Please join us for an informative webinar with speakers from Scenic Hudson, American Farm Trust, and Lightstar Renewables as we discuss the emerging field of agrivoltaics, whereby solar energy and agriculture coexist. When producers design and manage their products with the environment in mind, the products we enjoy will become less toxic and more reusable and recyclable.Īgrivoltaics: Maximizing Land Use with Solar and Agriculture - Thursday September 29th at 6:00 pm Numerous states are addressing how consumer product producers can take responsibility for the environmental, health, economic, and social impacts of their products. The Future of Waste: Recycling and Extended Producer Responsibility - Wednesday September 28th at 6:00 pm Lastly, a recent volunteer-led program in Orange County will be explained.įood Scrap Recycling in the Private Sector Hear about the County’s structure, its Residential Food Scrap Transportation and Disposal Program, the Village of Scarsdale’s successful food scrap drop off and curbside collection program, and the County’s Compost and Education Facility (CompostED). Learn about Westchester County’s efforts to divert food scraps from the solid waste stream and promote local composting efforts. Municipal Food Scrap Collections Programs - Tuesday September 27th at 6:00 pm Orange County Planning Department Climate Solutions Week in the Hudson Valley To view recorded 11/30/22 meeting, click here. This roundtable offers a forum for CAC members in Orange County to share successes and learn about the conservation efforts of neighboring communities. Conservation Advisory Councils (CACs) educate the public, create inventories of important natural resources, assist planning boards with reviews of proposed development projects, contribute to the development of local conservation plans and policies, and can research topics of local interest such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, water protection, open space, and or tree preservation/management to name just a few. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Hudson River Estuary, New York State Association of Conservation Commissions and the Orange County Department of Planning invite you to the Orange County Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) Roundtable (Zoom meeting) on Wednesday, November 30, 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Orange County Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) Roundtable Currently, Tree Talk and Invasive Species are available on the Recorded Meetings page. To watch recordings for previous workshops, please visit our Recorded Meetings page. įor more information on the other available workshops, click here. For more information about this event, click here. Orange County’s Division of Environmental Facilities and Services (DEFS) and Orange County Department of Planning will join local community organizations, schools, and businesses to promote food waste recycling at the Orange County Food Security and Sustainability Initiative (OCFSS). Food Waste Recycling Showcase (in person) at Downing Park Urban Farm, located at 207 Carpenter Avenue in Newburgh. What do we need to get done to meet New York State's ambitious climate goals? Hear how local leaders are tackling this challenge. Learn about the Regional Climate Action Road Map and Tool Kit. Hudson Valley Climate Action Conference at Kaplan Hall at SUNY Orange Newburgh Campus. Advance registration is required, please click here to register. Learn about initiatives and strategies to protect wetlands, streams, drinking water and the Hudson River. The third workshop is titled Water: Wetlands, Streams, Zoning, and Rights and will be held on March 29th. Orange County's 3rd Annual virtual March Madness Sustainability Edition will have six virtual workshops throughout the rest of March and the beginning of April. March Madness Sustainability Edition Meetings 2023
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