HIGHLIGHTS
2022
February, 2022 — The Climate Smart Task Force working through the NYS Clean Energy Communities Program secured a $5000 grant to purchase energy efficient appliances for the Greco Senior Center kitchen.
March, 2022 — TheTask Force applied for and was awarded approximately $1,000 grant to fund the planting of three trees at Cantine Field.
April, 2022 — The Task Force sponsored the first Arbor Day Celebration at Cantine Field.
June, 2022 — The Town received approval for a $10,000 grant to fund LED lighting for Town Hall.
August, 2022 - The Climate Smart Task Force partnered with Library Director Jen Russell to present Green Programing at the Library.
September, 2022 - Members of the Task Force submitted comments on the Draft Scoping Document for the Winston Farm Development Proposal.
Welcome
The Climate Crisis is at a critical stage. Urgent action is needed.Our planet is experiencing more intense heat, bigger storms, longer droughts, increased flooding, raging wildfires, melting glaciers, and rising sea levels. And yes, man-made greenhouse gases are causing our climate to change.
That's why the Saugerties Town Board took these actions:- Took the Climate Smart Communities Pledge back in 2009, the first town in Ulster County to do so.
- Appointed the Saugerties Climate Smart Task Force in March 2018 to help Saugerties continue to honor that pledge, and set new goals – further reduction of greenhouse gases and certification by New York State as a Climate Smart Community.
- October, 2019 — The Town of Saugerties has achieved NYS certification as a Climate Smart Community at the bronze level, the first town in Ulster County to acheive this.
- December 2020 - The Town of Saugerties reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 20.3% in 2020 compared to 2017, the baseline year.
- August 2021 - The Town of Saugerties completed the requirements of the Clean Energy Communities program and was awarded a $10,000 state grant.
By working together — Town government, residents, and business owners — we can reduce greenhouse gas emmissions while building our local economy, and be part of the solution to the climate crisis. Here are some suggestions:
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There is an immediacy to this threat that requires all of us to be proactive and take responsibility for our little corner of the world as we work to further reduce our municipal greenhouse gas emissions and develop additional mitigation policies to address current and future impacts.
Our town's Climate Smart Saugerties task force is a perfect example of how volunteer efforts are bringing us closer to an energy sustainable future. The work of the task force couldn't be more important.”
