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Past Events Bond Act Panel Discussion Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykRLg6Md9uk More Photos Federation Meeting The FCWC annual Federation Meeting is the chance for our member organizations to come together and share their current priorities, goals, and biggest environmental concerns. More Photos June Sustainable Investing Pub Talk FCWC's July Pub Talk was held at Sing Sing Kill Brewery where attendees got to learn about sustainable investing from our guest speakers Jeffrey Scales and Michael Amoroso. More Photos Pocantico Lake County Park Sweep Pocantico Lake was chosen as a cleanup site for the annual Riverkeeper Sweep hosted by Riverkeeper on May 7th. The total weight of trash collected at park was 560 pounds! More Photos Wheelabrator Tour FCWC in collaboration with Wheelabrator INC. and WASS held a tour at the Peekskill waste to energy facility. More Photos Youth Climate Action Summit The Westchester Youth Climate Action Summit aims to engage students with passionate Youth Leaders who have become experts on Climate Action topics. Students attending the summit will also have the opportunity to network with established green organizations to learn about internships, volunteer, and paid work in the environmental field. More Photos

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Where to Take Action in Your Community Would you like your initiatives on our page? Contact us! Preserve Buttonhook Forest These 20.3 acres are part of a rare 100-acre “carbon sink” that's helping to fight climate change. ​ ​If the subdivision is approved 676 trees would be clearcut and bedrock blasted, leading to habitat loss, soil erosion, noise, air, and water pollution. Read More Protect the Hudson from Radioactive Waste! Holtec International, who received $2.4 B dollars of New York ratepayer funds, should not be allowed to dump one million gallons of tritiated water into the Hudson River. Educate yourself and sign the petition. Read More Public Hearing Single-Use Foodware Fact Sheet There will be an opportunity for public comment on March 6th at 7 PM. Learn about the proposed Single-use Foodware law and get informed using the fact sheet attached. Read More Save Pocantico Lake - Signatures Needed! Pocantico Lake and its adjoining county park have served as a place of respite for Westchester residents and for wildlife for over three decades. But now, it is all at risk. Read here about our grassroots effort to oppose environmentally destructive development and protect this irreplaceable natural resource for generations to come. Read More Sunrise Movement Westchester: Youth Climate Action Demands For far too long, Westchester municipalities have made proclamations of climate progress without actually setting real deadlines for themselves. Westchester's young people demand a change. Read More Urge Westchester County to Develop a Zero Waste Plan The City of Peekskill, the host community, is an Environmental Justice community that has been severely and disproportionately impacted. For decades, Peekskill has been ground zero for the continuous hazardous air emissions and a legacy of pollution from this facility that is our county’s largest industrial air pollutant. Read More

Community Events Jun 6, 2023 Rally in Albany, NY to tell Governor Hochul: No Radioactive Waste in the Hudson River! What: Rally in Albany, NY to tell Governor Hochul: No Radioactive Waste in the Hudson River! When: Tuesday, June 6 at 12pm in Albany. – Bus leaves at 7:30am from New York City (outside the Tick Tock Diner, 481 8th Ave) – Bus leaves at 9am from Cortlandt Town Hall Parking Lot (1 Heady St, Cortlandt, NY) Where: State St & Washington Ave, State Capitol, Albany, NY Register Now Jun 9, 2023 Native Trees and Shrubs for Pollinators In anticipation of National Pollinator Week, join Extension Master Gardener Elaine Mills to learn about our native pollinators, their needs and preferences, and which plant species will offer the best sources of nourishment for their full life cycles. She introduces over 30 understory trees and shrubs native to the Mid-Atlantic and the Southeast, describes their characteristics, growth requirements, and landscape uses to add beauty to your garden. Register Now Jun 10, 2023 Community Work Day: Native Plants Care Hilltop Hanover's native plants team works hard to care for our living seed bank, growing local ecotype plants for seed, so that we can increase their numbers all throughout Westchester. Dig into the dirt with us and enjoy working as a community as we care for the native plants across the farm. Learn about the benefits and habits of these plants as we work, and how they can be incorporated into your own garden. Register Now Jun 10, 2023 Out and About at Teatown We’re celebrating Pride Month at Teatown! Join Teatown Educators and Wildflower Island Curator Mathew McDowell to learn about the wild world of gender and reproduction in plants as we hike. Wear appropriate hiking footwear, sun protection, and bug spray, and bring water and a snack. Register Now Jun 11, 2023 Film screening: ‘One Dam at a Time’ Join Riverkeeper in a screening of Jon Bowermaster’s short film “One Dam at a Time, a new documentary about Riverkeeper’s efforts to restore free-flowing creeks in the Hudson Valley. The film will be followed by a brief presentation about Riverkeeper’s ongoing work to help restore the Quassaick Creek. Register Now

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Think Globally, Act Locally FCWC, founded in 1965, envisions a county where an environmental ethic defines and shapes all public and private decisions. Our mission is to provide leadership that educates about environmental issues, advocates sound decision-making and unifies groups and individuals to protect and preserve Westchester's environment and address climate change. FCWC Hosts Climate Conference FCWC recently hosted the FCWC & Pace 2024 Climate Conference: Community Climate – Change Accelerating Awareness, Engagement, and Action at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. The conference discussed some of the most urgent problems facing the environment today, alongside some practical solutions. For a full summary of the conference, please click here . ​ For some press coverage of the conference, please click here . ​ ​ Contact AREAS OF ACTION I mpact of Climate Change: FCWC accepts the conclusions of 97% of our climate scientists who believe that climate change is underway, that human beings are the dominant reason for it, and that its effects are already being felt. We urge attention to the resiliency of our communities, infrastructure, and coastlines in the face of the anticipated results of climate change. Environmental Justice: FCWC believes in a future where environmental and economic burdens are shared equitably and not forced on communities that have been discouraged from making their voices heard. We are ready to assist the County in bringing forward the voices of all, especially those whose voices most need to be heard in our County. Student Engagement: FCWC works to educate the next generations of our world about the climate crisis, support them in their advocacy work, and amplify their voices locally and globally. Our Student Leadership Network supports youth-generated programming and mentorship, helping Westchester County's youth see their goals and academic endeavors. Preventing Airport Expansion: Flight paths from the Westchester County Airport take planes over densely populated areas and are major emitters of hazardous air pollutants linked to health risks. Those who live nearby are exposed to these pollutants in greater amounts. 85% of all air traffic at Westchester County Airport is from private and corporate planes, which emit significantly higher GHG per passenger. Water Quality: FCWC is a protector of County Parks and water drinking sources. Water quality is threatened by land development, pollution, and the use of chemical fertilizers. With only 3% of the water on Earth available for human consumption, we strive to conserve our watersheds, rivers, and the biodiversity living in them.

Member Organizations Our member organizations are local non-profit and green groups whose mission corresponds with FCWC's mission to protect Westchester's natural resources and to support sustainability in all aspects of our lives. Member organizations, including their websites and contact information, are listed on our website. ​ Our coalition benefits both from these groups' identification of issues for us to address and from their support. The addition of their members' voices to those of FCWC's individual membership base, when we educate or advocate for particular environmental positions, adds to FCWC's overall influence. Become a member Bedford 2030 Bedford 2030 addresses the urgent issue of climate change through the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and preservation of natural resources. We organize a grassroots effort in our community to achieve aggressive climate action goals identified in the Bedford Climate Action Plan. CAWS We are fighting for a displacement-free future that honors White Plains' residents and our natural environment. CURE100 CURE100 is a not-for-profit consortium of communities that seeks to reduce global Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions to net zero by 2040, or 5% reduction per year, through a combination of advocacy, education and campaigns at the local and global levels. These local and global communities will help each other to take urgent climate action to stave off the worst effects of climate change. Center at Mariandale The Center at Mariandale is a place of hospitality for all who seek spiritual, personal, and communal growth. Care of Earth, reflection through the arts, wellness practices, contemplation, and concern for social and ecological justice center us. Mariandale welcomes diverse faith traditions, and is inclusive and nurturing of body, mind, and spirit. Central Westchester Audubon The Central Westchester Audubon Society is about birds, as its name suggests, but it is also about education: education for our neighbors and community about what birds, animals, rivers and streams, trees and plants mean to the Earth and our own lives and to the future of the Earth we all live on. Citizens Climate Lobby Westchester Citizens’ Climate Lobby is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy organization empowering people to experience breakthroughs exercising their personal and political power. Our chapter is just one of hundreds of chapters across the world working to create the political will for a livable world. Films On Purpose A Northern Westchester County, NY group, Films On Purpose hosts films that speak to the issues of today - to encourage thought, discussion and action. Friends of Buttonhook Forest We are dedicated to saving the 20.3-acre Buttonhook forest/Zauderer property in Chappaqua, NY from development ​and keeping it forever protected. We are working with the ​Brothertown Indian Nation to make this a reality. Grassroots Environmental Education Grassroots Environmental Education is a science-based environmental health non-profit, seeking to inform the public and decision makers about the health risks of common environmental exposures and to empower individuals and organizations to act as catalysts for change in their own communities. Green Ossining Green Ossining was created to promote environmental sustainability community-wide, and develop practical methods that protect our natural resources. Greenburgh Nature Center The Greenburgh Nature Center’s vision is to be a leader in the region for environmental education and best sustainable practices so that people live in harmony with nature and adapt to a changing environment. Groundwork Hudson Valley Groundwork Hudson Valley creates sustainable environmental change in urban neighborhoods through community-based partnerships that promote equity, youth leadership, and economic opportunity. Hudson Valley Stream Conservancy Hudson Valley Stream Conservancy is a tax exempt nonprofit that works in aquatic ecology, water-related infrastructure, environmental education and outreach. We’ve been around since 2006 and are supported by NY State and foundation grants. Our overriding goal is to protect and restore streams and rivers both for their ecological function and to help humans sustainably get the most out of interacting with nature; economically and recreationally. Hutchinson River Restoration Project The Hutchinson River Restoration Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that is working toward a healthier river for all communities and creatures along its pathway. Larchmont Environmental Committee The mission of the Larchmont Environmental Committee is to build community understanding and appreciation of our local environment and natural resources; communicate sustainable practices to Larchmont residents, businesses, and organizations, and assist in the implementation of these practices; provide the Village Board of Trustees with proposals for policy and legislation that will reduce our carbon footprint; increase our resilience to climate change; protect our air, water, land and health; and collaborate with other municipalities to promote knowledge-sharing and support mutual progress in sustainability and adaptation to climate change. Mamaroneck Sustainability Collaborative The Sustainability Collaborative works to preserve and enhance the long term viability of the Town from both environmental and fiscal perspectives. The Collaborative serves as an advisor to the Town Board and to such other authorities, boards, departments, committees, commissions and employees of the Town as the Town Board may authorize from time to time. Mount Kisco Conservation Advisory Council The Conservation Advisory Council is to consist of nine members appointed by the Village Board of Trustees for terms of two years. The Council's primary mission is to advise in the development, management, and protection of the Village of Mount Kisco's natural resources. National Resources Defense Council ​We combine the power of more than 3 million members and online activists with the expertise of some 700 scientists, lawyers, and other environmental specialists to confront the climate crisis, protect the planet's wildlife and wild places, and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. Native Plant Center The Native Plant Center was established in 1998 and its mission is to educate people about the environmental necessity, economic value, and natural beauty of native plants in the Northeast. New York Association for Conservation Commissions The New York State Association of Conservation Commissions (NYSACC) is an independent, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit education organization that provides leadership in the development of vital environmental programs for cities, towns, and villages throughout the State of New York. We bring together millions of people—government officials, environmentalists, students, and citizens—committed to preserving, protecting, and enhancing the built and natural environments in New York communities. North Salem Open Land Foundation The North Salem Open Land Foundation is dedicated to preserving the character and natural beauty of the town of North Salem, NY and the area around it by establishing land areas free from exploitation, development, and deterioration and by maintaining the environmental and ecological integrity of the area. Pleasantville Garden Club Our goals are to promote the practice of healthy horticulture, civic beautification, environmental protection and friendship. We strive to meet the original objectives of learning, growing and working together to keep our towns and gardens beautiful. Riverkeeper Riverkeeper protects and restores the Hudson River from source to sea and safeguards drinking water supplies, through advocacy rooted in community partnerships, science and law. Rusticus Garden Club The purpose of Rusticus Garden Club is to promote the knowledge and love of gardening, horticulture and floral design; to further appreciation of the beauty and composition of gardens; and to restore, improve, and protect the quality of our environment through educational programs and initiatives in the fields of conservation and civic improvement. Rye CC/AC The Conservation Commission/Advisory Council assists in the administration of environmental regulatory activities, provides education materials and advice related to environmental issues, and provides public services by fostering citizen involvement in local and regional environmental issues. Sarah Lawrence College for the Urban River at Beczak Launched June 2013, the Center for the Urban River at Beczak (CURB) is an alliance of Sarah Lawrence College and the Beczak Environmental Education Center. The mission of CURB is to advance environmental knowledge and stewardship by providing high quality K-12 environmental education for the local community, establishing a regional hub for research and monitoring focused on Hudson River estuary and urban watershed issues, and serving as a welcoming open community space for a variety of civic and cultural activities. Save the Sound Our vision is of a Connecticut and Sound region where the vitality of nature will be protected for people and wildlife, now and for many decades to come. A region in which citizens from all walks of life can unite in transforming struggling habitats, polluted waters, endangered wildlife, and a threatened planet into resilient, healthy, vibrant, and inspiring places that sustain communities. Saw Mill River Audubon We are a friendly community of people who enjoy exploring the outdoors. Our 1,100+ members are drawn from northwestern Westchester County, New York and beyond. All share a common desire to learn more about birds and other wildlife, and a common belief in the importance of preserving and protecting wildlife habitats. We hope you’ll browse through our upcoming events and join us for a field trip, workshop or community program. Sierra Club: Lower Hudson Group The Lower Hudson Group is the local branch of the Sierra Club representing Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and the southern Orange counties in the Hudson Valley. The Sierra Club is America’s earliest grassroots environmental organization, and it’s run by volunteers. Sustainable Westchester Sustainable Westchester is a nonprofit consortium of Westchester County member municipalities that facilitates effective collaboration of environmental sustainability initiatives. Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council (TEAC) The Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council (TEAC) is an all-volunteer, citizen led committee established to advise the Village on environmental issues. Teatown Lake Reservation Teatown is a nonprofit nature preserve and environmental education center in the Lower Hudson Valley, with 15 miles of hiking trails, a two-acre island refuge for over 230 species of native wildflowers, year-round programming, wildlife exhibits, and natural science day camps in the summer and school breaks. Town of Cortlandt The Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) was established by the Town Board in 1975. The CAC was formed to ensure the preservation and improvement of the quality of the natural and man-made environment in the Town in the face of urbanization and the accompanying demands on natural resources. Village of Croton-On-Hudson Conservation Advisory Council The Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) was established to preserve and improve the quality of the natural and manmade environment within the Village, in the face of population growth, urbanization and technological change, with their accompanying demands on natural resources. Village of Pleasantville The Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) assists the Village Board in matters pertaining to the protection and preservation of natural resources in the Village of Pleasantville. These matters include reforestation projects, wetlands mapping, maintaining topographical information, and participation in coordinated environmental reviews. WESPAC Foundation WESPAC has been a leading force for progressive social change in Westchester County, New York, since 1974. Educating, agitating, and organizing for change. Watershed Agricultural Council The Watershed Agricultural Council (also known as “WAC” or “the Council”) works with farm and forest landowners in the New York City Watershed region to protect water quality on behalf of nine million New York residents. The Council uses Whole Farms Plans, Forest Management Plans, and Conservation Easements to help farmers, forest professionals and private landholders address water pollution concerns on properties located in the Croton and Catskill/Delaware Watersheds. Westchester Land Trust Westchester Land Trust works together with public and private partners to preserve land in perpetuity, and to protect and enhance the natural resources in our communities. Westchester Parks Foundation We envision a future where Westchester Park Foundation’s innovative experiences and programs inspire engagement in Westchester County Parks. Our work helps safeguard a County Parks system that is open to all and available for everyone to enjoy. Our role is distinct and critical as the primary nonpartisan, nonprofit partner of the County Parks system. With passion and commitment, we bring together public and private partners for fundraising, infrastructure and investments, programs, and community events to ensure the sustainability of our cherished parks, trails, and open spaces for generations to come. Westmoreland Sanctuary Westmoreland Sanctuary is a not-for-profit, independent nature center and wildlife preserve located in Westchester County, New York. Our land spans three towns: Bedford, Mount Kisco, and Armonk. Our preserve is 669 acres with 8.5 miles of hiking trails. Access to these trails, along with our Natural Science Museum, is free and open 365 days a year.