The South Side-based Partnership for Onondaga Creek received an environmental award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its work improving water quality in Onondaga Creek and Onondaga Lake. Read the rest of this entry »
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Partnership for Onondaga Creek Awarded
Green Infrastructure Discussed by Partnership for Onondaga Creek
A county environmental specialist explained the science behind green infrastructure Tuesday night, March 2, to a crowd of South Side businesspeople and environmentalists, just hours after Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney unveiled a $3 million Green Improvement Fund.
BJ Adigun, administrative director of green technology for the Onondaga County Department of Water Environment Protection, spent 80 minutes speaking and answering questions from two dozen people gathered at Brady Faith Center on South Avenue. He explained why green roofs, porous pavement and rain gardens are important, how they work and where organizations can apply for funding. Read the rest of this entry »
