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In 1996, the Village Board of Trustees adopted a local law establishing an Environmental Commission. Its purpose is to study the environment in and around the Village, and to make recommendations to the Board of Trustees regarding actions to be taken by the village to protect and improve the environment. There are eight Commissioners, a Trustee Chairperson and Trustee Deputy, and various alternates, who serve the interests of the public, without compensation. Each serve one or two year terms, and are appointed by the Mayor. Environmental Commission: Hon., David Milner Jean Baer Alternates: Meetings are held on the
last Wednesday of every month.
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S.T.O.P 2007The Town's Stop Throwing Out Pollutants (S.T.O.P.) and E-Waste programs offer residents the opportunity to conveniently dispose of hazardous household waste and electronics in an environmentally friendly manner. Many people do not realize that many common household products such as paints and cleaners can be corrosive, explosive and toxic if mixed indiscriminately with regular household garbage. Moreover, typical electronic products such as DVD player, cell phones and computers may contain lead, mercury, of arsenic that, if not dispose of properly, could seep into the ground water. E-Waste
disposal is available S.T.O.P.
drop-off:
Sat 4/21 and Sat 9/08
Sat 6/09 and Sat 11/4 The S.T.O.P. Hotline is 516-767-4600 |
Worth reading: Nassau County Storm Water Management Program Department of Public Works? What you can do to prevent Non Point Source Pollution Earth Saving Tips from Earth Share New York
State and Nassau County's
If you would like to report someone dumping into
or having an illegal connection to the storm sewer system |
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"Our Children At Risk" is a 30
minute documentary video which explores the latest scientific research
linking environmental toxins to children's health problems. Based on
interviews with leading experts in the field, this program helps parents
understand the issues and learn what they can do in their homes,
schools, and communities.
Get a copy of the DVD "Our Children At Risk"
Grassroots
Environmental Education |
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