Press inquiries:
Wes Gillingham, Catskill Mountainkeeper - (845) 901-1029
Bob Neid, Center for Sustainable Rural Communities - (518) 852-4021

April 6, 2015
Schoharie, NY

STOP THE NORTHEAST ENERGY DIRECT PIPELINE

Rally and Press Conference

A coalition of local and national environmental groups including Catskill Mountainkeeper and the Center for Sustainable Rural Communities held a press conference and rally today in Schoharie, New York to Stop the Northeast Energy Direct Pipeline

*MEDIA ADVISORY FOR MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2015*

Saying NO to New Pipelines: Coalition of environmental groups to hold press conference

and rally to Stop the Northeast Energy Direct Pipeline

SAUGERTIES >> The Coalition Against the Pilgrim Pipeline will hold a public forum on the risks of the Pilgrim Pipeline at 3 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Saugerties Senior Center, 207 Market Street at the corner of Market Street....

(12/2014) Catskill Mountainkeeper is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a grant of $1.8 million from the State of New York to lead a collaborative project to increase energy conservation and solar penetration in the Southern Tier and Mid-Hudson regions.  

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Contact:
Erin Burch
[email protected]
(845) 707-1326

Livingston Manor, NY -- From Latin America to Africa, Peace Corps has overseas work opportunities in Environment, Agriculture, and other programs as well. Spend part of a summer’s evening at Livingston Manor Free Library and discover the benefits of Peace Corps service from returned Volunteers. Join us to learn about the challenging, rewarding, and inspirational moments of being a Peace Corps Volunteer. Have your questions answered and gain tips to guide you through the application process.

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July 9, 2014
Contact: Susan Jaffe, Consulting Director of Agriculture
[email protected] or call (845) 439-1230

Catskill Mountainkeeper’s Third Annual Mid-Summer Supper at Neversink Farm

Claryville, NY - Come join us for an afternoon of live music by Poison Love String Trio, guided farm tours, berry picking and a delicious spread prepared by James Beard award winning Chef, Patrick Connolly.  Only the freshest ingredients from main street farm, Neversink Farm, Java Love, Catskill Food Company, Snowdance Farm, Northern Farmhouse Pasta, Brandenburg Bakery, and many others in the region will be used!

Saturday July 19, 2014 
Doors open at 3pm/Supper served at 4 pm

Hosted by Neversink Farm at 635 Claryville Road, Claryville N.Y.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Betta Broad
Catskill Mountainkeeper
Program Manager, Energy & Climate
(607) 222-3678  or  [email protected]

 Catskill Mountainkeeper Launches www.RenewableNY.com to Help New Yorkers Achieve Energy Independence

July 3, 2014 -- This July 4th, Catskill Mountainkeeper is celebrating Independence Day with the launch of its new web resource, RenewableNY.com, which will help New Yorkers achieve energy independence by transitioning to safe, clean, and now affordable renewable energy. 

The Weather Project: Forecast calls for epic event!

Preceding the performance, an expo featuring info booths, community organizations and artwork created by regional artists using recycled windows will kick off at 5 p.m. Play “The Energy Challenge” game with …River Reporter 

Contact:

Erin Burch
Catskill Mountainkeeper
(845) 707-1326 [email protected]

Celebrate National Trails Day in Woodridge

Woodridge, NY – Saturday, June 7^th from 10:00-11:00AM, the public is invited to join Trailkeeper.org partners for a National Trails Day celebratory hike. The American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day^® is the country’s largest celebration of trails. Following the hike, come along to the opening day of the Rock Hill Farmers’ Market.

Meet at 9:45AM at Krieger Park on Greenville Road in Woodridge, NY to explore an easy 3.6 mile segment of the the former tracks of the Ontario & Western Railway company -- granted a second life as the “Rails to Trails” hiking and biking path. 

Earth Day Fair at New Paltz Reformed Church emphasizes taking ...

New Paltz Times-Apr 22, 2014

Catskill Mountainkeeper and Mohonk Preserve will be represented at the fair for the first time. Phillies Bridge Farm, whose CSA is back in ..