HELP PLAN FOR OUR COMMUNITY'S FUTURE
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This planning process relies on feedback and participation from a wide range of community members. Learn how you can get involved with the opportunities below!
have your voice heard:
Ongoing, 2024-2025
MONROE COUNTY ORGANIC MANAGEMENT PLAN (OMP)
The OMP is being developed by the Solid Waste Division of Monroe County Dept of Environmental Services, with support from the NYS
Please click here to take the survey(s) for Residents, Businesses, and Farmers!
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Upcoming 2025-2026
MONROE COUNTY CLIMATE ADAPTATION AND RESILIENCY PLAN (CARP)
The CARP will be developed over the coming year
Stay tuned for opportunities to have your voice heard as we work to develop this plan to complement the Monroe County Climate Action Plan
*Stay tuned for 2025 events, coming soon!
2025 Earth Day Grant Opportunity
Genesee Finger Lakes Air & Waste Management Association (GFLAWMA) will be awarding one or more grants, each worth up to $1000, in honor of Earth Day 2025.The purpose of the Earth Day Grant Program is to increase environmental education through projects that promote 1) environmental awareness and consciousness, and/or 2) the development of technical knowledge and skills and sustainable environmental practices.
Grant applications must be received by March 7, 2025
Grant(s) will be awarded approximately one month prior to Earth Day 2025 - Tuesday, April 22nd.
Learn more on the GFLAWMA's website
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past events
May 8, 2024 @12PM & 5PM
PUBLIC WORKSHOP #3
WHAT?
We held two meetings: one virtual and one in person.
At these meetings we introduced the draft CAP, including the GHG inventory, goals and strategies, and next steps.
MISSED IT?
Below are links to the recording of the 12 PM virtual session and presentation slides.
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July 26th, 2023 @12PM & 6PM
PUBLIC WORKSHOP #2
WHAT?
We held two meetings: one virtual and one in person.
At these meetings we provided an update on project progress, presented preliminary GHG inventory results, and introduced the proposed plan framework.
MISSED IT?
Below are links to the recording of the 12 PM virtual session and presentation slides. You can also review the Q&A session here.
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SURVEY LAUNCHED!
We also launched a goals & actions survey to get feedback on implementation strategies.
View the Public Workshop Activity Boards here! Note: You can provide feedback on the boards via the survey.
March 15th, 2023 @12PM & 6PM
PUBLIC WORKSHOP #1
WHAT?
We held two virtual workshop sessions to kick-off the communitywide CAP. Attendees learned about the importance of addressing climate change, what's been completed for the Phase I CAP, and what's planned for Phase II.
MISSED IT?
That's okay! You can watch the recordings via the links below.
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WHO WAS THERE?
The meeting was hosted by the Climate Action Plan Advisory Committee and led by the consultant team with support by County DES and Planning Staff.
Check out the live polling results to see who attended and what we heard during the meetings.