Rain Garden Planting: Northport Volunteers Needed!
Nov
9
10:30 AM10:30

Rain Garden Planting: Northport Volunteers Needed!

  • End of James St. at the Pocket Park (map)
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Join us for Our Rain Garden Planting!

Calling All Gardeners - We Need Your Help!

This new rain garden will reduce polluted stormwater entering Northport Harbor.

Rain Gardens, also called “Green Infrastructure”, use natural landscapes and native plantings as a successful and cost-effective way to reduce flooding, prevent polluted runoff, increase property values, and add beauty to our community.

Citizens Campaign for the Environment and the Village of Northport are working together to install beautiful new rain gardens that will prevent polluted stormwater runoff from reaching Northport Harbor and Long Island Sound.  We need a little help with the plantings!

Join us to help plant this important rain garden. Experts will be available to help, but we need volunteers to lend a hand!

 

When:      Saturday, November 9, 2024

Time:        10:30am-12:30pm (Coffee and donuts will be provided)

Location: End of James St. at the Pocket Park

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What's Brewin' Offshore?
Nov
12
6:00 PM18:00

What's Brewin' Offshore?

What’s Brewin’ Offshore?

RSVP Today!

CCE is co-hosting "What's Brewin' Offshore" with New York League of Conservation Voters, Climate Jobs NY, and Vineyard Offshore on Tuesday, November 12th. We will have an overview of the need for offshore wind and Vineyard Offshore’s proposed project to bring clean energy to Long Island as well as snacks and refreshments. This event is free to attend and open to the public.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 6:00 PM -  8:00 PM ET

Somerset Brewery, 94 Cherry Valley Ave Unit C, West Hempstead, NY

21+. Must RSVP to attend, RSVP is here

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Climate Chats
Oct
17
7:00 PM19:00

Climate Chats

Find Out What our Congressional Candidates Plan to Do to Protect Long Island Communities from Climate Change!

Join CCE, Students for Climate Action, Renewable Energy Long Island, and Citizens Climate Lobby virtually on the evening of October 17th for Climate Chats—hear directly from six candidates running for Congress on Long Island about their plans to fight Climate Change

We are witnessing devastating results of climate change throughout our nation. Here on Long Island, we are particularly vulnerable. In the next Congress, our representatives from Suffolk and Nassau will have an important role to play in ensuring protections for our coastal communities, local economy, emerging industries, and environmental resources. 

This event will feature short, 15-minute “chats” with six candidates running for Congress to answer questions on climate change, energy, and sustainability from a panel of experienced environmental leaders. This event will be open and free to the public.

Date: Thursday, October 17 
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Register: Get the Zoom link for the free event here 

Candidate Interviews with:
• NY-01: Congressman Nick LaLota
• NY-01: John Avlon
• NY-02: Congressman Andrew Garbarino
• NY-02: Rob Lubin
• NY-03: Congressman Tom Suozzi
• NY-03: Mike LiPetri

Thank you for joining us!

Sincerely,
All of us at CCE

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Suffolk County Clean Water Ballot Community Meeting
Oct
8
7:00 PM19:00

Suffolk County Clean Water Ballot Community Meeting

Join Us for a Free Community Meeting to Find Out about Prop 2 on the Ballot this Election Day!

Prop 2 is designed to help restore Suffolk County’s drinking water, beaches, bays, harbors, lakes, and rivers

Register Now! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeidfLv2PSJX6vbtnYxyRpLcB6pKgpEwhfylHKkMY1GmK8lYg/viewform

Citizens Campaign for the Environment is sponsoring an educational forum to provide information on Prop 2 on the ballot in Suffolk County this November. If approved, Prop 2 will create a reliable, needed funding stream to expand sewers and provide grants to homeowners to replace their antiquated cesspools and septic systems.

CCE Executive Director Adrienne Esposito will be joined by Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine and Suffolk County Legislator Dominick Thorne to discuss this important county program.

Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: South Country Ambulance Building – The Community Room
420 Station Road, Bellport

Thank you for joining us!

Sincerely,
All of us at CCE

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Environmental Equinox Awards Gala
Sep
26
6:00 PM18:00

Environmental Equinox Awards Gala

Join us September 26, 2024 to Celebrate 39 Years of Grassroots Advocacy!

Get ready to join CCE for our Environmental Equinox Awards Gala to celebrate over three and a half decades of grassroots accomplishments. 

  • When: Thursday, September 26, 2024, 6:00pm–10:00pm

  • Where: The Piermont, 494 Fire Island Ave, Babylon, NY

Stay tuned for Sponsorships opportunities. 

Please contact Maureen at 516-390-7150 or mmurphy@citizenscampaign.org

The equinox is the time of year when the sun crosses the equator and the length of the day equals the length of the night on all parts of the earth. The equinox is a symbol of achieving environmental and societal harmony.

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2024 Great Lakes Conference
Sep
26
to Sep 27

2024 Great Lakes Conference

The 2024 Great Lakes Conference will be held from Thursday, September 26 to Friday, September 27 in Chicago, Illinois.

Two full days of interesting breakout sessions, as well as a fabulous reception, fun field trips, and plenty of time for relationship building and networking!

Visit https://www.healthylakes.org/great-lakes-conference-2024 for up to date information on the conference.

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 “Power Hour” Zoom on BESS
Aug
8
7:00 PM19:00

“Power Hour” Zoom on BESS

We are in the process of transitioning from polluting fossil fuels to renewable energy, including wind and solar energy. As part of this transition, we will need to use battery energy storage systems (BESS). These systems provide the capacity to reduce our reliance on fossil fuel based generated power and stabilize the grid, thereby providing significant environmental and public health benefits. With offshore wind coming to Long Island in 2026 and the continued build-out of solar energy, BESS will be a crucial component of our clean energy future.

North Hempstead is considering placing a one-year moratorium on BESS. There is no reason for a moratorium except to dissuade BESS development. North Hempstead can, and should, create new zoning codes for this technology so it can be permitted safely and effectively—without a moratorium. 

Want to Learn more about BESS before the Town Board meeting? Join us for a “Power Hour” Zoom on BESS this Thursday:
In advance of the Town Board meeting, we will be co-hosting a one hour zoom meeting to discuss some key facts about BESS, its value to our grid, and what you can do to make sure North Hempstead allows this important clean energy technology to move forward. This is a great opportunity to learn more about what has been going on with BESS and ask any questions before coming to the Town Board meeting next week. Join the “Power Hour” on Thursday August 8th at 7pm on Zoom. Register here.

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Southampton Town Board Meeting
Jul
23
6:00 PM18:00

Southampton Town Board Meeting

The Town of Southampton is considering, once again, to extend its moratorium on battery energy storage systems, which are a necessary part of our transition off fossil fuels

Make your voice heard at the Southampton Town Board meeting and support ending the moratorium

We are in the process of transitioning from polluting fossil fuels to renewable energy, including wind and solar energy. As part of this transition, we will need to use battery energy storage systems (BESS). These systems provide capacity to reduce our reliance on fossil fuel based generated power and stabilize the grid, thereby providing significant environmental and public health benefits. 

The Town of Southampton placed a moratorium on BESS over one year ago, claiming they needed to create new zoning codes for this technology so it can be permitted safely and effectively. They have had ample time and expert guidance, yet they are still not advancing their codes and are considering extending the moratorium again

Please attend the Southampton Town Board meeting on June 23rd at 6:00 PM to let your elected officials know that you support battery energy storage and urge them to not extend the moratorium. 

Southampton Town Board Meeting

When: Tuesday, July 23, at 6:00 pm

Where: Southampton Town Hall, 116 Hampton Road, Southampton, NY

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“Power Hour” Zoom on BESS
Jul
18
7:00 PM19:00

“Power Hour” Zoom on BESS

Want to Learn more about BESS before the Town Board meeting? Join us for a “Power Hour” Zoom on BESS this Thursday at 7pm:

In advance of the Town Board meeting, we will be co-hosting a one-hour zoom meeting to discuss some key facts about BESS, its value to our grid, and what you can do to make sure Southampton allows this important clean energy technology to move forward. This is a great opportunity to learn more about what has been going on with BESS in Southampton and ask any questions before coming to the Town Board meeting next week. Join the “Power Hour” on Thursday July 18th at 7pm on zoom. Register here.

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Tackling Plastic Pollution in Long Island Sound
Jul
16
12:30 PM12:30

Tackling Plastic Pollution in Long Island Sound

Join us for a free “Plastic-Free July” webinar to learn about plastic pollution in Long Island Sound and how to help advance solutions!

CCE and our partners at the Coastal Watershed Network invite you to join a free Zoom webinar for Plastic-Free July to learn about newly identified microplastic “hot spots” in Long Island Sound, research related to microplastics and algal blooms, and solutions to reduce plastic pollution. Participants will hear from the experts and have the opportunity to ask questions.

Webinar details:
Date: Tuesday, July 16
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Where: Via Zoom (register here)

Speakers/Topics:

  • Rachael Miller, Founder of the Rozalia Project: Microplastic “Hot Spots” in
    Long Island Sound

  • Nicole Gullason and Natasha Mishra, Students at Smithtown High School West: Connection between Microplastics and Algal Blooms

  • Adrienne Esposito, Executive Director at Citizens Campaign for the Environment: Individual, Corporate, and Policy Solutions to Reduce Plastic Pollution in the Sound

Thank you for joining us!

Sincerely,
All of us at CCE

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Want to Learn More about Battery Energy Storage?
Jun
26
7:00 PM19:00

Want to Learn More about Battery Energy Storage?

Join us for a free community meeting on battery energy storage and its role in Long Island’s transition to renewable energy 

New York is a leader in the fight against climate change, with targets of 70% renewable energy by 2030 and carbon neutral electricity by 2040. We are in the process of transitioning from polluting fossil fuels to renewable energy, including wind and solar energy. 

As part of this transition, we will need to use battery energy storage systems (BESS). These systems provide capacity that will reduce our reliance on fossil fuel based generated power, thereby providing significant environmental and public health benefits. They will also help stabilize the energy grid as we move towards achieving our state energy mandates, powering thousands of homes and bringing significant economic benefits to our region. 

Join us and our partners to learn how large-scale battery storage works and the critical role it will play in transitioning us away from polluting fossil fuel power plants. We will have a presentation followed by a Q&A.  Register here

When: Wednesday, June 26th at 7:00 pm

Where: Christ Episcopal Church, 12 Prospect Street, Babylon, NY

Thank you for joining us!

Sincerely, 

All of us at CCE

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Long Island Clean Water Symposium
May
16
2:30 PM14:30

Long Island Clean Water Symposium

  • Long Island University Student Center Auditorium (map)
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Citizen’s Campaign for the Environment, North Shore Land Alliance and The Nature Conservancy are co-hosting a conference that will bring together leaders in the field of water science.  Leading experts will update attendees about the condition of local water, including surface water and drinking water.  There will also be a robust panel discussion that will focus on solutions that both municipalities and homeowners can use to address the protection of this critical natural resource.

For more information, please contact Max Tetrault, Water Quality Improvement Coordinator at max@northshorelandalliance.org or call 516-922-1028.

https://northshorelandalliance.org/?event=long-island-clean-water-symposium&event_date=2024-05-16

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Fashion Act Lobby Day
May
7
9:30 AM09:30

Fashion Act Lobby Day

Join us and our partners for a day of lobbying on the Fashion Act in Albany on May 7 including press conference!

Register Today!

Fashion Act lobby days are exciting affairs featuring industry leaders like Ken Pucker, former COO of Timberland and Dana Davis, VP of Sustainability at Mara Hoffman; sustainability and social change influencers like Thania Peck of Catcher in the Style and Jazmine Rogers of That Curly Top; celebrities like Rosario Dawson and Kelly Dempsey, runner up on Project Runway; not to mention the citizen participants who make it all happen! 

Our coalition is a big tent of organizations from buisness, to social justice, to labor, and national and state environmental justice and conservation organization. You can see our extensive list of supporters at www.thefashionact.org.

We will charter a bus at approximately 7:00am (TBC) from 64 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10012 (also TBC) and leave Albany approximately at 4pm (TBC) to return to Wooster Street.

Seats are limited at 55 total and we expect a full bus. Participants are welcome to arrive separately as well. Please sign up below so we can effectively schedule travel and lawmaker meetings.

Please use this form to register individually. Please share this form with anyone in your party or group who plans to attend.

We can't wait to see you there!

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Community Meeting on 1,4-Dioxane and Public Health
Apr
22
7:00 PM19:00

Community Meeting on 1,4-Dioxane and Public Health

CCE and the Yale Superfund Research Center will be hosting a free community meeting to discuss the impacts of 1,4-dioxane in drinking water and Yale’s new health study on Long Island

Register Today

1,4-dioxane is a contaminant of concern in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. This chemical, referred to as a "forever chemical," has been used in industrial practices and common household products including shampoo, body wash, laundry detergent, baby products, and dish soaps. The EPA classifies 1,4-dioxane as a likely carcinogen, but its effects on public health are still not well known. Unfortunately, Long Island had some of the highest levels of 1,4-dioxane in drinking water in the nation. 

The Yale Superfund Research Center is in the initial phase of investigating 1,4-dioxane exposure on human health in Long Island communities. CCE has partnered with Yale Superfund Research Center in a 1,4-dioxane health study for Long Island residents. This critical study seeks to engage Long Island residents to participate in this drinking water and blood sample health study.  

To learn more about this groundbreaking study, please join our community meeting with the Yale Superfund Research Center. 

When: Monday, April 22, from 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Where: Hicksville Public Library, 169 Jerusalem Ave, Hicksville, NY 

Register Today!

Thank you for joining us!

Sincerely,
All of us at CCE

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Water Quality Presentation
Apr
18
6:15 PM18:15

Water Quality Presentation

Attend the 9th annual Water Quality Presentation on Thursday, April 18, 2024, sponsored by the Northport Yacht Club.

 

Learn about the quality of our waterways, solutions to protect them, and how you can help

 

The Cash Bar and Complimentary Appetizers will start at 6:15 p.m. The Presentations will begin at 7:00 p.m.   

 

If you have not yet registered, please register by email at waterqualityli@gmail.com

Speakers include:

Dr. Ryan B. Wallace, Adelphi University

Adrienne Esposito, Citizens Campaign for the Environment

David Ansel, Save the Sound

Kevin McDonals, Nature Conservancy

Assemblyman Keith Brown

Deputy Suffolk County Executive Jennifer Juengst

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Earth Day Advocacy Day
Apr
16
9:00 AM09:00

Earth Day Advocacy Day

Join CCE and our partners in Albany for Earth Day Advocacy Day in support of legislation to protect New York’s water quality, land, public health, and combat climate change.

Register today to use your voice to once again make a change

When: Tuesday, April 16th, 9:30am-4:00pm

Where: NYS Capitol, Albany

What are this year's priorities?

We’re glad you asked! This year, there are five tracks we will be covering:

  1. Environmental Justice & Health

  2. Lead Poisoning Prevention

  3. Water Resource Protection

  4. Waste Reduction

  5. Clean Energy and Climate Justice

In the past two years, we had nearly 200 people from over 30 organizations join together to urge legislators to take action our bills, contributing to 11 bills passing both houses of the legislature, and 7 bills being signed into law. YOU DID THAT!

Register today to help make this year’s event another successful Earth Day Advocacy Day!

Refreshments will be provided and travel stipends are available upon request.

Our growing list of sponsors include Adirondack Council, Alliance for a Green Economy, Alliance for Clean Energy NY, Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester, Citizens Campaign for the Environment, Clean+Healthy, Earthjustice, Environmental Advocates New York, Flatley Read, Green Inside And Out, Moms for a Nontoxic New York, Natural Resources Defense Council, New York Clinicians for Climate Action, New York League of Conservation Voters, New York State American Academy of Pediatrics, New York Sustainable Business Council, New Yorkers for Clean Power, PFOAProject NY, Renewable Heat Now, Riverkeeper, Seneca Lake Guardian, Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter, and WE ACT for Environmental Justice.

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Lunch and Learn with Propel NY Energy
Apr
9
12:00 PM12:00

Lunch and Learn with Propel NY Energy

Join us for a Zoom presentation and Q &A with Propel NY Energy to learn more about their project to deliver clean energy to LI, NYC, and Westchester

Join Citizens Campaign for the Environment and the NY League of Conservation Voters Education Fund on April 9th for a free informational Lunch and Learn presentation with Propel NY Energy. The Propel team will be giving updates on their project to bolster the electric transmission network through parts of Long Island, New York City and Westchester County to create clean energy pathways for delivering clean energy, including offshore wind. The Propel project was selected by New York State in June of 2023. The Propel project includes nearly 90 miles of new underground transmission and several new sub stations to aid NY in achieving our climate goals. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2026 to put the project in service in 2030.

This is a great opportunity to learn about Propel NY Energy and have a discussion with their team. There will be an opportunity for Q & A after the presentation. We hope you can join us. Please register for this free Zoom event today!

When: Tuesday, April 9, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM


Thank you for joining us!

Sincerely, 
All of us at CCE

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Buffalo Beauty Justice Fair
Mar
21
12:00 PM12:00

Buffalo Beauty Justice Fair

Are you concerned about the toxic chemicals commonly found in cosmetics and other personal care products? Did you know that many of the most toxic products are aggressively marketed towards people of color? Do you want to help do something about this?

https://www.weact.org/event/buffalo-beauty-justice-fair/

Beauty Justice is the movement to advocate for safer personal care products and dismantle the racist beauty standards. If this interests you, then come to WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s fun beauty justice advocacy fair where you will learn about beauty justice and how you can take direct action to get these harmful toxic chemicals out of beauty products. This festive event will be held at the Buffalo History Museum (1 Museum Court) from 12:00-3:00 PM on Thursday, March 21. In addition to providing educational and advocacy opportunities, we will have opportunities to win clean beauty products and free clean-beauty makeovers.

RSVP Today

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1,4 Dioxane Public Comment Hearing
Feb
6
1:00 PM13:00

1,4 Dioxane Public Comment Hearing

1,4 Dioxane Public Comment Hearing

Instructions on how to "join" the hearings, how to provide an oral statement, and how to register for the hearing may be accessed at the proposed regulations webpage for Part 352-1at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/regulations/propregulations.html#public

Date:  Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Time:  1:00 p.m
Location: electronically via Webex Events

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1,4 Dioxane: The Hidden Carcinogen Community Meeting
Jan
25
7:00 PM19:00

1,4 Dioxane: The Hidden Carcinogen Community Meeting

Join Us for a Community Meeting on 1,4-Dioxane

CCE, Assemblywoman Taylor Darling, and the Yale Superfund Research Center will be hosting a free community meeting on January 25th to discuss the impacts of 1,4-dioxane in your community

Learn more about how you could potentially participate in Yale’s new health study looking at human exposure to this toxic chemical

1,4-Dioxane is an emerging contaminant of concern in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. This "forever chemical" has been used in industrial practices and was found in 80% of common household products that CCE had tested, including shampoo, body wash, laundry detergent, baby products, and dish soaps. The EPA has listed 1,4-dioxane as a carcinogen, but its effects on public health are still not well known. Unfortunately, Long Island has some of the highest levels of 1,4-dioxane in drinking water in the nation. 

The Yale Superfund Research Center is in the initial phase of investigating 1,4-dioxane exposure on human health in Long Island communities. CCE has partnered with Yale Superfund Research Center in a 1,4-dioxane health study for Long Island residents. This study seeks to engage Long Island residents to better understand the impact of 1,4-dioxane exposure on public health. We will be recruiting community members to participate in this drinking water and blood sample study.  

To learn more about this groundbreaking study, please join our community meeting with Assemblywoman Taylor Darling and the Yale Superfund Research Center. 

When: Thursday, January 25, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: Hempstead Public Library, 115 James A. Garner Way, Hempstead, NY

Please Register Today!

Thank you for joining us!

Sincerely, 
All of us at CCE

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Long Island: Offshore Wind Educational Open House
Jan
24
6:00 PM18:00

Long Island: Offshore Wind Educational Open House

Offshore Wind Educational Open Houses

NYSERDA is hosting Offshore Wind educational Open Houses in several locations. Join NYSERDA, New York State agencies, offshore wind project developers, and other industry partners to learn about the State’s work to responsibly develop offshore wind to advance the critical clean energy targets of New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

These events are an opportunity for frontline and environmental justice communities and allies to speak directly with New York State agencies about the responsible development of offshore wind, as a critical part of a just transition to a clean energy future, and to offshore wind developers about their commitments to delivering benefits to historically disadvantaged communities, including workforce development opportunities.

Long Island: Wednesday, January 24, 2024

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET

Long Beach Public Library

111 W Park Ave, Long Beach, NY 11561

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Long Island: Offshore Wind Educational Open House
Jan
23
12:00 PM12:00

Long Island: Offshore Wind Educational Open House

  • Hofstra University, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center (map)
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Offshore Wind Educational Open Houses

NYSERDA is hosting Offshore Wind educational Open Houses in several locations. Join NYSERDA, New York State agencies, offshore wind project developers, and other industry partners to learn about the State’s work to responsibly develop offshore wind to advance the critical clean energy targets of New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

These events are an opportunity for frontline and environmental justice communities and allies to speak directly with New York State agencies about the responsible development of offshore wind, as a critical part of a just transition to a clean energy future, and to offshore wind developers about their commitments to delivering benefits to historically disadvantaged communities, including workforce development opportunities.

Long Island: Tuesday, January 23, 2024

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET and 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET

Hofstra University, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center

Hempstead, NY 11549

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Capital Region: Offshore Wind Educational Open House
Jan
17
6:00 PM18:00

Capital Region: Offshore Wind Educational Open House

Offshore Wind Educational Open Houses

NYSERDA is hosting Offshore Wind educational Open Houses in several locations. Join NYSERDA, New York State agencies, offshore wind project developers, and other industry partners to learn about the State’s work to responsibly develop offshore wind to advance the critical clean energy targets of New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

These events are an opportunity for frontline and environmental justice communities and allies to speak directly with New York State agencies about the responsible development of offshore wind, as a critical part of a just transition to a clean energy future, and to offshore wind developers about their commitments to delivering benefits to historically disadvantaged communities, including workforce development opportunities.

Capital Region: Wednesday, January 17, 2024

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET

The Albany Armory

195 Washington Avenue, Albany NY 12210

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Climate Action Party: Rise Up New York 2024!
Jan
16
7:00 PM19:00

Climate Action Party: Rise Up New York 2024!

  • https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-action-party-rise-up-new-york-2024-tickets-786759267147 (map)
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On January 16th at 7 pm (ET) you can help get the 2024 New York legislative session off to a great start! Eight bills deserve to pass through the legislature early in the session. Get your free ticket here for this virtual event!

These bills are all popular environmental bills that passed the New York Senate, but for one reason or another didn’t pass in the Assembly. The legislature should pass the bills right at the top of the session.

And you can help! Learn about the bills from leaders in some of New York’s top environmental organizations and then take action using the Climate Action Now App to ensure the bills move through the legislature early in the session.

About Our Featured Guests

Caitlin Ferrante, Conservation & Development Program Manager for the Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter, has been working on policy issues in NYS since 2010. She joined the NY Chapter of the Sierra Club after realizing that she wanted to address environmental issues and was drawn to the grassroots structure of the Sierra Club. Caitlin has advocated on a myriad of issues including the NYS fracking ban, working to get toxic chemicals out of everyday consumer products, banning the use of toxic neonic pesticides, a plastics reduction policy, and much more. Caitlin serves on the advisory board of the NYS Pollution Prevention Institute and also serves on the Town of Guilderland's Conservation Advisory Council as well as Guilderland's Comprehensive Update Plan Committee.

Briana Carbajal is the State Legislative Manager at WE ACT for Environmental Justice. They are responsible for working directly with State legislators and agencies to build programs and policies that advance environmental justice for the Northern Manhattan community and other environmental justice communities across New York. Prior to joining WE ACT, Briana worked for Friends of the Earth in Washington, D.C. to keep false climate mitigation solutions out of federal policy priorities. All of their previous work experience centers around advancing racial equity in the name of social justice.

Jeremy Cherson is Senior Manager of Government Affairs at Riverkeeper. He earned his MS in Environmental Policy at the Bard Center for Environmental Policy in Annandale-on-Hudson in New York’s Hudson Valley. Jeremy started his career as an undergraduate at American University in Washington, D.C., organizing support for the McCain-Lieberman climate bill for Environment America in 2007. He has since been an AmeriCorps member in central California, monitored conservation easements in Alabama and Georgia, and served as the camp supervisor at an environmental summer camp in Atlanta. Jeremy now serves as the Senior Manager of Government Affairs working to advance Riverkeeper’s priorities in Albany and Washington, DC.

Alisha Deen-Steindler is a Policy Analyst at The Nature Conservancy in New York. Alisha has legislative and policy experience in Philadelphia, California, South Florida and Detroit. Her work includes water policy, land use planning, air quality and environmental justice in both small rural and urban communities. She has worked in government relations for several non-profit organizations and a federal task force for ecosystem restoration. Alisha earned a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Florida International University, and a M.S. in Environmental Studies from the University of Oregon.

Sophia Longsworth is the Campaign Manager for Clean+Healthy who proudly hails from the island of Grenada (Gree-nay-da) in the West Indies. She works on toxics policies including PFAS and lead, organizes advocacy days with our allies, including the annual Earth Day Advocacy Day, and provides support to NYS legislators championing our legislative priorities. Sophia co-leads the national Cumulative Impacts and Mandatory Emissions Reductions team at Coming Clean, and is active in the PFAS workgroups for Safer States. She is also an Adjunct Lecturer of Environmental Science at Hostos Community College.

Andrew WIlliams is Deputy State Policy Director with the New York League of Conservation Voters. Andrew works with the League’s members, staff, and partners to advance policies and legislation that protect New York’s environment and health. Previously, Andrew worked in the labor movement for the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters as their New York State Political Coordinator, and before that, as a legislative staffer in the New York State Assembly. Andrew has a B.A. in Politics Science from SUNY Plattsburgh.

About Our Moderators

Tim Guinee, President of Climate Action Now, has been a veteran in numerous climate campaigns around the country, most notably as the Legislative Coordinator for the New York Climate Reality Chapters Coalition. Former Vice President Al Gore awarded Tim the Alfredo Sirkis Memorial Green Ring Award for his work on the climate crisis.

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Tackling Local Nitrogen Pollution
Jan
11
12:00 PM12:00

Tackling Local Nitrogen Pollution

Join us for our first webinar of 2024, as we address a critical source of nitrogen pollution in Long Island Sound: Fertilizer.

January 11, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Zoom
https://bit.ly/N7WebinarSignup

Join Hannah Vagts, Project Manager from the Henry L. Ferguson Museum and the Fishers Island Seagrass Management Coalition; Dr. Jamie Vaudrey, Research Coordinator for the Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve; and Adrienne Esposito, Executive Director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment for a discussion on the scientific, policy, and practical approaches to reducing fertilizer use in communities around the Sound.

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Red Hook, Brooklyn: Offshore Wind Educational Open House
Jan
10
6:00 PM18:00

Red Hook, Brooklyn: Offshore Wind Educational Open House

Offshore Wind Educational Open Houses

NYSERDA is hosting Offshore Wind educational Open Houses in several locations. Join NYSERDA, New York State agencies, offshore wind project developers, and other industry partners to learn about the State’s work to responsibly develop offshore wind to advance the critical clean energy targets of New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

These events are an opportunity for frontline and environmental justice communities and allies to speak directly with New York State agencies about the responsible development of offshore wind, as a critical part of a just transition to a clean energy future, and to offshore wind developers about their commitments to delivering benefits to historically disadvantaged communities, including workforce development opportunities.

Red Hook, Brooklyn: Wednesday, January 10, 2024

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET

Joseph Miccio Community Center

110 W 9th St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

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Astoria, Queens: Offshore Wind Educational Open House
Jan
9
6:00 PM18:00

Astoria, Queens: Offshore Wind Educational Open House

Offshore Wind Educational Open Houses

NYSERDA is hosting Offshore Wind educational Open Houses in several locations. Join NYSERDA, New York State agencies, offshore wind project developers, and other industry partners to learn about the State’s work to responsibly develop offshore wind to advance the critical clean energy targets of New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

These events are an opportunity for frontline and environmental justice communities and allies to speak directly with New York State agencies about the responsible development of offshore wind, as a critical part of a just transition to a clean energy future, and to offshore wind developers about their commitments to delivering benefits to historically disadvantaged communities, including workforce development opportunities.

Astoria, Queens: Tuesday, January 9, 2024

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET

Variety Boys and Girls Club

21-12 30th Rd, Queens, NY 11102

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