, and thriving agri-tourist economy. On Giving Tuesday, won't you help us continue our efforts by making a donation at https://senecalakeguardian.org/Donate-to-Seneca-Lake-Guardian.
Your donation will go twice as far, giving us an extra boost to keep fighting the state's largest landfill, the polluting Greenidge power station along Seneca Lake, PFAS contamination in our waterways, and Harmful Algal Blooms.
Having trouble choosing the perfect gift? Consider a donation in honor of a friend, colleague or relative! Add instructions in the Comments field when you make your donation, and we'll notify them of your gift.
If you prefer to send a donation by mail, please make your check payable to Seneca Lake Guardian and send to:
Seneca Lake Guardian
PO Box 333
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Thank you for this opportunity, and for your continued support!
https://senecalakeguardian.org/donate-to-seneca-lake-guardian/
From Bluesky
Welcome to Seneca Lake Guardian
Our Lakes Need a Good Guardian
Seneca Lake Guardian is a New York State Not-for-Profit Corporation with 501(c)(3) and is dedicated to preserving and protecting the health of the Finger Lakes, its residents and visitors, its rural community character, and its agricultural and tourist related businesses through public education, citizen participation, engagement with decision makers, and networking with like-minded organizations.