ON EARTH DAY, ADVOCATES RALLY TO CLOSE STATE'S LARGEST LANDFILL

SENECA FALLS, NY (04/22/2023) (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 Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), the Sierra Club, Environmental Advocates of New York (EANY), Food and Water Watch and the New York Public Interest Group (NYPIRG) backing it.

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.