[sustainable_tompkins-l] Public Forum on HABs and Non-Point Source Pollution in the Finger Lakes - Saturday, April 14th
The *Community Science Institute* presents the second event in our series of public forums, "Water and Community": HABs and Non-Point Source Pollution in the Finger Lakes: Strategies for Addressing the Threat *Saturday, April 14th* *1:00 PM - 3:30 PM* The Space @ Greenstar 700 W. Buffalo St. Ithaca, NY 14850 Please see topics, agenda, and speakers below: - *1:00 - 1:15:* *Introduction: The HABs-Nutrient Connection,* *Robert Howarth*, Professor of Ecology, Cornell University - *1:15 - 1:40*: *New York State Programs to Combat Non-point Source Pollution,* *John Negley*, Manager, Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District - *1:40 - 2:05*: *TMDLs and Nine Element Plans,* *Roxy Johnston*, City of Ithaca Watershed Coordinator - *2:05 - 2:15:* Intermission, Time allotted to pick up resources and chat with tablers - *2:15 - 2:35:* *The Importance of Long-Term Datasets, **Stephen Penningroth*, Director, Community Science Institute - *2:35 - 3:00:* *The Value of Collective Action,* *Andrew Zepp*, Director, Finger Lakes Land Trust - *3:00 - 3:30:* Wrap-up, Q, pick up resources, chat with tablers For more information visit www.communityscience.org or email i...@communityscience.org *Water and Community* is funded in part by the Park Foundation -- *Claire Weston* Outreach Coordinator Community Science Institute claire.wes...@communityscience.org 607-257-6606 Community Science Institute Water Quality Testing Lab NYSDOH-ELAP #11790 http://communityscience.org 607-257-6606 Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/communityscience> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] Learn about how and why to test your drinking water at Community Science Institute's "Drinking Water Wednesday"
Drinking Water Wednesdays A free public information series about drinking water in our community Presented by the Community Science Institute Wednesday, December 13th 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm West Danby Fire Hall 47 Sylvan Ln, Spencer, NY 14883 Have you ever wanted to get some basic information about your drinking water? · What should I test my private well for? · What is a public water supplier required to test for? · How do I know if my water is safe? Please join the Community Science Institute (CSI) in collaboration with the Tompkins County Health Department for the third in our quarterly series of public forums, Drinking Water Wednesdays. CSI is a nonprofit environmental organization based in Ithaca, NY, that has operated a New York State certified water testing lab since 2003. A brief introduction will cover the most common tests including bacteria, nitrate, nitrite, and lead. Most of the forum will consist of CSI and Health Department staff responding to questions from the audience. An additional Drinking Water Wednesday forum will be held in Trumansburg in the months ahead. Coupons worth discounts of 20% off water testing will be available at each forum! For more information go to communityscience.org, email us at i...@communityscience.org, and/or call us at 607-257-6606 <(607)%20257-6606> -- Community Science Institute Water Quality Testing Lab NYSDOH-ELAP #11790 http://communityscience.org 607-257-6606 Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/communityscience> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] Tomorrow CSI Presents, "Harmful Algal Blooms: What they are and how government agencies are addressing the threat
Harmful Algal Blooms What they are and how government agencies are addressing the threat Saturday, September 30th 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM The Space at Greenstar 700 W Buffalo St, Ithaca, NY 14850 Join the *Community Science Institute*, co-sponsors *Cayuga Lake Watershed Network* and *Floating Classroom*, and other organizations* Saturday, September 30th, as we address the concerns surrounding the recent outbreak of suspicious algal blooms in Cayuga Lake. Speakers will highlight key aspects of the ecology and toxicity of blue-green algae, review measures taken to protect public health, and respond to questions from the audience. Participating organizations will offer a wealth of HABs related information. Refreshments will be provided. See agenda and speakers below. Part A: What are “Blue-Green Algae” and What Makes Them Bloom? ¨ 9:00 - 9:05 AM: Introductory Remarks - Claire Weston, Outreach Coordinator, Community Science Institute ¨ 9:05 - 9:30 AM: The Ecology of Cyanobacteria - Dr. Lisa Cleckner, Director, Finger Lakes Institute ¨ 9:30 - 9:50 AM: Testing for Toxins - Dr. Steve Penningroth, Director, Community Science Institute 10:00 - 10:15 AM - First coffee break; visit participating organizations’ display tables; submit questions for speaker panel. Part B: HABs and Public Health ¨ 10:15 - 10:35 AM: Monitoring Drinking Water and Swimming Areas for potential HABs Toxins - Mr. Adriel Shea, Senior Public Health Sanitarian, Tompkins County Health Department ¨ 10:35 - 11:00 AM: Volunteer HABs Surveillance Program - Mr. Tony Presigiacomo, NYSDEC Finger Lakes Hub 11:00 - 11:15 AM - Second coffee break; visit participating organizations’ display tables; submit questions for speaker panel. Part C: Panel of speakers discuss issues and respond to audience questions ¨ 11:15 - 11:35 AM: Panel discussion highlights core issues ¨ 11:35 - 12:00 PM: Panelists respond to written questions submitted by members of the audience *Invited organizations include: Finger Lakes Institute, Tompkins County Department of Health, NYSDEC Finger Lakes Hub, Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Organization, Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission, Finger Lakes PRISM, and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County For more information visit www.communityscience.org or email i...@communityscience.org -- Community Science Institute Water Quality Testing Lab NYSDOH-ELAP #11790 http://communityscience.org 607-257-6606 Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/communityscience> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] CSI Presents, "Harmful Algal Blooms: What they are and how government agencies are addressing the threat"
Harmful Algal Blooms What they are and how government agencies are addressing the threat Saturday, September 30th 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM The Space at Greenstar 700 W Buffalo St, Ithaca, NY 14850 Join the *Community Science Institute*, co-sponsors *Cayuga Lake Watershed Network* and *Floating Classroom*, and other organizations* Saturday, September 30th, as we address the concerns surrounding the recent outbreak of suspicious algal blooms in Cayuga Lake. Speakers will highlight key aspects of the ecology and toxicity of blue-green algae, review measures taken to protect public health, and respond to questions from the audience. Participating organizations will offer a wealth of HABs related information. Refreshments will be provided. See agenda and speakers below. Part A: What are “Blue-Green Algae” and What Makes Them Bloom? ¨ 9:00 - 9:05 AM: Introductory Remarks - Claire Weston, Outreach Coordinator, Community Science Institute ¨ 9:05 - 9:30 AM: The Ecology of Cyanobacteria - Dr. Lisa Cleckner, Director, Finger Lakes Institute ¨ 9:30 - 9:50 AM: Testing for Toxins - Dr. Steve Penningroth, Director, Community Science Institute 10:00 - 10:15 AM - First coffee break; visit participating organizations’ display tables; submit questions for speaker panel. Part B: HABs and Public Health ¨ 10:15 - 10:35 AM: Monitoring Drinking Water and Swimming Areas for potential HABs Toxins - Mr. Adriel Shea, Senior Public Health Sanitarian, Tompkins County Health Department ¨ 10:35 - 11:00 AM: Volunteer HABs Surveillance Program - Mr. Tony Presigiacomo, NYSDEC Finger Lakes Hub 11:00 - 11:15 AM - Second coffee break; visit participating organizations’ display tables; submit questions for speaker panel. Part C: Panel of speakers discuss issues and respond to audience questions ¨ 11:15 - 11:35 AM: Panel discussion highlights core issues ¨ 11:35 - 12:00 PM: Panelists respond to written questions submitted by members of the audience *Invited organizations include: Finger Lakes Institute, Tompkins County Department of Health, NYSDEC Finger Lakes Hub, Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Organization, Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission, Finger Lakes PRISM, and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County For more information visit www.communityscience.org or email i...@communityscience.org -- Community Science Institute Water Quality Testing Lab NYSDOH-ELAP #11790 http://communityscience.org 607-257-6606 Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/communityscience> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] Learn about how and why to test your drinking water at Community Science Institute's "Drinking Water Wednesday"
Drinking Water Wednesdays A free public information series about drinking water in our community Presented by the Community Science Institute Wednesday, September 27th 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Dryden Fire Hall 26 North St, Dryden, NY Have you ever wanted to get some basic information about your drinking water? · What should I test my private well for? · What is a public water supplier required to test for? · How do I know if my water is safe? Please join the Community Science Institute (CSI) in collaboration with the Tompkins County Health Department for the second in our quarterly series of public forums, Drinking Water Wednesdays. CSI is a nonprofit environmental organization based in Ithaca, NY, that has operated a New York State certified water testing lab since 2003. A brief introduction will cover the most common tests including bacteria, nitrate, nitrite, and lead. Most of the forum will consist of CSI and Health Department staff responding to questions from the audience. Additional Drinking Water Wednesday forums will be held in Newfield and Trumansburg in the months ahead. Coupons worth discounts of 20% off water testing will be available at each forum! For more information go to communityscience.org, email us at i...@communityscience.org, and/or call us at 607-257-6606 <(607)%20257-6606> -- Community Science Institute Water Quality Testing Lab NYSDOH-ELAP #11790 http://communityscience.org 607-257-6606 Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/communityscience> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] Learn about how and why to test your drinking water at Community Science Institute's "Drinking Water Wednesday"
Drinking Water Wednesdays A free public information series about drinking water in our community Presented by the Community Science Institute Wednesday, September 27th 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Dryden Fire Hall 26 North St, Dryden, NY Have you ever wanted to get some basic information about your drinking water? · What should I test my private well for? · What is a public water supplier required to test for? · How do I know if my water is safe? Please join the Community Science Institute (CSI) in collaboration with the Tompkins County Health Department for the second in our quarterly series of public forums, Drinking Water Wednesdays. CSI is a nonprofit environmental organization based in Ithaca, NY, that has operated a New York State certified water testing lab since 2003. A brief introduction will cover the most common tests including bacteria, nitrate, nitrite, and lead. Most of the forum will consist of CSI and Health Department staff responding to questions from the audience. Additional Drinking Water Wednesday forums will be held in Newfield and Trumansburg in the months ahead. Coupons worth discounts of 20% off water testing will be available at each forum! For more information go to communityscience.org, email us at i...@communityscience.org, and/or call us at 607-257-6606 <(607)%20257-6606> -- Community Science Institute Water Quality Testing Lab NYSDOH-ELAP #11790 http://communityscience.org 607-257-6606 Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/communityscience> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] CSI Presents, "Harmful Algal Blooms: What they are and how government agencies are addressing the threat"
*The Community Science Institute presents the first in it's "Water and Community" series: * Harmful Algal Blooms What they are and how government agencies are addressing the threat Saturday, September 30th 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM The Space at Greenstar 700 W Buffalo St, Ithaca, NY 14850 Join the *Community Science Institute*, co-sponsors *Cayuga Lake Watershed Network* and *Floating Classroom*, and other organizations* Saturday, September 30th, as we address the concerns surrounding the recent outbreak of suspicious algal blooms in Cayuga Lake. Speakers will highlight key aspects of the ecology and toxicity of blue-green algae, review measures taken to protect public health, and respond to questions from the audience. Participating organizations will offer a wealth of HABs related information. Refreshments will be provided. See agenda and speakers below. Part A: What are “Blue-Green Algae” and What Makes Them Bloom? ¨ 9:00 - 9:05 AM: Introductory Remarks - Claire Weston, Outreach Coordinator, Community Science Institute ¨ 9:05 - 9:30 AM: The Ecology of Cyanobacteria - Dr. Lisa Cleckner, Director, Finger Lakes Institute ¨ 9:30 - 9:50 AM: Testing for Toxins - Dr. Steve Penningroth, Director, Community Science Institute 10:00 - 10:15 AM - First coffee break; visit participating organizations’ display tables; submit questions for speaker panel. Part B: HABs and Public Health ¨ 10:15 - 10:35 AM: Monitoring Drinking Water and Swimming Areas for potential HABs Toxins - Mr. Adriel Shea, Senior Public Health Sanitarian, Tompkins County Health Department ¨ 10:35 - 11:00 AM: Volunteer HABs Surveillance Program - Mr. Tony Presigiacomo, NYSDEC Finger Lakes Hub 11:00 - 11:15 AM - Second coffee break; visit participating organizations’ display tables; submit questions for speaker panel. Part C: Panel of speakers discuss issues and respond to audience questions ¨ 11:15 - 11:35 AM: Panel discussion highlights core issues ¨ 11:35 - 12:00 PM: Panelists respond to written questions submitted by members of the audience *Invited organizations include: Finger Lakes Institute, Tompkins County Department of Health, NYSDEC Finger Lakes Hub, Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Organization, Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission, Finger Lakes PRISM, and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County For more information visit www.communityscience.org or email i...@communityscience.org -- Community Science Institute Water Quality Testing Lab NYSDOH-ELAP #11790 http://communityscience.org 607-257-6606 Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/communityscience> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] Fun and Educational Bio-monitoring with the Community Science Institute, Saturday, Sept. 9th
The weather is supposed to be mild and pleasant on Saturday so join CSI's Adrianna Hirtler for a fun filled and educational BMI sampling experience! *Saturday September, 9th from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm* We’ll be venturing out to Six Mile Creek to look at some of the insects that live among the rocks in the riffles of streams, otherwise known as benthic macroinvertebrates. We’ll use kick nets to capture a stream sample from the creek, pull out and identify organisms, and learn what they tell us about water quality. Come one, come all! This event is for all ages. Feel free to make it a family affair! **we will meet at the boat ramp near Plain St. and S Titus Ave*. To learn more visit www.communityscience.org <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.communityscience.org%2F=ATP52MFn8EkV_OMWjmfjFLdYXWg0X84RfVV5S7qzYFkVZiAf1KXvbFD_GywIvWfsycQ7THBV7VLuZeru_0ZlupiLhGcO3QeUh553U65YUNzj3GSK6P8PLTLvcpB-nngUW0mpWrcbePRRIBvlwGk4xUO4J8ovTACIMk2PA7COyqL856If-A> or email i...@communityscience.org or adria...@communityscience.org -- Community Science Institute Water Quality Testing Lab NYSDOH-ELAP #11790 http://communityscience.org 607-257-6606 Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/communityscience> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] TWO Great Teen and Child Events Coming Up Next Weekend with the Community Science Institute!
On *Saturday, September 9th* we'll grab our waterproof boots and head to Six Mile Creek where we'll collect and identify the insects that live among the rocks. On *Sunday, September 10th* we set sail with the Floating Classroom to learn about the lake and collect water quality data. Critters in the Stream: Biomonitoring to learn about water quality *Saturday September, 9th* from *2:00 pm - 4:00 pm* We'll be venturing out to Six Mile Creek near Plain Street to look at some of the insects that live among the rocks in the riffles of streams, otherwise known as benthic macroinvertebrates. We'll use kick nets to capture a stream sample from the creek, pull out and identify organisms, and learn what they tell us about water quality. Come one, come all! This event is for all ages. Feel free to make it a family affair! *if you're interested please contact us at i...@communityscience.org or adria...@communityscience.org or 607-257-6606 <(607)%20257-6606> so that we can provide you with directions to the sampling site. The Floating Classroom*Sunday, September 10th, 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm.* *Looking for a fun Sunday activity? Love Cayuga Lake and want to learn more about it?* Whether you're a regular or a first-time boater, set sail with CSI to soak up some science and embrace the the onset of Fall! For the 12th year running, CSI's 4-H2O program will be partnering with The Floating Classroom to collect and analyze water samples across Cayuga Lake. Participants will learn how to collect water samples, including samples from 150' down in the lake, and will analyze them while on board the MV Haendal. Data collected by volunteers are included in our online database. This is a great chance to not only participate in real scientific data collection but also view the lake from a different perspective. We will set sail from the Ithaca Farmers Market dock at 3:30 p.m. Please arrive by 3:15 p.m. so we can get you checked in and learn your names! Register for this FREE event by emailing i...@communityscience.org or calling 607-257-6606. Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult. **This program is free for children under 16 and one accompanying adult. Additional adult tickets may be purchased for $20 by contacting Bill Foster at **floatingclassr...@gmail.com <floatingclassr...@gmail.com>**. All ticket proceeds will support Floating Classroom youth education programs!* PLEASE NOTE: Spots are limited and cancellations less than 72 hours prior to departure often result in vacant seats that cannot be filled. The result is that children who could have participated cannot. For more information and updates visit us at communityscience.org <http://www.communityscience.org/> and facebook.com/communityscience <https://www.facebook.com/CommunityScience/?ref=bookmarks> If you have any questions please contact us at i...@communityscience.org and/or 607-257-6606 <(607)%20257-6606> -- Community Science Institute Water Quality Testing Lab NYSDOH-ELAP #11790 http://communityscience.org 607-257-6606 Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/communityscience> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] REMINDER this Tuesday help a CSI scientist collect and analyse water samples from Stewart Park!
Great for children interested in science, nature, and outdoor fun! *Tuesday July, 18th* at *Stewart Park* from *2:00 pm - 4:00 pm* (meet at the floating dock) Join us on a stroll through Stewart Park. Help a CSI scientist collect water samples that will contribute to the Community Science Institute's public database of water quality in our area (database.communityscience.org <http://www.database.communityscience.org/>). We'll learn how to use chemistry to test for four different water quality parameters and discuss why water monitoring is important. We'll also play some games and tell water jokes along the way! If you have questions or would like to learn more visit us at communityscience.org and/or contact us at i...@communityscience.org and 607-257-6606 <(607)%20257-6606>. -- Community Science Institute Water Quality Testing Lab NYSDOH-ELAP #11790 http://communityscience.org 607-257-6606 Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/communityscience> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] Join the Community Science Institute on a Water Sampling Excursion!
*Help a CSI scientist collect and analyse water samples from Stewart Park!* Great for children interested in science, nature, and outdoor fun! *Tuesday July, 18th* at *Stewart Park* from *2:00 pm - 4:00 pm* (meet at the floating dock) Join us on a stroll through Stewart Park. Help a CSI scientist collect water samples that will contribute to the Community Science Institute's public database of water quality in our area (database.communityscience.org <http://www.database.communityscience.org/>). We'll learn how to use chemistry to test for four different water quality parameters and discuss why water monitoring is important. We'll also play some games and tell water jokes along the way! If you have questions or would like to learn more visit us at communityscience.org and/or contact us at i...@communityscience.org and 607-257-6606. -- Community Science Institute Water Quality Testing Lab NYSDOH-ELAP #11790 http://communityscience.org 607-257-6606 Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/communityscience> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] Learn about your drinking water at Drinking Water Wednesday!
If you're interested in learning about your drinking water and are curious about the ins and outs of water testing then join the Community Science Institute for the first in our new series of public forums entitled *Drinking Water Wednesdays!* CSI is a nonprofit environmental organization based in Ithaca that has operated a New York State certified water testing lab since 2003. At Wednesday's forum CSI staff and a Tompkins County Health Department representative will address common questions including, but not limited to: - What should I test my private well for? - What is is a public water supplier like the city of Ithaca required to test for? - How do I know if my water is safe? CSI staff will cover the most common tests including bacteria, nitrate, nitrite, and lead. Most of the forum will consist of CSI and Health Department staff responding to questions from the audience. Water testing coupons will be available to *all *forum attendees. Additional Drinking Water Wednesday forums will be held in Dryden, Newfield, and Trumansburg in the months ahead. Drinking Water Wednesday Details - *When:* Wednesday, June 28th from 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm - *Where:* The Tompkins County Public Library Borg Warner Room - 101 E Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850 *Tune into 95.9 WHCU News Talk Radio Friday morning at 8:10 am to learn more about Drinking Water Wednesdays in an interview between CSI's own Claire Weston and radio host Lee Rayburn! * For more information visit us at communityscience.org and/or contact us at i...@communityscience.org or 607-257-6606 -- Community Science Institute Water Quality Testing Lab NYSDOH-ELAP #11790 http://communityscience.org 607-257-6606 Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/communityscience> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] Join CSI and The Floating Classroom for the First 4-H2O Lake Sampling Event of the Year!
*Coming Sunday, June 18th, 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm. * *Looking for a fun Sunday activity? Love Cayuga Lake and want to learn more about it?* Whether you’re a regular or a first-time boater, set sail with CSI! For the 12th year running, CSI’s 4-H2O program will be partnering with The Floating Classroom to collect and analyze water samples across Cayuga Lake. Participants will learn how to collect water samples, including samples from 150′ down in the lake, and will analyze them while on board the MV Haendal. Data collected by volunteers are included in our online database. This is a great chance to not only participate in real scientific data collection but also view the lake from a different perspective. We will set sail from the Ithaca Farmers Market dock at 3:30 p.m. Please arrive by 3:15 p.m. so we can get you checked in and learn your names! Register for this FREE event by emailing i...@communityscience.org or calling 607-257-6606. Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult. *This program is free for children under 16 and one accompanying adult. Additional adult tickets may be purchased for $20 by contacting Bill Foster at floatingclassr...@gmail.com. All ticket proceeds will support Floating Classroom youth education programs! PLEASE NOTE: Spots are limited and cancellations less than 72 hours prior to departure often result in vacant seats that cannot be filled. The result is that children who could have participated cannot. Stay tuned for updates at communityscience.org and on facebook.com/communityscience! If you have any questions please contact us at i...@communityscience.org and/or 607-257-6606 -- Community Science Institute Water Quality Testing Lab NYSDOH-ELAP #11790 http://communityscience.org 607-257-6606 Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/communityscience> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] The Community Science Institute's First 4-H2O Event of the Year is Coming Up!
The sun is shining and things are heating up, both outside and at CSI. Join us for our first 4-H2O event of 2017: *Water and the Physics and Chemistry of Life on Earth*. Seventy percent of Earth’s surface is water, and wherever you can find water, you can find life. That’s why NASA’s motto in the hunt for extraterrestrial life is “follow the water.” *But why is that?* Join us for some hands-on K-5 activities that demonstrate the mysterious physical and chemical properties of water that make it possible for life to thrive here on earth. Details: - *Where*: *Stewart Park*, 1 James L Gibbs Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850 - We will meet at the floating dock. - *When*: *Saturday April, 29th *from* 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm* - This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome! For more information visit us at communityscience.org <http://www.communityscience.org/> and/or contact us at i...@communityscience.org and 607-257-6606 *Subject to cancellation in the event of heavy rain and/or severe storms -- Community Science Institute Water Quality Testing Lab NYSDOH-ELAP #11790 http://communityscience.org 607-257-6606 Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/communityscience> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] Community Science Institute Hosts Public Forum
The Community Science Institute (CSI) invites the public to attend the next in its series of What’s in Your Watershed? forums on water quality issues in our region. The forum will be held at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850, on Wednesday, December 7 th, 2016, from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Salt is found in some water bodies in our region in concentrations that are unexpectedly high. Where does this salt come from? How might it affect water quality and ecosystem health? Speakers include Dan Karig, Professor Emeritus of Geology, Cornell University, "Salt in our streams: Where it comes from and where it goes;” Chris Sinton, Associate Professor of Geology, Ithaca College, “Tracking High Total Dissolved Solids on the Ithaca College Campus;” and Steve Penningroth, Executive Director, Community Science Institute, "Volunteer monitoring reveals salt in unexpected places." Presentations will be followed by a Q session. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit our facebook <https://www.facebook.com/CommunityScience/> page or email i...@communityscience.org. -- Community Science Institute Water Quality Testing Lab NYSDOH-ELAP #11790 http://communityscience.org 607-257-6606 Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/communityscience> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] Community Science Institute Presents, Water and the Physics of Life on Earth
Seventy-percent of Earth’s surface is water, and wherever you can find water, you can find life. That’s why NASA’s motto in the hunt for extraterrestrial life has been “follow the water.” But why is that? For the second time this year, join us for some hands-on K-5 activities that demonstrate the mysterious physical properties of water that make it possible for life to live here on earth. Saturday November 12, 2016 2 pm – 3 pm in the Cargill Teaching Kitchen at Cornell Cooperative Extension: 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850 For more information please contact Community Science Institute at i...@communityscience.org or 607-257-6606. Visit us on Facebook and at communityscience.org <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcommunityscience.org%2F=GAQEMwo0L=AZNFvDhiO0mf-UyVgPI2kBno0QjMDR8Oeq-UWARjCrukz6t4V2ezwFB82TDfsZtIQ1g=1> ! -- Community Science Institute Water Quality Testing Lab NYSDOH-ELAP #11790 http://communityscience.org 607-257-6606 Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/communityscience> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] Two FREE Kids and Teen Science Activities
TWO great programs! First, join us for an afternoon exploring the amazing, tiny creatures that live under rocks in streams. We’ll use kick nets to capture a stream sample from the creek, pull out and identify organisms, learn what they tell us about water quality and draw pictures of what we find. It's the last 4-H2O Biological Monitoring event of the year! Meet us at the small pavilion at Thompson Park (the triangle park on N. Cayuga Street across from Gimme Coffee) to sample Cascadilla Creek. We will collect the sample and then walk to the Quaker Meeting House for sorting, microscope peering and illustrating of the critters. What to bring/wear: Boots or sturdy closed-toed shoes that you don't mind getting wet. Dress for the weather. Saturday, October 15th, 2:00 - 4:00 Questions? Email i...@communityscience.org or call 607-257-6606 and ask for Adrianna. Second, due to popular demand - CSI is hosting one last FLOATING CLASSROOM in 2016! Let us sail ho! For the 11th year running, CSI’s 4-H2O Program will be partnering with the Floating Classroom to collect and analyze water samples across Cayuga Lake. Participants will learn how to collect water samples, including samples from 150′ down in the lake, and will analyze them while on board the MV Haendel. Data collected by youth volunteers is included in our online database. Sunday, October 16th, 3:15 pm - 6:15 pm. Please arrive at 3:00 p.m. (15 minutes prior to departure time). Register for this FREE event by emailing i...@communityscience.org or calling 607-257-6606. PLEASE NOTE: Spots are limited and cancellations less than 72 hours prior to departure often result in vacant seats that cannot be filled. The result is that children who could have participated cannot. -- Community Science Institute Water Quality Testing Lab NYSDOH-ELAP #11790 http://communityscience.org 607-257-6606 Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/communityscience> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] Free kids/teen science activity TOMORROW
Join us on a sampling adventure! Who: The Community Science Institute's 4-H2O program and YOU What: Water sampling and orienteering at Stewart Park Where: Meet at the East Pavilion in Stewart Park, Ithaca Date: Tuesday September 13th Time: 4- 6 pm All ages are welcome. Children 7 and under must have a parent or guardian present at all times. We’ll be collecting water samples that will contribute to the Community Science Institute’s public database of water quality in our area and we’ll 'orienteer' our way to the sampling locations. Who knows what else we’ll find there! We’ll learn how to use chemistry to test for 3 different water quality parameters (and learn what a parameter is!) and maybe play a little bit of water trivia along the way. Know any good water jokes? Be sure to bring them along. Questions? Email i...@communityscience.org or call 607-257-6606. -- Community Science Institute Water Quality Testing Lab NYSDOH-ELAP #11790 http://communityscience.org 607-257-6606 Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/communityscience> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] FREE kids//teen science activity
Who: The Community Science Institute's 4-H2O program and YOU What: Water sampling and orienteering at Stewart Park Where: Meet at the East Pavilion in Stewart Park, Ithaca Date: Tuesday September 13th Time: 4- 6 pm All ages are welcome. Children 7 and under must have a parent or guardian present at all times. We’ll be collecting water samples that will contribute to the Community Science Institute’s public database of water quality in our area and we’ll 'orienteer' our way to the sampling locations. Who knows what else we’ll find there! We’ll learn how to use chemistry to test for 3 different water quality parameters (and learn what a parameter is!) and maybe play a little bit of water trivia along the way. Know any good water jokes? Be sure to bring them along. Questions? Email i...@communityscience.org or call 607-257-6606. -- Community Science Institute Water Quality Testing Lab NYSDOH-ELAP #11790 http://communityscience.org 607-257-6606 Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/communityscience> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] FREE Kids & Teen 'Floating Classroom' this weekend!
It's FLOATING CLASSROOM TIME! Sail ho! For the 11th year running, CSI’s 4-H2O Program will be partnering with the Floating Classroom to collect and analyze water samples across Cayuga Lake. Participants will learn how to collect water samples, including samples from 150′ down in the lake, and will analyze them while on board the MV Haendel. Data collected by youth volunteers is included in our online database. Sunday, August 28th, 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Please arrive at 3:15 p.m. (15 minutes prior to departure time). There are still spots available. Register for this event by emailing i...@communityscience.org or calling 607-257-6606. -- Community Science Institute Water Quality Testing Lab NYSDOH-ELAP #11790 http://communityscience.org 607-257-6606 Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/communityscience> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] Job Opportunity - change in application deadline
*Outreach Coordinator/Director* The Community Science Institute (CSI), a growing nonprofit environmental organization and certified water quality testing lab based in Ithaca, NY, seeks to fill an unexpectedly vacant position to maintain and grow existing programs as well as develop new opportunities for outreach around the general theme of actionable water quality data. CSI’s mission is to foster understanding, protection and sustainable management of water resources at the local level by partnering with groups of community volunteers to monitor streams and lakes. Monitoring results, which are EPA-certified, are disseminated publicly through our free online data archive at http://database.communityscience.org. We currently partner with 35 volunteer groups comprising over 200 volunteers to monitor roughly 3,000 square miles of drainage area across the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions of New York. In addition to our volunteer stream monitoring partnerships, CSI serves as the largest certified testing lab in Tompkins County for drinking water. Clients include businesses and agencies as well as private homeowners. The Outreach Coordinator/Director position provides occasional administrative and educational support for CSI’s certified lab. To learn more about CSI, visit our website athttp://communityscience.org (please note: website is in the process of being upgraded, however, relevant information is accessible). *Required qualifications*: Bachelor’s degree with a major in an environmental, biological or chemical science discipline and two semesters of laboratory course work. Facility with IT, Microsoft Office especially Excel, WordPress and social media. Experience with managing science-based volunteer programs. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Ability to get along with others, interact cheerfully with the public, and thrive in a small team environment. Commitment to stay in position for at least two years. *Desired qualifications but not required*: Experience teaching or writing about science. Experience with fundraising and/or membership campaigns. Knowledge of GIS. *Hours, compensation and benefits*: Full-time position, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday. Willing to consider part-time, 3-4 days/week, for highly qualified individual. Occasional evening and weekend hours, compensated by flex time. The successful applicant will be hired either as Outreach Coordinator or as Director of Outreach, depending on qualifications and experience. Starting full-time annual salary range $32,000 to $42,000. Paid major federal holidays. Ten paid free/vacation days annually, accumulate maximum of 20. Vacation up to 3 weeks/year including paid and unpaid days. Holidays and free/vacation days proportional if part-time. Health insurance available, employer pays 50% of premium. CSI is a Tompkins County Living Wage employer. *Application*: Please email resume and cover letter describing why you are interested in the position to: Dr. Stephen Penningroth, Executive Director, Community Science Institute, i...@communityscience.org. Application deadline is Monday, September 12, 2016. -- Community Science Institute Water Quality Testing Lab NYSDOH-ELAP #11790 http://communityscience.org 607-257-6606 Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/communityscience> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] Job opportunity
*Outreach Coordinator/Director* The Community Science Institute (CSI), a growing nonprofit environmental organization and certified water quality testing lab based in Ithaca, NY, seeks to fill an unexpectedly vacant position to maintain and grow existing programs as well as develop new opportunities for outreach around the general theme of actionable water quality data. CSI’s mission is to foster understanding, protection and sustainable management of water resources at the local level by partnering with groups of community volunteers to monitor streams and lakes. Monitoring results, which are EPA-certified, are disseminated publicly through our free online data archive at http://database.communityscience.org. We currently partner with 35 volunteer groups comprising over 200 volunteers to monitor roughly 3,000 square miles of drainage area across the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions of New York. In addition to our volunteer stream monitoring partnerships, CSI serves as the largest certified testing lab in Tompkins County for drinking water. Clients include businesses and agencies as well as private homeowners. The Outreach Coordinator/Director position provides occasional administrative and educational support for CSI’s certified lab. To learn more about CSI, visit our website at http://communityscience.org (please note: website is in the process of being upgraded, however, relevant information is accessible). *Required qualifications*: Bachelor’s degree with a major in an environmental, biological or chemical science discipline and two semesters of laboratory course work. Facility with IT, Microsoft Office especially Excel, WordPress and social media. Experience with managing science-based volunteer programs. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Ability to get along with others, interact cheerfully with the public, and thrive in a small team environment. Commitment to stay in position for at least two years. *Desired qualifications but not required*: Experience teaching or writing about science. Experience with fundraising and/or membership campaigns. Knowledge of GIS. *Hours, compensation and benefits*: Full-time position, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday. Willing to consider part-time, 3-4 days/week, for highly qualified individual. Occasional evening and weekend hours, compensated by flex time. The successful applicant will be hired either as Outreach Coordinator or as Director of Outreach, depending on qualifications and experience. Starting full-time annual salary range $32,000 to $42,000. Paid major federal holidays. Ten paid free/vacation days annually, accumulate maximum of 20. Vacation up to 3 weeks/year including paid and unpaid days. Holidays and free/vacation days proportional if part-time. Health insurance available, employer pays 50% of premium. CSI is a Tompkins County Living Wage employer. *Application*: Please email resume and cover letter describing why you are interested in the position to: Dr. Stephen Penningroth, Executive Director, Community Science Institute, i...@communityscience.org. Application deadline is September 23, 2016. -- Community Science Institute Water Quality Testing Lab NYSDOH-ELAP #11790 http://communityscience.org 607-257-6606 Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/communityscience> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] FREE 4-H20 kids water activity TOMORROW
Join us for an afternoon exploring the amazing, tiny creatures that live under rocks in streams. *The Critters in the Stream: Bio-monitoring and Natural Science Illustration.* We’ll use kick nets to capture a stream sample from the creek, pull out and identify organisms, learn what they tell us about water quality and draw pictures of what we find. Date: Saturday, August 6, 2016 Time: 2pm - 4pm Location: Fall Creek - Meet at the Lake Street entrance. Questions? Email us at i...@communityscience.org or call 607-257-6606. -- Community Science Institute Water Quality Testing Lab NYSDOH-ELAP #11790 http://communityscience.org 607-257-6606 Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/communityscience> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] CSI 'Night at the Lab' TOMORROW
The Community Science Institute presents: A Night at the Lab DATE: Tomorrow 5/20/16 TIME: 7:00 pm PLACE: Please RSVP by NOON TOMORROW for the location and building access details. Email: adriannalou...@gmail.com or phone: 607-272-2087 Bring a light refreshment to share (if you feel like it)! To kick off the 2016 Summer sampling season Are you interested in learning more about local stream monitoring efforts through the Community Science Institute? Are you a current volunteer or interested in becoming involved? Come join us at the Community Science Institute lab for an evening of aquatic insects, LaMotte kits, light refreshments, good company of folks interested in water quality in the Finger Lakes region, and inspiration to get out there and sample this summer. We’ll start the evening with short presentations about each type of CSI volunteer sampling and hear about some things learned over the past year of sampling. After the presentations, there will be stations set up for learning, practicing, and sharing insights on sampling techniques (aquatic insects, LaMotte kits, etc.) -- Community Science Institute Water Quality Testing Lab NYSDOH-ELAP #11790 http://communityscience.org 607-257-6606 Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/communityscience> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] 4-H2O Activity this Saturday - Critters in the Stream
Join the Community Science Institute and learn how to *collect, identify and illustrate water organisms* with our Biological Monitoring Coordinator, Adrianna Hirtler. *DATE:* Saturday, May 14, 2016 - RAIN OR SHINE *TIME:* 2-5 pm *WHERE TO MEET:* The small park along the 6-mile Creek near Plain St. and S. Titus Ave. *WHEN TO MEET*: 2PM; If you arrive later and we are not at the creek, please join us at the Southside Community Center. *WHAT*: We=E2=80=99ll collect a sample and then bring it to the Southside C= ommunity Center to ID and draw. You may come for all or part of this event. DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR WEATHER AND WATER. Visit our Facebook page: facebook.com/CommunityScience/ -- Community Science Institute Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/communityscience> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] FREE Kids and Teen Science Activity
*THE COMMUNITY SCIENCE INSTITUTE AND 4-H CLUB PRESENT:* *THE CRITTERS IN THE STREAM - A 4-H20 ITHACA WATER KID ACTIVITY* *WHO*: Kids from 5 - 18* *WHAT*: Learn how to collect, identify and illustrate water organisms with naturalist Adrianna Hirtler. *WHERE* : Six-mile creek and Southside Community Center *MEET AT*: The small park along the 6-mile Creek near Plain St. and S. Titus Ave. *WHEN*: Saturday, May 14, 2016; 2-5 pm *DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR WEATHER AND WATER*. *Kids under 7 must be accompanied by an adult throughout the program If you would like more information please contact marib...@communityscience.org or call 607-257-6606. The CSI website is being updated and is unavailable at this time. For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
[sustainable_tompkins-l] Science Internship Opportunity
*Public Laboratory Internship* The Community Science Institute (CSI), a nonprofit environmental organization and certified water quality testing lab in Ithaca, New York, seeks a full-time intern to work in our lab during this year’s busy season from May through August, 2016. The position involves learning and performing certified test procedures based on colorimetry, titrimetry and gravimetry as well as ELISA assays for herbicides applied to the Cayuga Inlet and Fall Creek to eradicate the invasive weed, hydrilla. Lab tests support CSI’s mission of partnering with volunteer groups to investigate the state of local water resources and disseminate results in our free, public data archive at http://database.communityscience.org. This internship offers an unusual opportunity to experience the practice of laboratory science in the context of local community concerns about environmental health and sustainability. *Application deadline*: April 15, 2016 *Who might be interested* *in this internship*: a) Undergraduate students; b) Individuals with B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. degrees; and c) Anyone interested in learning about certified environmental testing and public science outreach. *Compensation and hours*: Internship runs from May 2 to Sept. 2. Some flexibility in start and end dates. Stipend of $5,000 paid in four monthly installments of $1,250 on the first Friday in June, July, August and September, pro-rated for later start date or earlier end date. Full-time, 40 hours/week, M-F. Some flexibility in schedule. Occasional weekend and evening hours. *Required qualifications:* Course work or a degree in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology or related discipline that includes significant “wet” lab experience. GPA of 3.0 or higher in science courses. *Summary*: This internship is appropriate for an advanced undergraduate student or a science graduate interested in learning about certified labs and experiencing how good science is practiced in the public domain. *Contact:* Please submit resume and cover letter explaining your interest in this opportunity to: Stephen Penningroth, Ph,D., Executive Director, Community Science Institute, 283 Langmuir Lab/Ste 1044, 95 Brown Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, i...@communityscience.org. -- Community Science Institute Water Quality Testing Lab NYSDOH-ELAP #11790 http://communityscience.org 607-257-6606 Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/communityscience> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
