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NYSACC makes local conservation work easier—by connecting communities to practical resources, trainings, and real peer support across New York State. We’re excited to launch a new member benefit: this quarterly newsletter featuring community news, grant opportunities, upcoming events, and opportunities to connect and collaborate with peers across the state. Local Environmental Leadership Communities across New York are facing…
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NYS Septic System Replacement Fund
New NYS program to help remove haarmful PFAS from private wells. The NYS Septic System Replacement Fund helps Homeowners within a certain distance of priority water bodies with septic system maintenance . This new program helps remove harmful PFAS (A group of synthetic “forever chemicals” that do not easily break down) from private wells. A…
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Dutchess County Earth Day Event
The County in partnership with The Environmental Cooperative at the Vassar Barns will be hosting an Earth Day Event. This free event, open to the public, will offer environmental education, interactive activities and community engagement. Residents of all ages are invited to participate and learn about ways to reduce waste, conserve resources and protect the…
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The 2024 Dutchess County Annual CAC & EMC Roundtable
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Young Engineers Empowerment Program
The Dutchess County EMC is partnering with HVEA Engineers and Peach Hill Park to run the pilot program of the Young Engineers Empowerment Program, where high school students learn valuable STEM skills while they design and build a new rain garden for stormwater management at Peach Hill Park. Day 1 – Students learned how to fly…
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Great Opportunity to Build STEM Skills
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Road Salt – Climate Smart Rhinebeck
What is salt brine? Salt brine is a solution of salt (sodium chloride, or NaCl) and water. It has a much lower freezing point than freshwater, and is a useful tool in reducing the adhesion of snow and ice to road surfaces. While some brine cocktails are exclusively saltwater, some include calcium chloride or magnesium…
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Plastic-Free Back to School Guide
Invest in Reusable Foodware For Plastic-Free, Zero-Waste Snacks and Lunches Buy In Bulk, Bring Your Own Containers and Shop Local Check Your Office, Shelves, Desk, and Closet for School Supplies Before You Buy Get New (To You) Clothes By Buying Secondhand Use This As An Opportunity To Educate Your Child For detail information on each…
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Use Less-Toxic Products
We put ourselves, our families, and our pets at risk when we use herbicides, pesticides, highly corrosive products like drain cleaners, and toxins like ammonia and bleach. Sewage treatment plants don’t eliminate these chemicals, and many find their way into our air, water and ecosystems. Fortunately, there are safer alternatives that work just as well.…
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DC Urban Trail Project
The trail is to be built on the old Railroad ROW that was used to transfer trains from the Hudson Line to the former Maybrook Line (WRSDRT, Walkway over the Hudson and now Empire State Trail). It will start by the Sewage Treatment plant, just south of Marist, run up into the Former Hudson River…