Sustainability Committee
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The Sustainability Committee began after passing the Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Program resolution to be registered in the program. The Committee meets to discuss certain actions the Village could take to be more sustainable.
COORDINATOR Bob Fischer [email protected] CSC PROGRAM REGIONAL COORDINATOR Sarah Swinko [email protected] MAYOR Tony Evans [email protected] |
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About Climate Smart Community Program Climate Smart Communities (CSC) is a New York State program that helps local governments take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing climate. The program offers technical assistance, grants, and recognition for municipal governments that are prioritizing climate action. The Village of Portville is a registered CSC community (as of April 21, 2023), and we are working towards certification! Certification will help the Village stand out in our region for sustainability as well as open the door for more grant opportunities. Visit the link below to learn more about the Climate Smart Communities Program: https://climatesmart.ny.gov/ |
Task Force The Village’s CSC Task Force (the Sustainability Committee) consists of a group of diverse stakeholders including village residents, board members, and Portville students – all united by a common goal of making our community more sustainable. Coordinators Bob Fischer & Sarah Swinko (schedules meetings, keeps minutes, organizes tasks for committee members, and submits documents in the CSC Program.) |
Progress
The Village of Portville became a registered Climate Smart Community in April 2023. Since then, the Village formed a committee to continue our sustainability efforts. Currently we are working on a composting program, NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities actions (LED streetlights, benchmarking, etc), recycling initiatives, a community garden, updating the water & wastewater infrastructure, and more!
Completed Actions
Below is a list of actions we have completed. The title of each of these actions is hyperlinked to the corresponding page on the official Climate Smart Communities program website for more information and a short description of each action is included.
The Village of Portville became a registered Climate Smart Community in April 2023. Since then, the Village formed a committee to continue our sustainability efforts. Currently we are working on a composting program, NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities actions (LED streetlights, benchmarking, etc), recycling initiatives, a community garden, updating the water & wastewater infrastructure, and more!
Completed Actions
Below is a list of actions we have completed. The title of each of these actions is hyperlinked to the corresponding page on the official Climate Smart Communities program website for more information and a short description of each action is included.
1. Resolution
This resolution was based on a template provided by the Climate Smart Communities program. As a result of the resolution, the Village of Portville became a registered Climate Smart Community as of April 21, 2023.
This resolution was based on a template provided by the Climate Smart Communities program. As a result of the resolution, the Village of Portville became a registered Climate Smart Community as of April 21, 2023.
2. Task Force
The Village Board voted to create a CSC Task Force that will coordinate the certification process and ensure the environmental sustainability of the village as a whole.
The Village Board voted to create a CSC Task Force that will coordinate the certification process and ensure the environmental sustainability of the village as a whole.
3. Coordinator
The Village Board voted to appoint Bob Fischer as the CSC Coordinator giving them leadership roles over the CSC task force and submission process.
The Village Board voted to appoint Bob Fischer as the CSC Coordinator giving them leadership roles over the CSC task force and submission process.
4. Partnerships
We have partnered with the Portville Central School for upcoming projects.
We have partnered with the Portville Central School for upcoming projects.
5. Tree City USA - View article HERE
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8. Farmer's Market
2024 Support Local Farms of Portville poster. If there are updates to this list, please e-mail Bob Fischer at [email protected]
2024 Support Local Farms of Portville poster. If there are updates to this list, please e-mail Bob Fischer at [email protected]