ON EARTH DAY, ADVOCATES RALLY TO CLOSE STATE'S LARGEST LANDFILL
Urge Governor: Don't Permit Seneca Meadows to Trash FLX's Future
SENECA FALLS, NY (04/12/2023) (readMedia)-- On Saturday, April 22, Seneca Lake Guardian will hold a rally demanding Governor Hochul close the state's largest landfill – Seneca Meadows – on schedule in 2025 per a local ordinance. This landfill is one of the biggest environmental threats to the Finger Lakes, burping out harmful climate busting emissions and producing millions of gallons of toxic chemicals that get dumped into our state waterways annually. The group is also calling on the state to develop comprehensive zero-waste legislation to effectively phase-out the need for solid-waste landfills. The advocates will be joined by elected officials, business owners, and community members, and the rally will take place at Waterloo Container with the landfill towering 280 feet high in the backdrop.
SLG's campaign continues to gain momentum, with major environmental players like the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), the Sierra Club, Environmental Advocates of New York (EANY) and the New York Public Interest Group (NYPIRG) backing it.
Join us! Local farmers will be donating food to be prepared and served by local chef Peggy Aker. Annie Burns of the famous Burns Sisters along with Doug Robinson and Harry Aceto will perform live music.
WHO: | Yvonne Taylor, Vice President of Seneca Lake Guardian MC Barb Reese, Seneca Falls teacher, parent and community member Michael Warren Thomas, Owner Naturally Green FLX Rich Swinehart, President and CEO Waterloo Container Steve Churchill, Seneca Falls Town Board Member Ken Camera, Geneva City Councilor Janet Aaron, Skaneateles Town Supervisor List in formation |
WHAT: | Advocates rally to close Seneca Meadows and push the state to develop meaningful zero-waste legislation. |
WHEN: | Saturday April 22, 2023 at 11:00AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) |
WHERE: | Waterloo Container 3211 State Rte 414 Waterloo, New York 13165 |
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