About the Center
The Center for Environmental Information (CEI) is a private, nonprofit, educational organization, founded in Rochester, New York, in 1974. CEI provides information and communication services, publications, and educational programs in order to:
- Advance public understanding of environmental issues;
- Act as a communication link among scientists, educators, decision makers and the public;
- Advocate informed action based on the free exchange of information and ideas.
Notices & Upcoming Events
2006 Call For Projects That Reduce Exposure To Air Toxics From Mobile Sources In Urban Neighborhoods
The Center for Environmental Information, as part of its Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) program, announces a Call for Projects in the Greater Rochester region for projects that reduce exposure to air toxics from mobile sources.
Projects must address air toxics from mobile sources and have an educational component to build public awareness of mobile source air toxics. All applications must be received by September 1, 2006.
Click here for more deatiled information on areas funded, eligibility and reporting process.
You can download the Application Form from here.
3rd Annual CEI Picnic
Come and join us for an evening of food, fun, prizes and festivities on July 27, 2006 at the Tinker Nature Park. Bring you family, bring your friends- the more the merrier! For details click on the invitation.
2006 Hugh E. Cumming Environmental Quality Award
CEI is now accepting nominations for the 2006 Hugh E. Cumming Environmental Quality Award. Each year the award is presented to an individual, group or organization that has made a significant contribution to environmental protection, improvement or education in the Rochester-Genesee-Finger Lakes region. Deadline for submitting applications is September 1, 2006.
For more information on the 2006 Award please click here: MS Word or PDF
2006 Cumming Award Guidelines MS Word or PDF
2006 Nomination form MS Word or PDF
CEI'S 2006 Community Salute to the Environment
Please save Wednesday October 25 on your calendars for the Center for Environmental Information's Community Salute to the Environment event.
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The Hyatt Regency, Rochester |
DATE & TIME: |
October 25, 2006 at 6 P.M. |
SPEAKER: |
Peter Smith, President & CEO, NYSERDA |
More information will become available shortly. Keep checking our website! |
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Rochester Green Business Network
Field Trip to Ecovation Wastewater Treatment Facility
LOCATION: |
Canandaigua Wine Company |
DATE: |
Tuesday, October 24, 2006 |
Save the date! Further details to follow here.
Case Studies of Sustainable Business Practices
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The RGBN is undertaking a project to collate case studies of sustainable businesses practices in the Rochester region. The case studies website is now live! Click HERE to view.
Fill Out The RGBN Survey
We are always trying improve what we do at RGBN and to meet members needs better. Please consider completing the 2005 RGBN Member Survey Form to let us know what you think and what you want from us.
Click HERE for the survey.
RGBN Calendar Updated for 2006!
For more information click HERE. |
Other News and Events
Rochester Area Environmental Volunteer Opportunities
Do you want to volunteer? This list contains several Rochester area environmental organizations and agencies looking for help in a variety of areas.
CEI and Other Local Partners Receive $303,000 CARE Grant from the US EPA
Click HERE to view the Community Action for a Renewed Environment press release.
Green Business News
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LOCI Action Agenda