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Welcome to the latest edition of the EFC eNews! Inside, you'll find recent news from EPA and other partners and organizations on environmental policy and issues, new publications, funding opportunities, and upcoming events.
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Complimentary Posters Available Through EFC's Students Vs. Trash Program
You know good design when you see it. Isn't it better when good designs get out the word for causes we care about? Students Vs. Trash was created to use design to defeat trash and get people excited to reuse, recycle, and stop littering! We held a poster contest for college students in EPA Region 2, and almost 100 entries were collected from 19 different colleges and universities. Fourteen judges participated in choosing the final designs, and winners were selected based on online voting through social media. Overall, the posters received 2,253 "likes,"  1,207 "shares", and 1,035 "pledges" to recycle and reduce waste. If you are interested in receiving a variety pack of FREE posters from the Students Vs. Trash campaign, for use on your campus, in your school, or at your office, please contact Tara at tara@studentsvstrash.com. Contest brought to you by the Environmental Finance Center with financial support from the EPA under a cooperative agreement. Learn More
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New York Lawmakers Pass Bill Requiring Manufacturers to Collect Mercury-Containing Thermostats
New York State lawmakers passed a bill early Saturday morning that, once signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and implemented, will ensure the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible collection of mercury thermostats.
The bill, known as the Mercury Thermostat Collection Act, requires that manufacturers develop and implement a thermostat collection program that meets a pre-established goal of collecting 15,500 thermostats by 2015. The bill also calls for the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) to establish annual collection goals thereafter, and to make changes to the program if manufacturers fail to meet these goals. This could include requiring manufacturers to pay financial incentives to recyclers to encourage greater participation.
Read the Full Press Release Here
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Workshops, Trainings & Webinars
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Oncenter Complex, Syracuse, NY
Call for abstracts closes, and registration opens on July 15th!
The 13th annual SyracuseCoE Symposium, Urban Reinvention and Resilience, will feature the latest results from collaborators from across the nation and beyond that are developing innovations in areas in environmental and energy systems. This year's Symposium will feature sessions and workshops designed to engage a wide audience, including industry practitioners, state and local officials, and university faculty and students.
Stay tuned as we reveal new and unique features of this year's program!
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Green Bag Lunch on Waste Material Management
July 12, 2013 | 12:00pm-1:30pm
Syracuse Center of Excellence
727 E. Washington Street, Rm 203
GreeningUSA and the Syracuse Center of Excellence Center for Sustainable Community Solutions are inviting community members and experts in each of the 12 Traitsİ to participate and be recognized for their contributions!
You will not only be helping our community move toward sustainability, but you will be helping to create a model for communities across the country to use!
This event is free! Bring your own lunch, drinks will be provided.
Contact: Peter Arsenault, peter@jaarch.com
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SAVE THE DATE:
New York State Green Building Conference
March 27-28, 2014
OnCenter Complex, Syracuse, NY
The next New York State Green Building Conference is now scheduled for March 27-28, 2014 at the OnCenter Convention Center in Syracuse.
SUNY ESF Outreach and the NY Upstate Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council request your input!
- Why have you attended this conference or similar conferences in the past?
- What would you like to learn at next year's conference?
- What speakers do you want to see?
- What keynote speaker would you most like to see?
- Other suggestions?
Thank you for helping us to make this "your" conference!
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Upcoming Smart Management for Small Water Systems Workshops
  Click here to register online.
Energy Management Workshop, July 9
Financing Workshop, July 10
St. Thomas, USVI | 9:00-4:30pm Financing Workshop, July 9
Energy Management Workshop, July 10
St. Croix, USVI | 9:00-4:30pm
Asset Management and Finance Workshop for Small Water Systems
San Juan, PR | July 10 & 11, 2013 | 9:30-5pm
Audience: Trainings are for drinking water systems serving 10,000 or fewer customers, water system managers, municipal decision makers, elected officials, town managers, and mayors. These programs are being offered through Smart Management for Small Water Systems, a program of the Environmental Finance Center Network (EFCN), which consists of the Environmental Finance Center at Syracuse University and nine other EFC's nationwide. This program is made possible under a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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Do you  know what percentage of the US population is served by community water systems that meet drinking water standards, or the number of previously impaired waterbodies that are now attaining water quality standards? These answers and more are in EPA's Fiscal Year 2012 report on end of year results for over 130 measures of performance listed in EPA's 2011-2015 strategic plan and the FY 2012 National Water Program Guidance.
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The Green  Infrastructure Center Inc. and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) have released a New York edition of a green infrastructure planning guide that will help communities protect and restore vital green infrastructure that can help mitigate flooding, while at the same time performing critical life sustaining functions like cleaning the air and water. |
National Center for Innovation in Small Drinking Water Systems
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is seeking applications for a National Research Center.
This "National Center for Innovation in Small Drinking Water Systems" (Center) will: conduct research; develop and demonstrate innovative and sustainable technologies; advance the state-of-the-art nationally and internationally; leverage modern data and information systems; foster interaction among technology developers, end-users, and other stakeholders; provide education, training and technical assistance; and collaborate with local, regional (multi-state), and national water technology innovation efforts. Under this solicitation, the successful applicant will lead the Center.
Funding Agency: US EPA
Amount:
One award of $4.1 million
Deadline: August 21, 2013
Eligible Applicants:
Public nonprofit institutions/organizations and private nonprofit institutions/organizations located in the U.S., state and local governments, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, and U.S. territories or possessions are eligible to apply.
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Toward Zero-Net Energy Wastewater Treatment: PON 2722
This PON invites proposals for Demonstration Projects associated with innovative technologies; and Feasibility Studies that: i) evaluate WWTP energy efficiency opportunities, ii) evaluate energy efficient process improvement alternatives, and iii) demonstrate use of the US Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool (CREAT) or similar tools.
Funding Agency: NYSERDA
Amount: Demonstration Projects (Up to $250,000/project), Feasibility Studies (Up to $25,000/project)
Deadline: September 17, 2013
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Capacity Building for Sustainable Communities
The Capacity Building for Sustainable Communities Program (Program), through this NOFA, will identify consortia comprised of intermediary organizations that can provide capacity building support for communities engaged in planning efforts that support community involvement and integrate economic and workforce development, housing, land use, land cleanup and preparation for reuse, transportation, and infrastructure investments. The grantee(s) selected will be expected to deliver capacity building support to communities across the United States. To support these activities, HUD expects to make an award to one to two winning consortia.
Funding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Amount: $4,500,000 total
Deadline: August 7, 2013
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit organizations, a local or state public agency, for-profit organizations, nationally recognized and accredited University or College, or any combination of the aforementioned entities
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The Environmental Finance Center at Syracuse University facilitates the development of sustainable and resilient communities across US EPA Region 2 (New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and eight tribal nations).
Located at the SyracuseCoE Center for Sustainable Community Solutions, EFC enhances the administrative and financial capacities of state and local government officials, nonprofit organizations, and private sectors to make change toward improved environmental infrastructure and quality of life.
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EFC Staff
Ana V. Arache
Program Coordinator
Aimee Clinkhammer Project Scientist
Khristopher Dodson
Senior Program Manager
Kathy Forrest
Budget Administrator
Mark Lichtenstein
Executive Director and
Principal Investigator
Mandy Westerdahl
Communications Manager
Melissa Young
Senior Program Manager
Tara Baron
Laura Cardoso
Paul Esposito
Gabi Levinson
Kate Palermo
Danielle Preiss
Lisa Ruggero
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Environmental Finance Center programs and projects are supported in part by funding from USDA-RD and EPA.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, and familial status.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6582 (TDD). --------- To reach us via the NYS Relay Service, please dial 7-1-1. If you are calling from within Syracuse University, please dial 800-662-1220. Click here to download instructions on how to use this service. You may also contact us via e-mail at efc@syracusecoe.org.
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