Volunteer Opportunities
Listed below are the projects that we have at various stages of development. Some already have people working on them, but can always use more help. Others do not have any activity at this time. If you are interested in helping us with any of these projects, please contact us.
Clean Water
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Watershed Planning |
Identify watersheds between Niagara River and St. Lawrence River that need help to develop WSMP |
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Manure Management |
Investigate manure management BMPs and their effectiveness at CAFOs. Identify technologies to reduce phosphorus. ADG & Compost |
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Green Infrastructure |
Look for grant opportunities for Shipbuilders Creek Stormwater Action Plan. |
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Salmon Creek Watershed |
Assist with investigations and field work associated with the Salmon Creek Watershed Restoration project |
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Water Conservation / Water Foot printing |
Investigate techniques and tools. Establish path forward for these topics. Complete demonstration project at local business. |
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Muck Lands |
Investigate issues surrounding phosphorus flux from the muck lands in Orleans County |
Sustainable Energy
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Green Directory |
Help CEI team develop and market new Green Directory |
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Green Business Café |
Investigate the feasibility of establishing a Green Business Café to showcase green businesses |
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Energy Consumption Baseline |
Research data available on energy consumption in area. Create baseline. Benchmark against similar communities. |
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Green Energy Technology |
Investigate energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. Share findings with UGBN members |
Waste Minimization
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Unwanted Pharmaceuticals |
Assist team investigate agricultural sources of pharmaceuticals. Identify funding opportunities. ID best practices. |
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Monroe County Solid Waste |
Prepare a solid waste management profile for MC from 2000 through 2010. |
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Commercial Food Waste Composting |
Investigate technology and feasibility of establishing a commercial food waste composting operation in area |
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Residential Organics Collection |
Investigate feasibility of piloting a residential organics collection program in area |
Transportation Alternatives
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Transportation Alternatives |
Investigate means to increase the utilization of alternative transportation and fuels. Research alternative means of transportation. |
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Exhibition of Technology |
Assist with the development and implementation of a alternative transportation exhibit |
Clean Air
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Carbon Footprinting |
Investigate techniques and tools. Establish path forward for these topics. Complete demonstration project at local business. |
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Diesel Emissions from School Buses |
Investigate issues surrounding children’s’ exposure to diesel fumes from school buses |
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Ambient Air Quality |
Research data available on air quality in area. Create baseline. Benchmark against similar communities. |
Volunteer Opportunities in the Greater Rochester Area
New york State Department of Environmental Conservation - Region 8
Opportunities: wildlife watching, litter removal, maintenance of state land. tel: 85-226-5324, Linda Vera
Federation of Monroe County Environmentalists
Protects and preserves environment by facilitating communication.
tel: 585-663-2981, Carol Hinkelman
The Nature Conservancy, Rochester Chapter
The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
Sierra Club - Rochester Regional Group
The Sierra Club's members are more than 700,000 of your friends and neighbors. Inspired by nature, we work together to protect our communities and the planet. The Club is America's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization.