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Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper has invited Buffalo residents and business owners to come advocate for Green Infrastructure solutions to the City's combined sewer problem.  The Buffalo Sewer Authority (BSA) has proposed a Draft Long Term Control Plan (LTCP) for the reduction of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) associated with the City’s Sewer System.  CSOs occur when precipitation-related flows overwhelm the sewer system causing untreated sewage to be discharged into area waterways.  The BSA is conducting its third round of community outreach meetings at various locations throughout the City of Buffalo to seek input on its proposed LTCP.  This issue impacts all residents and  businesses in the City of Buffalo. All are encouraged to attend.

This is a 2-plex Instructor Certification Workshop (ICW) Canoe and Kayak Level 1 Instructor Certification.  (An ICW consists of an IDW – Instructor Development Workshop and an ICE – Instructor Certification Exam – total of 22 to 24 hours).  This is a three craft certification – tandem canoe, solo canoe, and kayak.

A participant may earn certification in one, two or all three craft, but must be present for all three days.  Certification is not guaranteed through attendance only; the certification exam must be passed by a demonstration of both knowledge and skills.  The exam consists of a written portion and a skills demonstration portion.

Meet:

June 29 & 30 meet at shelter 4b in area 4 of Beaver Island. July 1 (exam) meet at the south end of Marina North shelter.

Fee:

$275 per participant (includes all sessions, ACA fees, and required materials/books).

Other Information:

Riverkeeper will provide all canoes, kayaks, and life vests.  Please wear appropriate clothing in preparation for rain, wind, and being in water.  Please bring a lunch and water/drink, and provide your own transportation to Beaver Island.  Space is limited.

It’s finally here!  The planting season has arrived.  It’s going to be a busy next couple of months for RestoreCorps and we are going to need your help.

Here is our planting schedule for May and June so far:

• Praxair, Tonawanda – Friday, May 18, Afternoon
• Eastern Park, Tonawanda – Friday, May 25, Afternoon
• Fontana Boathouse –Saturday, June 16, 9 a.m. to noon
• Forest Lawn Cemetary –Saturday, June 23, 9 a.m. to noon

We will need a few people at each of these events so please let me know as soon as possible if you are interested.