tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49532360194675929572012-01-26T14:03:53.348-05:00Re-ENERGIZE BUFFALO<b><big>All things GREEN: Energy, Environment, and Economy</big></b><br><i>*Grow Clean Energy *Cut Pollution *Protect Health *Create Jobs</i>David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.comBlogger2771100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-79974495103230218622012-01-24T19:38:00.000-05:002012-01-26T14:03:53.357-05:00Activists and EPA Deliver Safe Water to Families with Wells Polluted after Gas Drilling  EPA found toxic chemicals that pose health concerns Residents of Dimock Pennsylvania were not warned of possible risks to their well water in 2008 when they were asked to lease their land for gas drilling and hydrofracking in the Marcellus Shale. Soon after Cabot Oil & Gas began drilling the gas wells in 2008, Dimock res­i­dents began expe­ri­enc­ing severe prob­lems with their well water. David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-16299127989940568142012-01-23T14:52:00.000-05:002012-01-24T20:20:46.134-05:00Public Workshops: Brownfield Opportunity AreasThe City of Buffalo has been awarded three grants from the New York Department of State to undertake studies at important Brownfield Opportunity Areas.The studies will be led by the City of Buffalo Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning, which has retained the expertise of land use, environmental, and economic consultants to formulate documents, and manage the study process. Public Workshops will David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-59403541362702908202012-01-23T11:39:00.000-05:002012-01-24T20:10:17.494-05:00Help Re-Tree WNY and Sabres Score a Green Goal When the surprise October snow storm of 2006 devastated much of the area’s towering foliage, it took with it some of the glory of springs to come. An all-volunteer organization, Re-Tree WNY, stepped forward with a bold plan to plant 30,000 new trees and help restore the area’s landscape.  Re-Tree WNY has planted a total of 23,880 of their 30,000 tree goal. The organization needs more helpDavid Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-59474344841614649722012-01-17T14:16:00.000-05:002012-01-19T10:44:56.924-05:00Gas Industry Gave Campaigns Big Bucks to Back Hydrofracking in NY StateA day before the Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) deadline for public comments on hydrofracking (also called hydraulic fracturing or fracking), a report was released by Common Cause indicating that the natural gas industry gave $1.34 million in campaign contributions to New York state politicians and their parties.“Hydraulic fracturing has raised environmental questions, and now David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-11975689562516690502012-01-17T13:24:00.000-05:002012-01-17T17:28:11.006-05:00Public Comment on NY Water Withdrawal RegulationsFrom the Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter:  Tell NY DEC We Need More Time For Public Comment on Water Withdrawal Regulations!  Comments on the proposed Water Withdrawal regulations are due Monday, January 22, 2012, and are intended to go into effect as early as February 15, 2012. However, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has held NO public hearings on them and does not intend David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-31214038468819400452012-01-17T11:05:00.000-05:002012-01-17T17:28:04.422-05:00Speaking About Climate Change..."Climate change, in my humble opinion, is the most important issue that we face," said Chris Hayes, the intelligent and informed moderator of "Up with Chris Hayes" on MSNBC. Panelists on last Saturday's broadcast were David Roberts, who writes on energy and climate at Grist.org, and also Michael Mann, climatologist and author of "The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars".  Interesting discussion! David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-31219579563846600342012-01-04T00:49:00.000-05:002012-01-18T05:31:19.628-05:00Hydrofracking: DEC Must Protect Our Drinking Water -- Take Action! High-volume hydraulic fracturing, also called hydrofracking or fracking, is a method to mine natural gas from shale rock seams deep underground. The process requires horizontal drilling from a vertical well, uses millions of gallons of water mixed with sand and some toxic chemicals, and produces large volumes of flowback wastewater containing additional toxic chemicals and radioactive David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-34095007814354441812012-01-01T09:43:00.000-05:002012-01-02T09:49:31.651-05:002012 -- Happy New Year! Happy New Year from Re-ENERGIZE BUFFALO  David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-37953208623343830612011-12-24T16:51:00.000-05:002011-12-24T17:47:34.976-05:00Merry Christmas to All! Merry Christmas - From My Family to Yours [Click to enlarge] David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-5420575490459337962011-12-24T15:37:00.000-05:002011-12-24T17:46:15.423-05:00Christmas Song for Peace on Earth"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" is a Christmas song by John Lennon, Yoko Ono and the Plastic Ono Band (1971). The children singing in the background are from the Harlem Community Choir. Peace on Earth, Good Will to Humanity!David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-12048530348184445372011-12-11T19:35:00.000-05:002012-01-18T05:32:44.277-05:00Take Action against Hydraulic FracturingThe use of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, to extract shale gas poses risks to drinking water, human health and safety as well as the well-being of people in affected communities. Contaminated water wells near drilling pads in Pennsylvania contain levels of shale gas that are flammable and can be explosive. Radioactivity, heavy metals and toxic chemicals in the shale contaminate wastewater David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-62562023488774394502011-12-06T12:27:00.000-05:002011-12-07T13:17:35.884-05:00A Permanent Radioactive Disposal Facility in Lewiston? Provide Public Input OnlineThe Restoration Advisory Board* is conducting a Public Survey regarding the following question and related issues:  QUESTION: Should the Federal Government create a permanent radioactive disposal facility in Lewiston, NY?  BACKGROUND: Provided by the Restoration Advisory Board The Lake Ontario Ordnance Works (LOOW) consists of approximately 7,500 acres of land, located in the Towns of Lewiston David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-21655089048682221272011-12-06T10:21:00.000-05:002011-12-12T13:35:31.568-05:00Green Solutions to Fix a Broken Economy Video: "The Story of Broke" with Annie Leonard The United States isn't broke. But the truth is, our economy is broken, producing more pollution, greenhouse gasses and garbage than any other country. But rather than invest in something better, we continue to keep this 'dinosaur economy' on life support with hundreds of billions of dollars of our tax money.   "The Story of Broke" calls for a David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-43194037726893620812011-11-28T12:47:00.001-05:002011-11-28T14:33:45.941-05:00Benefit for Occupy Buffalo - December 4th Message from Bill Nowak: I recently started working for the Health Care Coordinating Committee (HCCC) of the CWA - Communications Workers of America. The CWA has endorsed the Occupy movement, and one of my first tasks has been to help organize a benefit for Occupy Buffalo. Some of your courageous and motivated neighbors are going to be spending a very cold winter in Niagara Square raisingDavid Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-10877968528172999102011-11-28T10:38:00.000-05:002011-11-28T17:02:13.857-05:00Occupy Wall Street in Cartoons and a Graph Banks Too Big to Fail - Bailed Out by Taxpayers! Get Corporate $ Out of Politic$ !! David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-64011924710064669392011-10-31T11:08:00.000-04:002012-01-18T05:33:28.562-05:00Treating Hydro-Fracking Wastewater at Niagara Falls: Not Now, Maybe LaterAt a public meeting of the Niagara Falls Water Board on October 27, the third meeting in two months, speakers again raised concern about the Board's proposal to accept, treat and discharge hydro-fracking wastewater derived from shale-gas drilling into the Niagara River. Wastewater from hydro-fracking (a.k.a. fracking) contains chemicals added before drilling as well as toxic and radioactive David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-84634346827257796682011-10-24T22:48:00.000-04:002011-10-30T17:15:20.959-04:00Niagara Falls sees profits in fracking waste, while critics see another Love Canal  A public meeting will be held on Thursday, October 27. The city of Niagara Falls is home to world-famous waterfalls as well as to a well-known, hazardous-waste disaster that occurred in the Love Canal neighborhood. The Niagara Falls Water Board is exploring the possibility of cleaning up chemically-tainted wastewater derived from unconventional gas drilling using the process of horizontal, David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-82933470704351777502011-10-13T13:18:00.002-04:002011-10-13T13:18:55.009-04:00Public Meeting: Plan to treat Fracking Waste at Niagara Falls Guest post by Rita Yelda, WNY Drilling Defense, and Food & Water Watch In July, the Niagara Falls Water Board was reported to be exploring the possibility of treating wastewater containing toxic chemicals resulting from the unconventional shale gas drilling known as fracking. Yet there is little evidence that the Niagara Falls Water Treatment Plant can filter out the radiation or the David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-14325831735761075982011-10-05T11:50:00.001-04:002011-10-05T12:39:14.966-04:00The U.N. Climate Conference and Why It's Important Representatives of 194 countries are meeting in Panama at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, the last opportunity to reach a consensus on the reduction of carbon emissions before the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Durbin, South Africa later this year. Conference participants must win another commitment period for reducing carbon emissions from developed countries to David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-32213393107571662132011-10-05T10:52:00.000-04:002011-10-05T11:52:55.000-04:00Global Warming, Climate Policy and Honesty [Click image to enlarge] David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-69370952372197865162011-09-30T13:10:00.000-04:002011-09-30T13:13:23.656-04:00WNY Solar and Green Buildings Tour – October 1st  Solar and Green Building Tour It's the BIGGEST in NY State! Saturday, October 1, 2011 10am - 4pm The tour is FREE, self guided, and open to the public. We give you the addresses, you choose the ones you want to see. Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Green LEED buildings, Bale on Bale, Net Zero - you name it, we have it on the tour. Kickoff Awards Party will occur from 10am-11am at the David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-6742843795655974642011-09-30T12:53:00.001-04:002011-09-30T19:38:24.706-04:00Moving Planet - Rally to Move Beyond Fossil Fuels On Saturday, September 24th, thousands of people across the country and millions around the globe participated in a Moving Planet Day of Action -- calling for our leaders to move beyond fossil fuels. In every nation on earth people were in motion -- powering themselves without fossil fuels. The event was sponsored by The Sierra Club and 350.org. Michael Brune, Executive Director, The Sierra David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-46572910028334531262011-09-26T16:10:00.000-04:002011-10-24T11:13:34.833-04:00Gas Facts Fall Fest - Impacts of Fracking Join us! Sunday October 9th 2pm-5pm at the Buffalo Irish Center 245 Abbot Rd in South Buffalo Gas Facts Fall Fest Featuring: Film Premiere of a short documentary about Western New York families affected by fracking: "WNY Frack Chat" Informative presentations about how high-volume fracking in NYS could affect WNY Live music by Babik. If you already know their David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-9962070390663455912011-09-21T10:55:00.000-04:002011-09-30T16:58:46.459-04:00Niagara Falls Plans to Treat Wastewater from Shale-Gas Drilling A Public Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 22 In July, the Niagara Falls Water Board was reported to be exploring the possibility of treating wastewater containing toxic chemicals resulting from unconventional shale-gas drilling, known as horizontal, hydraulic fracturing or simply fracking. Water from the treatment plant would be released into the Niagara River which flows into David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-66449168140505282802011-06-20T07:52:00.017-04:002011-06-20T10:33:46.719-04:00Non-Profit Organizations: Cut Electricity Bills by Going SolarNo Up-front Costs -- Savings are Guaranteed!Non-profit organizations, like churches, schools, social and community service groups, can realize immediate savings on their electric bill by leasing solar panels and generating their own electricity. With leasing, there are no up-front purchase costs and no additional charge for installation.Bill Nowak is working with Solar Liberty to bring solar PV David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-651329411781974282011-06-18T09:22:00.030-04:002011-06-19T12:19:04.476-04:00Happy Father's Day -- Sunday, June 19thHey Dad, what was your favorite song back in the day?NPR came up with a fun idea for Father's Day on their blog, "All Songs Considered". They asked listeners to contact their Dad or Grandpa and ask him what his favorite song was when he was their age.To find out about the popular picks and hear some short music clips, listen to the NPR report here.To hear to the full versions of some of the David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-41155893118808757782011-05-29T13:05:00.026-04:002011-10-24T21:55:21.296-04:00Scientists find Shale Gas in Drinking Water near Industrial Drilling SitesFirst scientific study of its kind -- Gas industry refuses to share dataThe gas industry justifies the benefits of extracting shale gas by drilling and hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in terms of providing energy, economic stimulation and jobs. Also, some landowners have benefited by earning income from gas leases and royalties.However, other landowners claim that, subsequent to nearby David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-23734258484247925392011-05-28T22:24:00.004-04:002011-06-06T11:17:11.072-04:00Grow NY Solar Industry to Create Jobs, Reduce Pollution, and Stimulate EconomyNY Solar Industry Development & Jobs ActSolar energy accounts for the production of less than 0.02% of New York's electricity, according to the NY League of Conservation Voters. Instead of attracting investment, New York has diverted capital and clean energy jobs to neighboring states with smarter energy policies. [Photo courtesy of Solar Liberty]The New York Solar Industry Development and Jobs David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-82658865564590313922011-05-28T21:38:00.007-04:002011-06-03T18:14:13.650-04:00VIDEO: Buffalo -- For RealDiscover gorgeous landscapes, a world-class art museum and some of America's greatest architecture. Yes, this is Buffalo. For Real.Video by John Paget, script by Ed Healy at Visit Buffalo Niagara and narration by Saul Elkin. Check out the website for Visit Buffalo NiagaraSpeaking about Buffalo, if you question the new brand "For Real", just look at this NY Times article title:Buffalo Buffalo David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-68755778648923084542011-05-16T13:52:00.030-04:002011-05-17T11:06:04.195-04:00Community Forum: Hydraulic Fracturing for Natural Gas"Gas Wells: What You Don't Know Could Hurt You"Information Program onHorizontal Hydraulic Fracturing for Natural Gas WHEN: Thursday, May 19, 2011WHERE: Senior Center, Town of Colden, NY [Map]HOST: Mike EssrowAGENDA:7:00pm - Welcoming Remarks and Introduction of Panelists7:15pm - A film excerpt from "Split Estates" [Video]7:40pm - Presentations by Dennis Holbrook, Norse Energy Corp., and David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-67243493187422043062011-05-08T08:03:00.013-04:002011-05-08T10:55:00.484-04:00Happy Mother's Day!For MOMs throughout the Google-sphere,HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-41080097149142655502011-05-06T16:08:00.007-04:002011-05-09T10:42:39.760-04:00Annual Awards Dinner - Sierra Club, Niagara GroupThe Sierra Club, Niagara Group, Annual Awards Dinner will be held on Wednesday, May 11 at the Eagle House Restaurant, 5578 Main St., Williamsville [Map].Doors open at 5:45 PM with dinner served at 6:30 PM.The Blake Reeves Award will be presented to Rita Yelda of WNY Drilling Defense/Frack Action Buffalo and Sarah Buckley of POWR for their work this past year on the issue of hydrofracking for David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-41904660285529135382011-05-02T11:38:00.011-04:002011-05-02T11:58:43.413-04:00Clean Air Coalition -- Annual Dinner on ThursdayAnnual Dinner InvitationTickets available until Tuesday!Reserve your ticket now:purchase online here, or email info@cacwny.org, or call 852-3813.DATE: Thursday, May 5TIME: Doors open at 6:30LOCATION: Buffalo Yacht Club, 1 Porter Ave. BuffaloKeynote Speaker: Sandra Steingraber, Ph.D. -- Internationally-recognized expert on the environmental links to cancer.Clean Air Coalition of Western New David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-65728084450924603002011-05-02T10:55:00.004-04:002011-05-02T21:30:15.987-04:00Carbon Nation -- The MovieCarbon Nation -- a climate change solutions movie that doesn't even care if you believe in climate change! We know there's a problem, but how do we get everyone to do something about it?Watch the trailer and see:Carbon Nation is what the messaging on climate and clean energy must become, according to GRIST.The Carbon Nation website is here.David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-59096603209102656272011-05-02T10:04:00.003-04:002011-05-02T21:40:01.426-04:00APTURE TutorialMy Blog uses APTURE, a utility that allows readers to dig deeper into any subject without leaving the Blog post.Just select any word or phrase using the mouse (hold down the left mouse button and drag across the word or phrase to select). In the example below, after selecting SHALE GAS FRACKING, an icon labeled "Learn More" appears.Release the left button of the mouse, and hover the mouse cursor David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-6715723393442411962011-04-28T13:55:00.001-04:002011-04-28T17:40:15.673-04:00GREEN EXPO - Saturday, April 30 - Walden Galleria[Click image to enlarge]Something GREEN for Everyone! Learn about the Eco-Art & Fashion Shows, Recycling of bikes, electronics and musical instuments, Youth events, Exhibitors, the Location, and exhibitor Registration. Fun for the whole family!Please visit the GREEN EXPO website for updates on events. Watch a Video previewing the GREEN EXPO at WKBW.com (be patient -- it's slow to load).David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-38180763311421136782011-04-28T11:25:00.012-04:002011-05-17T11:14:05.700-04:00Community Forum: The Future of Fracking presents Wednesday, May 4, at 7pmWNED studios, 140 Lower Terrace, Buffalo Free and open to the publicSHALE GAS FRACKING:An ample, clean, inexpensive energy source? Or, contaminated groundwater and environmental hazards?What’s in store as New York communities consider extracting natural gas through hydraulic fracturing?Already occurring in David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-67028841299280579922011-04-20T18:40:00.010-04:002011-04-20T19:17:14.115-04:00Green Drinks - Buffalo/Niagara ChapterTHURSDAY, April, 21, 6:00 PMThis is going to be a BIG event, so remember to bring plenty of business cards!Please arrive before 6:30 p.m. - special Earth Day New Era caps are limited in supply!We'll present the NFTA Good Going transportation awards, have a very short presentation of the GrowWNY.com web resource and plenty of good food, libation and live music too!Details and map are here.David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-91301641763972563752011-04-20T17:36:00.014-04:002011-04-21T08:25:51.985-04:00Public Workshop: Buffalo River Watershed StudyThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting a stakeholder workshop. Saturday, April 30, 2011 9:30am to 12pm West Seneca Senior Center 4620 Seneca Street West Seneca, NY 14224 [Map] The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District, is assessing the opportunity for a Buffalo River Watershed Study and has partnered with Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper on this effort. This David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-67190596796530213562011-04-07T16:48:00.001-04:002011-04-10T15:37:47.137-04:00Free Conference: Great Lakes Wind Energy Development in NY State - April 12thThe Pace Energy and Climate Center, in collaboration with Citizens Campaign for the Environment and Alliance for Clean Energy New York, is hosting a free conference.The conference is entitled “Great Lakes Wind Energy Development in New York State”. It will be held on April 12, 9am to 4pm, at the Center for Tomorrow on the University at Buffalo North campus.Anyone interested in Great Lakes wind David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-51897455647889311042011-04-07T16:24:00.014-04:002011-04-14T13:00:52.933-04:00Broderick Park: Spring Shoreline Sweep - April 16thEvery year around Earth Day, Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper sponsors a "Spring Shoreline Sweep" to clean up the shorelines in Western New York.This year, I am organizing the cleanup at Broderick Park, and I invite you to join me and my wife Janet on Saturday, April 16, 9:00am to noon.Broderick Park is located at the end of West Ferry St. on the Niagara River (see MAP). Turn Left after you cross the David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-25746449984273534742011-04-07T14:38:00.001-04:002011-04-07T16:44:43.137-04:00Buffalo ReUse: E-Waste Collection EventOn Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 10am-2pm, Buffalo ReUSE will offer an opportunity to safely dispose of old TVs, computers, and other electronics at their retail store, located at 298 Northampton St., Buffalo [Map].This event is held in honor of Earth Day and in partnership with Sunnking, a local electronics recycler.In addition to reusable building materials and unwanted household items, BuffaloDavid Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-13639115454256283752011-04-07T14:01:00.005-04:002011-04-20T19:20:35.392-04:00Buffalo Niagara GREEN EXPO - April 30thYou are cordially invited to attend the annual Buffalo Niagara GREEN EXPO. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, April 30th from 10am to 6pm.Save the date and please share this printable flyer with your “green minded” friends.This year there will be many of the same great exhibitors as last year, and some great new exhibitors as well! There are a few tables left for additional exhibitors David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-92035147987922842822011-03-28T07:38:00.024-04:002011-05-17T11:16:40.917-04:00Fracking NEWSProtect Our Water and Air Water Withdrawal Regulations - Farmers and Enviros UniteThe business of farmers is threatened by a loss of groundwater to the gas drilling industry, which withdrawals several million gallons of water for each of up to a dozen horizontal fracking wells per vertical drilling pad. For dairy and vegetable farmers, water can be more valuable than natural gas. Farmers are David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-12146489941090795472011-03-22T11:15:00.003-04:002011-03-22T19:15:36.345-04:00Benefits of Using Wind Farms to Produce ElectricityWind farms continue to sprout up around the globe. Generating electricity using Nature's wind energy is proving to be not only a useful complement to using fossil fuels and nuclear energy, but also more beneficial in a number of ways. Below are a few examples drawn from recent reports.Wind Power Cheaper than NuclearGenerating energy from wind turbines at sea would be cheaper than building new David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-17382014519365414242011-03-19T14:28:00.011-04:002012-01-12T17:53:31.745-05:00Radioactive Fracking Waste Threatens Drinking WaterIn 2009, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation analyzed 13 samples of fracking wastewater from gas drilling sites in the Marcellus Shale and found levels of radium, a radioactive element, as high as 267 times the limit safe for discharge into the environment and thousands of times the limit safe for people to drink.While New York is currently under a drilling moratorium, David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-64562293969782482672011-03-12T14:49:00.016-05:002011-05-17T11:20:50.045-04:00Fracking NEWSBuffalo -- We're #1 in Protecting Drinking Water!Buffalo is the First City in New York to ban the dirty process of shale-gas fracking.Buffalo is the First City in the USA to ban disposal and transportation of fracking wastewater.Buffalo is a leading the way to protect drinking water from contamination by fracking waste!Risks of shale-gas drilling by fracking outweigh the benefits"In the long run,David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-58942093567446860402011-03-11T13:00:00.007-05:002011-03-11T13:32:13.972-05:00Volunteer for the Spring Shoreline SweepBuffalo Niagara Riverkeeper asking citizens to join the Spring Shoreline Sweep to clean up the shorelines in Western New York on Saturday, April 16, 9am to noon. We encourage all volunteers to participate in the movement to beautify Buffalo and Niagara’s waterways. Families, community groups, employee groups, service clubs, school clubs, scouts, churches, and individuals can help atDavid Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-82842036378352069602011-03-11T09:53:00.000-05:002011-03-11T10:10:28.627-05:00STUDENTS: Power Shift in Washington DC, April 15-18Power Shift 2011 will be held in Washington DC’s Convention Center — the largest available space in the nation’s capital — on April 15-18.The event is organized by the Energy Action Coalition, a coalition of 50 youth-led environmental and social justice groups working together to build the youth clean energy and climate movement. Here is what Power Shift is about:Power Shift 2011 is our David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-2975522456449135202011-03-10T22:54:00.005-05:002011-03-28T12:05:04.471-04:00Buffalo Niagara GREEN EXPO on April 30thBUFFALO NIAGARA GREEN EXPO Saturday, April 30th, 2011 at the Walden Galleria Mall With great enthusiasm and excitement we announce that the 3rd Annual Buffalo Niagara Green Expo will take place Saturday, April 30th, 2011 at the Walden Galleria from 10am to 6pm.[Click image to enlarge]Come to the Buffalo Niagara Green Expo, and learn from over 150 exhibitors and presenters how to GO GREEN in David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-87086100528274571632011-03-10T22:13:00.008-05:002011-03-12T12:58:33.845-05:00Sustainability Bazaar at UB on April 8The Sustainability Bazaar will be held on Friday, April 8 at the University at Buffalo. The Bazaar formally begins at 11:00am and ends at 2:00pm, with set up beginning at 10:30am and take-down concluding at 3:00 pm. We will provide tables and any other accommodations you may need, such as electrical outlets.We encourage you to bring posters, pamphlets, handouts, and any other literature with you.David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-51669218691288135832011-03-10T12:07:00.002-05:002011-03-11T13:46:09.319-05:00Environmental Information Fair at Buffalo State CollegeBuffalo State College and NYPIRG will be hosting the 4th annual Environmental Information Fair on Tuesday, April 19 from 11:30-1:30. This event will serve to create awareness among the campus and surrounding community, and will promote a cleaner Western New York as we inform the community about going green!We are looking for interested organizations to host tables for this event and provide the David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-67824621641016131712011-03-08T09:47:00.028-05:002011-03-12T15:21:39.097-05:00Fracking Wastewater is Radioactive and HazardousConcerned citizens are calling on Gov. Cuomo to designate as hazardous waste the gas-drilling wastewater from shale fracking. A hazardous waste designation would protect our drinking water from contamination by toxic chemicals and radioactive elements released from shale, and additional toxics added to fracking fluid. To raise awareness, a protest by Frack Action Buffalo and supporters was held David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-64951700154986745182011-02-28T23:17:00.013-05:002011-03-02T20:08:24.054-05:00Annie Leonard to Speak at SUNY Fredonia2011 Sustainability Series at SUNY FredoniaKeynote Speaker: Annie LeonardThe Story of Stuff - How Our Obsession with Stuff is Trashing Our Planet, Our Communities and Our Health - and A Vision for ChangeWhen: March 8th @ 7:00 pmWhere: SUNY Fredonia, King Concert Hall (Map )Cost: $5 with student ID, $15 general admissions (tickets can be purchased Online Here - enter the codeword EDUCATE and David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-50250672514443136182011-02-20T22:44:00.007-05:002011-03-03T13:05:37.333-05:00Community Workshops - Buffalo Green CodeThe City of Buffalo is working to revamp its city-wide land use and zoning regulations. The resulting “Buffalo Green Code” will guide the character of future development for years to come. It aims to grow our economy, protect our environment, preserve the natural and cultural heritage of our city, and build great neighborhoods. Because it will have a comprehensive and long-lasting impact, MayorDavid Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-15028510719227252382011-02-13T15:36:00.036-05:002011-05-23T16:04:42.334-04:00State and Federal Agencies Evaluating Impacts of Shale-Gas FrackingProtecting Drinking Water is the Highest PriorityThe NY state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is in the process of drafting regulations on shale-gas drilling using the controversial process of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. A six month drilling moratorium is currently in effect.The DEC and officials in the areas of health and energy are looking at the experiences in other David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-28474767487539109592011-02-13T14:31:00.003-05:002011-02-15T16:21:39.652-05:00Concerned Citizens Take Action on Shale-Gas Fracking Buffalo Bans Fracking -- Other Towns are Taking ActionDespite repeated industry claims shale-gas drilling is safe, the public is aware that there are many instances where drinking water has been contaminated following drilling using the controversial method of hydraulic fracturing or fracking. The photo shows an example of contaminated well water from the town of Dimock in northeastern David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-61815196040485360932011-02-12T16:57:00.003-05:002011-02-28T22:36:46.198-05:00Buffalo Niagara Green Expo - Volunteers NeededBuffalo Niagara Green ExpoSaturday, April 30th, 2011 at the Walden GalleriaThe 3rd annual Green Expo will include over 100 exhibitors and presenters who will demonstrate how to GO GREEN.Western New Yorkers will learn how to lower their energy bills and carbon footprint, maintain a sustainable lifestyle, and explore what green jobs can do for WNY. Education and fun will come together in the David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-90272832282852162632011-02-12T14:57:00.006-05:002011-02-15T09:37:33.408-05:00Niagara Power Project Golden AnniversaryThe following is a statement from National Hydropower Association Executive Director Linda Church Ciocci celebrating the contributions and benefits provided by the Niagara Power Project, owned and operated by the New York Power Authority (NYPA):“The 50th anniversary of NYPA’s Niagara Power Project is an opportunity to recognize the remarkable impact of this crucial hydropower facility. Since 1961David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-10735498039214418632011-01-31T20:40:00.011-05:002011-01-31T21:09:30.699-05:00Public-Private Partnership to Clean Up the Buffalo RiverA unique public-private partnership is seeking to restore the Buffalo River channel to its pre-industrial quality by dredging over a million cubic yards of contaminated sediment and also clean up the river side slopes over the next three years. The partners include the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Army Corps of Engineers, NY state Department of Environmental Conservation, Honeywell andDavid Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-35883014293116361882011-01-23T20:13:00.017-05:002011-02-15T11:13:54.460-05:00A New Niagara Falls International Railway StationMayor of Niagara Falls sees economic & cultural development, jobs and a future link to international high-speed railThe City of Niagara Falls received a $16.5 million federal grant last October to construct the new-build portion of a station project (large structure on the left of rendering) that also involves revitalizing the historic U.S. Customhouse (gray stone building at far right; click toDavid Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-12441319528623465482011-01-22T18:47:00.001-05:002011-02-15T11:05:29.022-05:00Growing Renewable Energy in the U.S. through CLEAN Contracts - a Perfect FitA Policy to Repower the Nation with Clean EnergyNo policy has helped other countries expand their renewable sources of electricity more than the CLEAN contract, also known as a feed-in tariff or FIT. Transparency, certainty and longevity of the contract forms the basis for its widespread acceptance, and its success in developing wind and solar power in other countries and a few states.A CLEAN David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-70440688870764102072011-01-19T11:02:00.011-05:002011-01-19T17:06:55.319-05:00Seven of NY's Biggest Polluters are LocalWestern New York is home to seven of the state's biggest polluters, according to The Buffalo News analysis of the Toxics Release Inventory of 2009 recently made available by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).The Toxics Release Inventory Program compiles data on toxic chemical releases and waste management activities reported annually by certain industries and federal facilities and David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-16230680054518867862011-01-17T19:01:00.004-05:002011-01-17T19:54:45.953-05:00Chautauqua County GREEN EXPOAnnouncing the 2nd Annual Chautauqua CountyGREEN EXPOandHousehold Electronics Recycling EventandSustainable Taste of FredoniaFREE and Open to the PublicWHEN: Saturday, March 26, 2011 -- 10 AM to 6 PMWHERE: SUNY Fredonia, Steele Hall [Map]WHAT: Featuring Exhibitors, Vendors, and Organizations with Green products, services, or concepts to inform local residents about Green alternatives to David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-77222231505640559692011-01-17T17:03:00.006-05:002011-01-19T13:00:26.364-05:00Planning Meeting for 2011 Buffalo Niagara GREEN EXPOMessage from Bill Nowak:The next Planning Committee Meeting for the 2011 Buffalo Niagara Green Expo will be on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 5:30-7:00 PM at Environmental Education Associates, 346 Austin Street near where Grant and Military connect [Map].The Green Expo will be held at the Walden Galleria on April 30th and we are forging ahead.We hope you can attend the Planning Meeting on David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-14638123128364765472011-01-05T18:02:00.003-05:002011-01-05T18:12:38.714-05:00Planning Meeting for 2011 Green ExpoInvitation from Bill Nowak:We're holding the first open planning meeting for the 2011 Green Expo Thursday, January 6 from 5:30-7:00pm and would love to have your help. This session will be at Environmental Education Associates in the old red brick Police headquarters at 346 Austin Street near where Grant turns in to Military.All welcome !!!The Proposed Agenda is as follows:1. Introduction - David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-15595149910065495382011-01-05T17:49:00.002-05:002011-01-05T18:14:21.892-05:00Buffalo ReUSE Announces Price Drop Buffalo ReUse is proud to announce a January Price Drop at The ReSOURCE, 298 Northampton St, beginning January 4, 2011.This sale is being held in celebration of the New Year and Buffalo ReUSE’s continued commitment to offering the public great deals on reusable building materials. There is a catch to this fabulous sale - customers must buy up before discounts go down!Each week, the discount willDavid Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-67589271825027502412010-12-12T07:56:00.022-05:002010-12-13T08:04:44.685-05:00Gov. Patterson Extends Fracking MoratoriumNY Gov. Patterson did not approve the legislature's moratorium bill on gas drilling by hydraulic fracturing, also called hydrofracking or fracking.The governor went one better: he extended the moratorium by executive order on Saturday.He also restricted the type of fracking that would be included in the moratorium.Gov. Patterson restricted the moratorium to a controversial method of hydrofrackingDavid Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-77542125362860302922010-12-12T07:01:00.005-05:002010-12-12T10:56:45.759-05:00TALK: Accelerating Solar Energy in NY[Click image to enlarge]To read more information about the speaker and the presentation, click here.SEATING is LIMITED: RSVP REQUIRED -- Register HereDavid Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-84941412946379853722010-12-01T06:42:00.000-05:002010-12-01T07:54:29.026-05:00A Friend in NeedBill Nowak is well known in the local community for his outstanding character and good works. Among his many talents, he has been a leader in informing and motivating people around environmental issues dealing with renewable energy and the green economy. He was named "Environmental Citizen of the Year" in 2009 in appreciation for his dedication to environmental quality.Bill Nowak is looking David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-14804001507570133232010-12-01T06:17:00.008-05:002010-12-03T05:21:35.265-05:00NYS Assembly enacts Ban on FrackingThe New York State Assembly enacted a temporary ban on hydraulic fracturing which will remain in effect until May 15, 2011.The bill, A11443B/S08129B, was approved by the Senate last summer and is now on its way to Governor Paterson, who is expected to sign it into law.Please phone Governor Patterson's office today at 518-474-8390. Let his office know that you want the Governor to sign the David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-1464997714508250282010-11-21T19:27:00.007-05:002010-11-22T19:26:19.648-05:00Happy Thanksgiving!Thursday, November 25Happy Thanksgiving!David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-32325650449476052712010-11-20T18:13:00.003-05:002010-11-21T22:59:59.390-05:00Plastic Bags: UB Monster, Music Video, and Bag BansPlastic bags are not bio-degradable and they are accumulating in land fills, polluting our waterways and oceans, and can harm wildlife. Cutting back on plastic grocery bags will not only protect our environment, but also reduce our need for oil, the source of chemicals used to make them.Students in the UB Environmental Network recently held an event that included the "UB Bag Monster", a David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-68759855847589786082010-11-20T17:18:00.012-05:002010-11-21T22:53:55.550-05:00E-Waste: The Story of Electronic StuffThe Story of Electronics explores the high-tech revolution's collateral damage—25 million tons of electronic-gadget waste (e-waste) and counting, poisoned workers and a public left holding the bill.Host Annie Leonard (The Story of Stuff) takes viewers from the mines and factories where our electronic gadgets begin to the horrific backyard recycling shops in China where many end up. The film David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-47351562677904546592010-11-14T22:10:00.000-05:002010-11-15T05:54:10.328-05:00Solving Global Warming with Renewable Energy and Green Jobs 1Sky.org in Washington, DC produced a cute video summarizing their solutions to global warming and climate change in three simple steps. Check it out.Three Steps:Get off Fossil Fuels and Invest in Renewable EnergyCut Carbon PollutionCreate Green JobsTo solve the global warming problem and stabilize the climate, we must phase out fossil fuels and transition to renewable energy, like wind, solar, David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-59839860956055060122010-11-14T20:34:00.001-05:002010-11-14T22:02:06.383-05:00Public Meeting: Buffalo Land Use & ZoningThe City of Buffalo is working to revamp its city-wide land use and zoning regulations. The resulting “Buffalo Green Code” will guide the character of future development for years to come. It aims to grow our economy, protect our environment, preserve the natural and cultural heritage of our city, and build great neighborhoods. Because it will have a comprehensive and long-lasting impact, MayorDavid Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-84374213401970349852010-11-06T12:16:00.000-04:002010-11-06T12:18:18.628-04:00Bill McKibben to Speak in Buffalo at Environmental Congress2010 WNY Environmental CongressFeaturing author, educator and environmentalist,Bill McKibben* Join us to participate in a discussion of recent progress on efforts to improve our environment and learn how we can all work together to protect Western New York's natural resources in 2011. The congress is open to all interested participants. November 13, 2010 from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm at City Honors David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-68414678275850292462010-11-06T11:25:00.004-04:002010-11-07T20:42:10.353-05:00VIDEO: Buffalo's Architectural GemsThis video highlights Buffalo's historic architecture in aerial shots taken in different lighting conditions. It was made to be shown to members of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which is hosting its annual conference in Buffalo next fall. Watch it and see Buffalo's masterworks by Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, H. H. Richardson and Frederick law Olmsted as well as vibrant David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-40981072221263455392010-11-03T19:09:00.015-04:002011-12-13T08:15:32.657-05:00Fracking Protesters March in PittsburghHundreds of protesters marched and rallied outside the Pittsburgh Convention Center this afternoon as a shale gas drilling convention went on inside.In reference to the protest of Marcellus Shale gas drilling using the controversial method of fracking, City Councilman Doug Shields said, "This is about our health. This is about our children. This is about our air. This is about our clean water. David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-19044261119842107802010-10-31T19:03:00.003-04:002010-10-31T20:33:58.781-04:00Local Candidates endorsed by NY League of Conservation VotersThe New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) is a non-partisan, policy making and political action organization that works to make environmental protection a top priority with elected officials, decision-makers and the voters by evaluating incumbent performance and endorsing and electing environmental leaders to office in NY State.NYLCV recommends the candidate most likely to be an David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-29557904926819662902010-10-31T18:52:00.004-04:002010-10-31T20:32:55.657-04:00Job Opening at Buffalo Niagara RIVERKEEPERWatershed Restoration CoordinatorBuffalo Niagara RIVERKEEPER is seeking a full-time Watershed Restoration Coordinator to implement and direct the Niagara River Riparian Restoration Program, a waterfront landowner stewardship and habitat restoration program.To download a complete description with instructions for applying, click here.To view the job description online, click here.David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-52085807819366855632010-10-30T10:18:00.007-04:002010-10-31T09:00:13.537-04:00TONIGHT: GASLAND with Filmmaker Josh FoxJoin Filmmaker JOSH FOX for the Buffalo Premier of his film,GASLANDSaturday, October 30, 7 PMBulger Communication Center, Buffalo State College [Map]Free and Open to the PublicA natural-gas drilling boom has swept across the United States in recent years, as the Halliburton-developed drilling technology of “fracking” has unlocked a “Saudi Arabia of natural gas” just beneath us. But is the method David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-75798860257434289512010-10-29T07:47:00.001-04:002011-12-13T08:17:56.696-05:00Fracking Comments and GASLAND Film EVENTS & UPDATES FRIDAY, October 29 -- TODAY is the last day to Email your comments on gas drilling using the controversial method of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, to the NY Dept. of Environmental Conservation. Send Email to: State Forest Strategic Plan until 4:45pm. [ stateforestplan@gw.dec.state.ny.us ] SATURDAY, October 30 -- Join Filmmaker JOSH FOX for the David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-82955785244690964282010-10-24T20:45:00.000-04:002011-12-13T08:23:51.398-05:00Who's looking out for NY State's Environment? Environmental Commissioner Fired NY Gov. Paterson's administration fired Pete Grannis, Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation (D.E.C.), after a dispute over cuts to the department’s budget.Earlier, Mr. Grannis sent a memo to the administration spelling out the negative effects that more layoffs would have on the agency, and the memo was leaked by an unknown source to The David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-38137803770325321042010-10-21T20:02:00.006-04:002010-12-03T05:13:25.325-05:00GASLAND Premier and Filmmaker Josh FoxJoin Filmmaker JOSH FOX for the Buffalo Premier of his film,GASLANDSaturday, October 30, 7 PMBulger Communication Center, Buffalo State College [Map]Free and Open to the PublicA natural-gas drilling boom has swept across the United States in recent years, as the Halliburton-developed drilling technology of “fracking” has unlocked a “Saudi Arabia of natural gas” just beneath us. But is the method David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-47123660193769801112010-10-20T21:12:00.000-04:002010-10-20T21:12:22.186-04:00TALK: Green Energy in Ontario and NYBaldy Center Environmental StewardshipWorking Group and the Canada-United States Legal Studies Centre present:Scott Pasternack Supervisor for Policy Development, Toronto Environment Office "Who is Building the Better Green Energy Mousetrap? A Comparison of Canadian and US Approaches to Renewables, Energy David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-31030889760878761192010-10-20T20:41:00.006-04:002010-10-20T21:20:35.347-04:00Ecology and Environment, Inc., Plays Key Role in First Large-Scale Solar Energy Project on U.S. Public Lands in NevadaLANCASTER, N.Y., October 20, 2010 – Ecology and Environment, Inc., (E & E) (NASDAQ: EEI) is proud to announce its involvement in the Silver State North Solar Project, the first large-scale solar energy project on U.S. Public Lands in Nevada. The First Solar, Inc. project was approved by Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar, yesterday. This is the second landmark, large-scale solar fast-track David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-58284227267547361142010-10-18T21:30:00.019-04:002010-10-31T10:33:46.046-04:00Protect Zoar Valley and Drinking Water from FrackingThe Zoar Valley is one of the most spectacular wilderness areas of Western NY. I have hiked and snowshoed the rim trails of the gigantic gorge, looking down from the cliffs at Cattaraugus Creek, 400 feet below. I've navigated a canoe through the current and rapids on one-way trips from west of Springville to Gowanda. So much to do there, and so much to see - spring wildflowers, waterfalls David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-76081759070280995572010-10-12T22:23:00.000-04:002010-10-13T05:29:48.547-04:00Energy & Climate: Where do we go from here?Join Buffalo native, Jason Kowalski, for a discussion of the Obama administration legislative initiatives on Energy Policy in the Case Library at Westminster Presbyterian Church [Map] on Sunday October 17, 2010 at 9:30am. The event is open to the public.Jason Kowalski is the Policy Coordinator for 1Sky Solutions in Washington, DC.The central aspirations of the 1Sky campaign are:Reduce global David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-4282439655533863432010-10-12T21:36:00.007-04:002010-10-18T17:41:07.088-04:00Tonawanda Coca-Cola is not Tonawanda CokeWhile things have NOT been going better with Tonawanda Coke, the company that produces foundry coke for the steel industry, the Tonawanda Coca-Cola bottling company hopes that the image of their Coke, the beverage that people drink, will improve.Public awareness of toxic air pollution at Tonawanda Coke has been raised by the Clean Air Coalition on behalf of residents living near the plant. This David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-31777181598819378652010-10-06T21:10:00.006-04:002012-01-24T18:01:56.298-05:00Water Fouled by Gas Drilling Triggers LawsuitsThe shale gas drilling process known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, has already been blamed for the contamination of drinking water in several states, including Pennsylvania. In the northern tier of PA bordering New York, the once clean water wells of residents are now contaminated by methane gas and toxic chemicals after nearby drilling began in the the Marcellus Shale.Well water David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-67989300809827862802010-10-05T22:19:00.007-04:002010-10-06T07:48:55.983-04:00Sen. Antoine Thompson named NY Environmental Legislator of the Year[Click image to enlarge]For a printable flyer, Click here.David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-7418230178408691482010-10-02T15:20:00.024-04:002010-10-09T17:10:04.998-04:00Run or Walk for the Planet on 10/10/10GREEN BUFFALO RUN/WALK Sunday, October 10, 20109am-10amDelaware Park Parkside/Jewett Entrance near Buffalo Zoo10/10/10 - Day to Celebrate Climate Solutions WorldwideHosted by www.350.orgAll Buffalo runners and walkers who wish to demonstrate their support for this worthwhile endeavor are invitedWe will run through the park before exiting on Meadow, turning left on to Nottingham, crossing over David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-74531925479193844062010-09-28T21:30:00.000-04:002010-09-28T21:46:20.948-04:00Surprises on the 2009 Tour of Solar Homes & Green BuildingsLast year I took the Tour of Solar Homes & Green Buildings. The 2009 Tour was informative and full of surprises for me, plus I got to meet some interesting people. I learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed it, and I plan to go on the 2010 Tour of Solar Homes & Green Buildings on Saturday, October 2nd, 10am-4pm.To whet your appetite for the 2010 Tour, descriptions of three of the places that I David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-11821207208376855112010-09-26T18:34:00.010-04:002010-12-03T05:14:58.936-05:00Presentation on Shale Gas FrackingTuesday, October 19th[click image to enlarge]For a printable flyer, click here.For a Map, click here.David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-75292685645234624812010-09-22T21:19:00.008-04:002011-02-13T19:07:05.248-05:00People want EPA to Protect Drinking WaterWell water contamination has occurred after gas drilling startedThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held public meetings in Binghamton NY on Sept. 13 & 15 to hear testimony about possible adverse impacts on drinking water caused by gas drilling using a controversial process called hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking". The EPA held a series of such meetings in several states to hear not David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-10547208237461204382010-09-21T21:51:00.005-04:002010-09-26T19:18:38.500-04:00Green Buildings Open HouseSATURDAY, October 2, 201010am-4pmWestern NY Sustainable Energy AssociationTour Solar Homes and Green Buildings[Click image to enlarge]List of Homes & Buildings in the Buffalo area, click here.Website: www.nesea.org/greenbuildingsClick Here to view an updated flyer.Contacts: jkbozer@gmail.com or enarcht@gmail.comDavid Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-44731268179254570272010-09-09T20:11:00.017-04:002010-09-10T19:42:17.442-04:00McKibben to Return Historic Solar Panel to White HouseEnvironmentalist and author, Bill McKibben, together with coordinators of the climate activist group, 350.org, came up with an interesting idea to re-boot the shift to clean energy at our nation's capitol by challenging President Obama to put solar panels back on the White House!President Jimmy Carter, saddled with an energy crisis, not only created the Department of Energy, but also demonstratedDavid Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-16130567665167295062010-09-06T07:25:00.009-04:002011-02-13T18:59:41.618-05:00Shale Gas: Boon or Bane?South and east of Buffalo, and deep underground, lies the Marcellus Shale, a rock formation recently found to be rich in natural gas [click image to enlarge]. It is a largely untapped gas reserve that could be a boon to the economy. However, extracting shale gas requires a controversial method, called hydraulic fracturing or fracking, that could be an environmental bane and a threat to human David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953236019467592957.post-46512037538427017962010-09-05T21:21:00.001-04:002010-09-09T21:32:34.578-04:00Corporate Recycling and ReUse on the RiseBuffalo ReUse teams up with M&T Bank to REUSE green plaza stone Buffalo, NY. M&T Bank is the most recent corporate citizen to embrace the green movement in Buffalo. With the rehabilitation of One M&T Plaza well underway, M&T Bank has teamed up with Buffalo ReUse, Inc. to donate and reuse over 12,000 square feet of Vermont Green Patio Stones. Senior Vice President for Corporate Services, David Kowalskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13538421831651853794noreply@blogger.com0