Sustainable Saratoga plants 200th tree as part of Tree Toga 7 event
Over 100 volunteers showed up for Tree Toga 7 last Saturday to plant 26 new trees in widely scattered locations around town. Sustainable
Spa Solar Park “Energized” – Community celebration RESCHEDULED for Sept. 26
We’re excited to announce that the Spa Solar Park, a 2.5 megawatt solar array built on the City’s former Weibel Avenue landfill, was officially “energized” on August 22nd. The array’s 7,992 solar panels are expected to produce 3.2 million kilowatt hours of electricity annually, which will meet approximately 40% of the municipality’s energy usage. That’s the
Save the Date: Tree Toga 7 is Oct. 7
Save the Date! Tree Toga 7 is Saturday, October 7th from 9:30 to noon
With your help, Sustainable Saratoga and our great volunteers will be planting our 200th tree this October. Don’t miss out!
Stay tuned for updates: We’ll be sharing more details, including how to sign up to volunteer, immediately after Labor Day. If you’re interested
“Tree Triage” mobile app takes top prize in “Saratoga Go!” Smart City Tech Competition
Tom Denny (second from left) poses with the other “Saratoga Go!” winner and runners-up
We’re proud to announce that Sustainable Saratoga’s innovative new mobile app, Tree Triage, took top prize yesterday in the first Saratoga Go! Smart City Technology Competition. Saratoga Go! challenged
SPA Housing Ordinance update: City Council postpones vote
City Council Postpones Vote on SPA Housing Ordinance
Council will now vote on the ordinance at June 19th meeting
JUNE 7, 2017 – At its meeting yesterday evening, the Saratoga Springs City Council postponed the vote on the “Saratoga Places for All” (SPA) Housing Ordinance, a zoning amendment that would create more diverse and affordable housing options
SPA Housing Ordinance update
City Council to Vote on SPA Housing Ordinance at June 6th Meeting
Show your support for affordable housing in Saratoga — The time to act is now!
MAY 29, 2017 – After a lengthy period of stakeholder discussion and public comment, we are pleased to report that the City Council appears ready to vote on the Saratoga
“Ancient Forests & Champion Trees” presentation by Fred Breglia on May 24
Sustainable Saratoga and the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society are proud to present:
Ancient Forests & Champion Trees
with Fred Breglia of the Landis Arboretum
Wednesday, May 24th, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
Saratoga Springs Public Library
49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, NY
Fred Breglia, Executive Director of the
Show your support for science – Join local “March for Science” on April 22
This Earth Day, hundreds of communities around the world are hosting Marches for Science to highlight the valuable public service role science plays in society and policy and to demonstrate the deep public support for science.
Skidmore College’s Environmental Action Club is organizing a satellite March for Science event in Saratoga Springs that will feature speakers and support the
Weibel Avenue Solar Park plans progress
Spa Solar Park Development
Thanks in part to our efforts, a two-megawatt solar array will be constructed on the City’s closed Weibel Ave. landfill. Members of our Climate & Energy committee developed the project proposal that was approved by the City of Saratoga Springs in 2014.
UPDATE: The Spa Solar Park project experienced significant
Conservation easement approved for Saratoga’s Pitney Farm
LUCAS WILLARD • NOV 16, 2016 • www.wamc.org
Supporters of the long-awaited preservation of a community farm in Saratoga Springs cheered Tuesday night after the city approved a conservation easement to protect the Pitney Farm for years to come.
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