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We achieved our $40,000 goal for our Climate Fund!
Thanks to our renewed FLECA members & many recurring and new donors who offset their travel, work, and home emissions, we'll be able to start the new year strong and have new grants to award
More donations are on the way: fingerlakesclimatefund.org
Thanks to our renewed FLECA members & many recurring and new donors who offset their travel, work, and home emissions, we'll be able to start the new year strong and have new grants to award
More donations are on the way: fingerlakesclimatefund.org
December 22, 2025 at 6:36 PM
We achieved our $40,000 goal for our Climate Fund!
Thanks to our renewed FLECA members & many recurring and new donors who offset their travel, work, and home emissions, we'll be able to start the new year strong and have new grants to award
More donations are on the way: fingerlakesclimatefund.org
Thanks to our renewed FLECA members & many recurring and new donors who offset their travel, work, and home emissions, we'll be able to start the new year strong and have new grants to award
More donations are on the way: fingerlakesclimatefund.org
Gerri Wiley is a volunteer and long-term resident in NY’s Southern Tier, dedicated to helping others navigate today's complex energy landscape.
Read her interview to learn about who she is and how she began this work.
sustainablefingerlakes.org/2025/12/12/t...
Read her interview to learn about who she is and how she began this work.
sustainablefingerlakes.org/2025/12/12/t...
December 12, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Gerri Wiley is a volunteer and long-term resident in NY’s Southern Tier, dedicated to helping others navigate today's complex energy landscape.
Read her interview to learn about who she is and how she began this work.
sustainablefingerlakes.org/2025/12/12/t...
Read her interview to learn about who she is and how she began this work.
sustainablefingerlakes.org/2025/12/12/t...
December 11, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Who are you gonna call for a resilient future? In all that we do, the byword of our mission is community. As we end the year, we thank you, our community of supporters, for all your efforts to build a resilient Finger Lakes Region
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December 11, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Who are you gonna call for a resilient future? In all that we do, the byword of our mission is community. As we end the year, we thank you, our community of supporters, for all your efforts to build a resilient Finger Lakes Region
💸sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us
💸sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us
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and many other groups have demanded a national moratorium on new data centers in the United States
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
and many other groups have demanded a national moratorium on new data centers in the United States
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
More than 200 environmental groups demand halt to new US datacenters
Exclusive: Congress urged to act against energy-hungry facilities blamed for increasing bills and worsening climate crisis
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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and many other groups have demanded a national moratorium on new data centers in the United States
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
and many other groups have demanded a national moratorium on new data centers in the United States
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Good summary of recent events by Matt Dougherty of the Ithaca Times, but, with regard to the Hochul administration, the answer to the question in the headline seems obvious.
Is New York Abandoning its Climate Commitments?
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) have made a series of controversial decisions in recent weeks. Some claim these decisions undermine and backtrack on
www.ithaca.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Good summary of recent events by Matt Dougherty of the Ithaca Times, but, with regard to the Hochul administration, the answer to the question in the headline seems obvious.
🎉New mini-grant projects announced! 🎉
We funded three different pollinator gardens for our Seneca and Keuka pilot chapter:
Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library
Montour Falls Memorial Library
Town of Hector Sustainability Committee
We funded three different pollinator gardens for our Seneca and Keuka pilot chapter:
Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library
Montour Falls Memorial Library
Town of Hector Sustainability Committee
December 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🎉New mini-grant projects announced! 🎉
We funded three different pollinator gardens for our Seneca and Keuka pilot chapter:
Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library
Montour Falls Memorial Library
Town of Hector Sustainability Committee
We funded three different pollinator gardens for our Seneca and Keuka pilot chapter:
Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library
Montour Falls Memorial Library
Town of Hector Sustainability Committee
December 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The Seat Library was made to address how seat discomfort is a huge barrier to cycling. Users can try a variety of bike seats for up to one week at a time. If they find one they like, we let them know where they can buy it, either locally or online.
November 25, 2025 at 9:48 PM
The Seat Library was made to address how seat discomfort is a huge barrier to cycling. Users can try a variety of bike seats for up to one week at a time. If they find one they like, we let them know where they can buy it, either locally or online.
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Opportunity for journos: @grist.org is giving out grants of up to $5K each for climate and environmental justice reporting on the rural US. The deadline is rapidly approaching, so get your application in! grist.org/updates/gris...
Grist opens applications for new rural reporting grants on climate and environmental justice
Applicants can request up to $5,000 per project.
grist.org
November 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Opportunity for journos: @grist.org is giving out grants of up to $5K each for climate and environmental justice reporting on the rural US. The deadline is rapidly approaching, so get your application in! grist.org/updates/gris...
Mini-grant project update! Last Fall, we awarded a mini-grant to Zoë Van Nostrand for materials to use in running four Beginner Textile Repair & Care workshops in Tompkins County. Any donations made until Dec. 2 will contribute directly to our mini-grant fund. sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us/
November 23, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Mini-grant project update! Last Fall, we awarded a mini-grant to Zoë Van Nostrand for materials to use in running four Beginner Textile Repair & Care workshops in Tompkins County. Any donations made until Dec. 2 will contribute directly to our mini-grant fund. sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us/
What is the Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program? Swipe to learn more!
Give the gift of a mini-grant. Any donations made until Dec. 2 will contribute directly to our mini-grant fund. To sponsor a project: sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us/
Give the gift of a mini-grant. Any donations made until Dec. 2 will contribute directly to our mini-grant fund. To sponsor a project: sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us/
November 21, 2025 at 5:54 PM
What is the Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program? Swipe to learn more!
Give the gift of a mini-grant. Any donations made until Dec. 2 will contribute directly to our mini-grant fund. To sponsor a project: sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us/
Give the gift of a mini-grant. Any donations made until Dec. 2 will contribute directly to our mini-grant fund. To sponsor a project: sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us/
New mini-grant project announced!
Ithaca Community Gardens is one of our Tompkins County awardees.
Give the gift of a mini-grant. Any donations made until Dec. 2 will contribute directly to our mini-grant fund. To learn more, visit sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us/
#GivingTuesday
Ithaca Community Gardens is one of our Tompkins County awardees.
Give the gift of a mini-grant. Any donations made until Dec. 2 will contribute directly to our mini-grant fund. To learn more, visit sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us/
#GivingTuesday
November 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
New mini-grant project announced!
Ithaca Community Gardens is one of our Tompkins County awardees.
Give the gift of a mini-grant. Any donations made until Dec. 2 will contribute directly to our mini-grant fund. To learn more, visit sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us/
#GivingTuesday
Ithaca Community Gardens is one of our Tompkins County awardees.
Give the gift of a mini-grant. Any donations made until Dec. 2 will contribute directly to our mini-grant fund. To learn more, visit sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us/
#GivingTuesday
"Give the Gift of a Mini-Grant"
Any donations made until Dec. 2 will contribute directly to our mini-grant fund. To support us, visit the link in our bio, or go to: sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us/
#GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday2025 #SustainableFingerLakes #NeighborhoodMiniGrant
Any donations made until Dec. 2 will contribute directly to our mini-grant fund. To support us, visit the link in our bio, or go to: sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us/
#GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday2025 #SustainableFingerLakes #NeighborhoodMiniGrant
November 19, 2025 at 5:38 PM
"Give the Gift of a Mini-Grant"
Any donations made until Dec. 2 will contribute directly to our mini-grant fund. To support us, visit the link in our bio, or go to: sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us/
#GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday2025 #SustainableFingerLakes #NeighborhoodMiniGrant
Any donations made until Dec. 2 will contribute directly to our mini-grant fund. To support us, visit the link in our bio, or go to: sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us/
#GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday2025 #SustainableFingerLakes #NeighborhoodMiniGrant
Have any travels you need to offset? Read our newsletter to learn about some recent updates! - mailchi.mp/sustainablef...
November 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Have any travels you need to offset? Read our newsletter to learn about some recent updates! - mailchi.mp/sustainablef...
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Terawulf is bullying the Town of Lansing, New York, interfering in our local democracy, and spreading disinformation in order to suit their corporate agenda.
They say they won’t use Cayuga Lake Water, but as Anna Kelles shows, they’ll use millions of gallons per day.
www.ithaca.com/opinion/gues...
They say they won’t use Cayuga Lake Water, but as Anna Kelles shows, they’ll use millions of gallons per day.
www.ithaca.com/opinion/gues...
Guest Opinion: Terawulf is Claiming “No Water Use” but the Data Says Otherwise
When a company comes into a rural community promising jobs and redevelopment, trust is everything. That trust depends on transparency, and when the story a company tells investors is different
www.ithaca.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Terawulf is bullying the Town of Lansing, New York, interfering in our local democracy, and spreading disinformation in order to suit their corporate agenda.
They say they won’t use Cayuga Lake Water, but as Anna Kelles shows, they’ll use millions of gallons per day.
www.ithaca.com/opinion/gues...
They say they won’t use Cayuga Lake Water, but as Anna Kelles shows, they’ll use millions of gallons per day.
www.ithaca.com/opinion/gues...
That’s what local climate action looks like!
Read about his story here: fingerlakesclimatefund.org/offsets-work...
Support our work here: fingerlakesclimatefund.org/donate/
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Read about his story here: fingerlakesclimatefund.org/offsets-work...
Support our work here: fingerlakesclimatefund.org/donate/
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November 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
That’s what local climate action looks like!
Read about his story here: fingerlakesclimatefund.org/offsets-work...
Support our work here: fingerlakesclimatefund.org/donate/
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Read about his story here: fingerlakesclimatefund.org/offsets-work...
Support our work here: fingerlakesclimatefund.org/donate/
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A short application, some support from our team, and now Scott’s home is saving energy and is preventing 60.7 tons of CO₂ emissions from entering the atmosphere!
Scott was a recipient of both our Finger Lakes Climate Fund and our now-completed Mobile Home Pilot.
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Scott was a recipient of both our Finger Lakes Climate Fund and our now-completed Mobile Home Pilot.
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Thinking about supporting our Climate Fund? Your money helps fund clean energy upgrades like this 👆🏼
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youtube.com/shorts/YqvVO...
Thinking about supporting our Climate Fund? Your money helps fund clean energy upgrades like this 👆🏼
YouTube video by Sustainable Finger Lakes
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November 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
A short application, some support from our team, and now Scott’s home is saving energy and is preventing 60.7 tons of CO₂ emissions from entering the atmosphere!
Scott was a recipient of both our Finger Lakes Climate Fund and our now-completed Mobile Home Pilot.
(1/2)
Scott was a recipient of both our Finger Lakes Climate Fund and our now-completed Mobile Home Pilot.
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Thinking about supporting our Climate Fund? Your money helps fund clean energy upgrades like this 👆🏼
youtube.com/shorts/YqvVO...
youtube.com/shorts/YqvVO...
Thinking about supporting our Climate Fund? Your money helps fund clean energy upgrades like this 👆🏼
YouTube video by Sustainable Finger Lakes
youtube.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Thinking about supporting our Climate Fund? Your money helps fund clean energy upgrades like this 👆🏼
youtube.com/shorts/YqvVO...
youtube.com/shorts/YqvVO...
Citizens gathered for a Sun Day event in Geneva, NY, to rally against environmental threats to the Finger Lakes: The expansion of NY State’s largest landfill, the proposal to build a large data center on Cayuga Lake, and the battle against Greenidge Generation.
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October 23, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Citizens gathered for a Sun Day event in Geneva, NY, to rally against environmental threats to the Finger Lakes: The expansion of NY State’s largest landfill, the proposal to build a large data center on Cayuga Lake, and the battle against Greenidge Generation.
www.instagram.com/p/DQKlnKGCR2W/
www.instagram.com/p/DQKlnKGCR2W/
Thank you to Wegmans for becoming a Neighborhood Mini-Grant Sponsor!
Wegmans’ contribution to the Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program shows their commitment to building stronger, healthier communities. Thank you, Wegmans, for your support!
Wegmans’ contribution to the Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program shows their commitment to building stronger, healthier communities. Thank you, Wegmans, for your support!
October 22, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Thank you to Wegmans for becoming a Neighborhood Mini-Grant Sponsor!
Wegmans’ contribution to the Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program shows their commitment to building stronger, healthier communities. Thank you, Wegmans, for your support!
Wegmans’ contribution to the Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program shows their commitment to building stronger, healthier communities. Thank you, Wegmans, for your support!
As many NYSEG customers have realized, energy costs have gone up and will continue to rise. Gerri Wiley is a long-term resident in NY’s Southern Tier, dedicated to tracking and breaking down delivery and supply cost increases through periodic updates.
sustainablefingerlakes.org/2025/10/21/l...
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October 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
As many NYSEG customers have realized, energy costs have gone up and will continue to rise. Gerri Wiley is a long-term resident in NY’s Southern Tier, dedicated to tracking and breaking down delivery and supply cost increases through periodic updates.
sustainablefingerlakes.org/2025/10/21/l...
sustainablefingerlakes.org/2025/10/21/l...
Big shoutout to @mutualaidtompkins, one of our Neighborhood Mini-Grant recipients!
Through their network of food sharing cabinets across Tompkins County, neighbors can freely give and take food and essential items, helping reduce waste and fight food insecurity.
www.instagram.com/p/DPzWvUPCTXH/
Through their network of food sharing cabinets across Tompkins County, neighbors can freely give and take food and essential items, helping reduce waste and fight food insecurity.
www.instagram.com/p/DPzWvUPCTXH/
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October 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Big shoutout to @mutualaidtompkins, one of our Neighborhood Mini-Grant recipients!
Through their network of food sharing cabinets across Tompkins County, neighbors can freely give and take food and essential items, helping reduce waste and fight food insecurity.
www.instagram.com/p/DPzWvUPCTXH/
Through their network of food sharing cabinets across Tompkins County, neighbors can freely give and take food and essential items, helping reduce waste and fight food insecurity.
www.instagram.com/p/DPzWvUPCTXH/
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Sun Day with a FLX Twist, Geneva, 9/21, 1:00 PM
"...rally aims to celebrate clean energy while also highlighting the environmental dangers in the Finger Lakes region. They say those concerns have been inadequately addressed by state leadership."
@senecalakeguardian.bsky.social
#SunDayofAction
"...rally aims to celebrate clean energy while also highlighting the environmental dangers in the Finger Lakes region. They say those concerns have been inadequately addressed by state leadership."
@senecalakeguardian.bsky.social
#SunDayofAction
Sun Day environmental rally to be held in Geneva - Rochester Beacon
The event, part of a national day of climate action, will highlight the dangers faced by the region and call on New York elected officials to do more to protect the environment
rochesterbeacon.com
September 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Sun Day with a FLX Twist, Geneva, 9/21, 1:00 PM
"...rally aims to celebrate clean energy while also highlighting the environmental dangers in the Finger Lakes region. They say those concerns have been inadequately addressed by state leadership."
@senecalakeguardian.bsky.social
#SunDayofAction
"...rally aims to celebrate clean energy while also highlighting the environmental dangers in the Finger Lakes region. They say those concerns have been inadequately addressed by state leadership."
@senecalakeguardian.bsky.social
#SunDayofAction
Check out our latest newsletter and meet our new staff! sustainablefingerlakes.org/2025/09/17/s...
Summer 2025 Newsletter - Sustainable Finger Lakes
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September 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Check out our latest newsletter and meet our new staff! sustainablefingerlakes.org/2025/09/17/s...