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SUMMARY:American Axle Clean-Up Updates
DESCRIPTION:There is a public meeting for community members to hear from the Department of Environmental Conservation and owners of the former American Axle site to learn more about clean up at the brownfield. \nClean Air Coalition of Western New York and Erie County Legislator April Baskin are organizing the community meeting. People can attend in person or view on Zoom. \nRegister to learn more about the ongoing clean up for the brownfield and superfund site by going to bit.ly/3n1bd7D. People can also visit cacwny.org/campaigns/delavan-grider/ for more info.
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/american-axle-clean-up-updates/
LOCATION:Delavan-Grider Community Center\, 877 E Delavan\, Buffalo\, 14215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T093000
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SUMMARY:Create a Healthier Niagara Falls Walk!
DESCRIPTION:The Create a Healthier Niagara Falls Collaborative is hosting wellness walk to focus on mental health\, physical health\, and social connection. \nBuffalo Niagara Waterkeeper will have Volunteer Ambassadors at the walk to talk to people about our organization. \nThe walk begins at the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center at 825 Depot Ave. West and there are two routes. \nThe first route is 1.5 miles and follows the Niagara Gorge Trail toward Whirlpool State Park where there are restrooms. The second route is about 3 miles total and goes to Devil’s Hole and back to the Heritage Center. \nWalk With Us is accessible for everyone\, whether they’re walking\, biking\, jogging\, using a wheelchair or pushing a stroller. Click here to register
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/create-a-healthier-niagara-falls-walk/
LOCATION:Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center\, 825 Depot Ave. W\, Niagara Falls\, NY\, 14305\, United States
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SUMMARY:Artist Alberto Rey hosts Show Featuring Niagara River
DESCRIPTION:The Castellani Art Museum at Niagara University will host an exhibit by artist Alberto Rey called Biological Regionalism: Niagara River\, Western New York. \nIt will be on display from April 20 until Feb. 25\, 2024. An artist’s reception is scheduled for Aprl 20 at 4:30 p.m. \nBiological Regionalism: Water of the Niagara River\, 2022. 42 x 72 inches. Niagara River water\, walnut ink\, oils\, acrylic\, marker\, pastels\, gouache\, and charcoal on Lanaquarelle paper on board. All works in the exhibition are courtesy of the artist. \nIn a statement on the museum’s website\, Rey state’s that “It is crucial to inform on the importance of our region in America’s cultural and natural heritage and the challenges that the Niagara River faces.” The show will explore the complexities of the Niagara River’s past and present. Rey seeks to share the cultural importance of the Niagara in American popular culture and how that has changed over time. These large-scale paintings reflect on the river’s historical significance to the Underground Railroad\, importance to Native American culture\, and the pollution of the river and the communities along its banks. \nRey’s Biological Regionalism continues his four-decade artistic journey “documenting human relationships to natural waterways and how these relationships have a direct effect on the flora and fauna of regions across the globe. Building on past\, present\, and future\, this work is guided through what he has termed\, ‘a devotional painting approach.'” \nThis exhibition is made possible through the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. \nFor more information\, visit the museum’s website here. \n 
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/artist-alberto-rey-hosts-show-featuring-niagara-river/
LOCATION:Castellani Art Museum\, 5795 Lewiston Road\, 7 Varsity Drive\, Niagara University\, 14109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T080000
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SUMMARY:Spring Sweep 2023
DESCRIPTION:Spring Sweep 2023\, part of the Great Lakes Cleanup\, is April 22\, 10am-12pm.  Go here to register! \nWant to do a clean up on your own\, too? Sign the Solo Sweep pledge today! We officially launched our digital data collection efforts by using the Clean Swell App which directly connects the information we collect here locally to the Ocean Conservancy’s largest marine debris database in the world\, TIDES. This allows our data to be instantly accessible and helps to support our work to address the root causes of litter pollution here locally and globally. Download the Clean Swell App and happy sweeping! \n\n\n\n\n \nOur Spring Sweep is part of the third annual Great Lakes CleanUP\, a collaborative trash removal event developed in partnership with 18 other groups and organizations around the Great Lakes basin. In WNY\, Spring Sweep volunteers throughout the Niagara River Watershed are working collectively with folks around the basin to stop thousands of pounds of litter from polluting our waterways. The Great Lakes is the drinking water resource for over 40 million people and we are excited to lead this region-wide stewardship event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCleanup pro tip: bring your own bucket to save on a trash bag and make data collection a breeze! \nTo learn more about our cleanup programs\, visit this page. 
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/spring-sweep-2023/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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SUMMARY:Run\, Cleanup\, Then Celebrate with Urban Run Series
DESCRIPTION:Flying Bison Brewery and the Hydraulic Hearth invite you to a Plogging Run in Larkinville on Saturday\, April  29th.  The event begins at 11 AM at Flying Bison Brewery\, 840 Seneca Street and ends at the Hydraulic Hearth\, 716 Swan Street. This is part of the Urban Run Series. \nThe event will offer a 5 or 3 mile run\, or people can choose the  2 mile walk around the streets of Larkinville.  During the run or walk participants pick up trash. The  two-mile walk will focus on collecting cigarette butts off the streets. \nAll runners\, joggers and walkers are welcome to Plog! No experience required. They will provide the garbage bags and gloves to all runners.\nPost run activities at Flying Bison and The Hydraulic Hearth. \nFor more information\, visit https://larkinsquare.com/ploggingrun/
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/run-cleanup-then-celebrate-with-urban-run-series/
LOCATION:Flying Bison Brewery\, 840 Seneca St\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Performance Hosted by Ujima Theater Company
DESCRIPTION:The Ujima Theater Company will perform a show that looks at a family dealing with the water crisis in Flint\, Michigan. It will be held during the month of May. \n\nBuffalo Niagara Waterkeeper is involved with this production\, which is called “Cullud Wattah” by Erika Dickerson-Despenza. The show is directed by Curtis Lovell. \nThe synopsis is “It’s been 936 days since Flint has had clean water. Marion\, a third-generation General Motors line worker\, worries over impending layoffs while struggling to fight the poison that floods her home – and her family’s bodies. When her sister\, Ainee\, seeks restitution for lead poisoning\, secrets bubble to the surface\, threatening their family and the entire city of Flint. ‘Cullud Wattah\,’ dives deep into how we make the best choices for our families’ future when there are no real and present options.” \n \nShowtimes are on the weekends from May 5 to May 21. The Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday shows are at 4 p.m. Tickets are $35 general admission\, $25 seniors and $15 students and veterans. Visit Ujima Theater website to purchase tickets\, or go to this link: https://ujima.squarespace.com/shows/culludwattah.
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/performance-hosted-by-ujima-theater-company/
LOCATION:Ujima Theater\, 429 Plymouth Ave.\, Suite 2\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T123000
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SUMMARY:Community Night for BNW at 42 North
DESCRIPTION:On May 11 from 4:30 to 7:30 pm\, we’ll be at 42 North Brewing Company in East Aurora as the featured organization for Community Night. 42 North will make a donation to our organization and we’ll have staff there to talk more about what we do at Waterkeeper. Stop by and say hello!
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/community-night-for-bnw-at-42-north/
LOCATION:42 North Brewing Company\, 25 Pine St\, East Aurora\, NY\, 14052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T160000
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SUMMARY:Maritime Center Canoe Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, May 19 the Buffalo Maritime Center will have an open house and the opening of its first exhibit in the 90 Arthur St. museum: Water & Wood: Canoes in New York State. \nA Buffalo Maritime Center member exhibit preview will be on Thursday\, May 18th\, 6 to 8 p.m. If you are interested in becoming a member\, click here https://buffalomaritimecenter.org/join/ \nThe exhibit details the evolution of what has become the most common boat type in the world. It traces the canoe from the early watercraft of North America through a transition to recreational paddling to what is one of the most accessible watercraft today. As you explore\, you will see the evolution of canoeing in New York State and the Northeast. Many cultures used their unique tools and resources to fill their need for small multi-use watercraft. The different approaches to these canoes exemplify the role the boats would fill and the materials\, knowledge\, and inspiration available to the builders.
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/maritime-center-canoe-exhibit/
LOCATION:Buffalo Maritime Center\, 90 Arthur St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T080000
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SUMMARY:Solo Sweep Kit Giveaway and Seabin Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our SeaBin Trash Traps Launch and Solo Sweep Kit Giveaway event at Buffalo Harbor State Park! \nCome learn about our Seabin Trash Trap devices and learn about how we are using litter data to reduce plastic pollution in the Niagara River Watershed and throughout the Great Lakes region. We will be giving all participants their own Solo Sweep kit\, which will include all the material you need to conduct a safe cleanup!  Learn more about how you can get involved and highlight important plastic policy changes BNW is advocating for. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/solo-sweep-kit-giveaway-and-seabin-launch/
LOCATION:Buffalo Harbor State Park\, 1111 Fuhrmann Boulevard\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T175612Z
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SUMMARY:Coast Guard to hold National Safe Boating Week kickoff Event
DESCRIPTION:Coast Guard Sector Buffalo will host an event to mark the start of the 2023 National Safe Boating Week on Saturday at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park. It will feature a live helicopter search and rescue demonstration in the Buffalo River. \nWHO: Coast Guard Sector Buffalo\nWHAT: National Safe Boating Week kickoff event promoting safe boating awareness.\nWHEN: Saturday\, May 20\, 2023\, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.\nWHERE: Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park\, 1 Naval Park Cove\, Buffalo\, NY\,\n14202 \nMembers of the public are invited to attend. They will have the opportunity to explore some of the Coast Guard’s assets used in local missions. There will also be a live helicopter search and rescue demonstration in the Buffalo River\, showcasing the Coast Guard’s readiness to respond to boating emergencies. Additionally\, attendees can learn about the resources offered by the Coast Guard to ensure boater safety on the water. \nNational Safe Boating Week is an annual observance running from May 20 – 26\, encouraging all boaters to refresh their boating safety skills and prepare for the upcoming boating season. This observance week marks the annual launch of the Safe Boating Campaign\, a national initiative that encourages boaters to be best prepared for a safe boating experience. \nU.S. Coast Guard statistics show that drowning was the reported cause of death in four out of every five recreational boating fatalities\, and that 83 percent of those who drowned were not wearing life jackets. \nCoast Guard Sector Buffalo protects vital economic and security interests of the eastern Great Lakes and responds to over 1\,000 Search and Rescue cases and performs over 2\,500 vessel boardings annually. The Sector is responsible for more than 570 miles of shoreline stretching from Vermillion\, Ohio\, to Massena\, New York. While Search and Rescue is only one mission of the Coast Guard\, it is a mission where the public can learn ways to help themselves while on the water. \nPlease contact the Sector Buffalo Public Affairs Officer\, Lt. j.g William Kelley\, at (716) 291-1524 or via email at William.H.Kelley@uscg.mil\, with any questions.
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/coast-guard-to-hold-national-safe-boating-week-kickoff-event/
LOCATION:Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park\, 1 Naval Park Cove\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T073000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T182217Z
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SUMMARY:Solo Sweep Workshop at Seneca Bluffs
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Seneca Bluffs to learn how pledging to do Solo Sweeps can reduce plastic pollution and work towards eventually eliminating litter from being a source of microplastics. On May 21 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m\, we’ll meet at the park to talk about the Solo Sweep program\, hand out Solo Sweep kits\, and lead a hands on workshop. If you want to know more before the event\, check out: https://bnwaterkeeper.org/solo-sweep/\n\nLitter and plastic pollution is one of the leading on-going pollution sources to the Buffalo River. In 2015\, a study conducted by United States Geological Survey found that out of 29 Great Lakes rivers the Buffalo River had the third highest concentration of microplastic in its waters.\n\nThis means that the fish that swim the Buffalo River have a higher risk of consuming/eating/breathing in plastic\, that Lake Erie\, our source of drinking water\, is being polluted by plastic coming from the Buffalo River\, and the water you swim in at Beaver Island State Park is down stream of a source of plastic pollution.\n\nBut you can act and change this story. Sign up here.
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/solo-sweep-workshop-at-seneca-bluffs/
LOCATION:Seneca Bluffs Natural Habitat Park\, 2 Jordan Place\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T110000
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SUMMARY:Run\, Cleanup\, Then Celebrate with Urban Run Series
DESCRIPTION:Get exercise\, help clean up the region and receive drink specials all at once in this Urban Run Series! Starting at Flying Bison Brewing Company\, the Urban Run Plogging Runs ask people to volunteer their time to run through various points of the city while cleaning up litter. \nTrash bags and gloves will be provided to volunteers. The brewery will provide drink specials after each run. \nEach run starts at 11 a.m. Dates of the events are: \n\nMay 26 Buffalo Marathon TBA\nJune 17 Erie Basin Marina area\nJuly 8 Ohio Street area
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/run-cleanup-then-celebrate-with-urban-run-series-2/
LOCATION:Flying Bison Brewery\, 840 Seneca St\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T180000
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CREATED:20230530T190035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T132120Z
UID:38333-1686326400-1686333600@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Free Beginner learn to Fish Series
DESCRIPTION:The Lower Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office is hosting free beginner learn to fish events at Buffalo Harbor State Park this summer. It is for adults and families. Registration is required. \nThere are three scheduled dates: June 9\, July 7 and Aug. 11. Each one is from 4 to 6 p.m. at Buffalo Harbor State Park\, 1111 Fuhrmann Blvd. People should meet at Shelter 3 parking lot. \nThe purpose of this program is to promote recreational fishing and engage those who may never have fished before. It will include three sessions covering the basics of fishing\, fish species found in the area\, fish handling basics\, and provide an opportunity for people to get a feel for fishing as well as try different bait/lure types\, find the best locations to catch fish\, discover different methods to catch different species and learn/practice basic knot tying. \nNo fishing license is needed. Poles\, bait and instruction will be provided. To register\, email Denise_Clay@fws.gov or call 585-948-7042. \nAlso\, to learn more about fish consumption in Western New York\, view this guide we’ve put together: https://bnwaterkeeper.org/our-impact/fish-consumption-info/
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/free-beginner-learn-to-fish-series/
LOCATION:Buffalo Harbor State Park\, 1111 Fuhrmann Boulevard\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T183649Z
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SUMMARY:Waterway Walking Tours - Seneca Bluffs
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn the ways Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper is working with the City of Buffalo to study our shorelines! \nTopics will include: Coastal resiliency\, Living shorelines\, Climate Change\, Regional Climate action\, water quality\, and increasing safe and equitable public water access. We will be tabling at each site from 3 to 6 p.m.\n \nFREE Walking tours start at 5 p.m. No registration needed for any of the walking tours. Join us for on of the walking tours to register for the boat tour in August!  \nSeneca Bluffs Natural Habitat Park We kick off our tours on the Buffalo River to uncover the importance of a living shoreline and the benefits it provides to water quality and surrounding ecosystems. We will give an overview of Buffalo’s Coastal Resiliency Study and how it relates to the impacts of climate change in our region. Meet by the parking area – https://goo.gl/maps/K2PvaAtdXaKgS5cKA \nQuestions? Contact Emily at edyett@bnwaterkeeper.org | 716-852-7483 ext.22 \nwww.bnwaterkeeper.org/climate-resiliency \nView future walking tours below \n \n 
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/waterway-walking-tours-seneca-bluffs/
LOCATION:Seneca Bluffs Natural Habitat Park\, 2 Jordan Place\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085812
CREATED:20230608T212436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T212801Z
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SUMMARY:Haudenosaunee Social Dance & Dinner at UB
DESCRIPTION:There will be a Haudenosaunee social dance & dinner at University at Buffalo\, South Campus\, Harriman Hall on Wednesday\, June 14. It is co-hosted by\nUB Department of Indigenous Studies & The Nature Conservancy. \nJoin in a night of celebration during The Nature Conservancy’s Voice\, Choice & Action Gathering – a global exchange on conservation in partnership with Indigenous Peoples and local communities. \nQuestions? Contact Mariana Velez at vcagathering@tnc.org or (236) 971-0980
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/social-dance-dinner-at-ub/
LOCATION:University at Buffalo\, South Campus\, Harriman Hall\, 60 Diefendorf Loop\, Buffalo\, 14214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085812
CREATED:20230407T120014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T014425Z
UID:37638-1686985200-1686999600@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Run\, Cleanup\, Then Celebrate with Urban Run Series
DESCRIPTION:Get exercise\, help clean up the region and receive drink specials all at once in this Urban Run Series! Starting at Flying Bison Brewing Company\, the Urban Run Plogging Runs ask people to volunteer their time to run through various points of the city while cleaning up litter. \nTrash bags and gloves will be provided to volunteers. The brewery will provide drink specials after each run. \nEach run starts at 11 a.m. Dates of the events are: \n\nJune 17 Erie Basin Marina area\nJuly 8 Ohio Street area
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/run-cleanup-then-celebrate-with-urban-run-series-3/
LOCATION:Flying Bison Brewery\, 840 Seneca St\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T140000
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CREATED:20230616T211537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T211537Z
UID:38380-1687435200-1687442400@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Solo Sweep Kit Giveaway at Buffalo Harbor
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our our Solo Sweep kit giveaway event on Thursday\, June 22 at Buffalo Harbor State Park from 4 to 6 p.m. \nLearn about how we are using litter data to reduce plastic pollution in the Niagara River Watershed and throughout the Great Lakes region. We will share how to successfully collect litter data during a Solo Sweep using the Clean Swell application and provide each participant with their own supply kit to support clean water advocacy all summer long! \nRegister HereRegister Here\n 
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/solo-sweep-kit-giveaway-at-buffalo-harbor/
LOCATION:Buffalo Harbor State Park\, 1111 Fuhrmann Boulevard\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T130734Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Justice Impacts of Plastic Pollution
DESCRIPTION:Several national organizations are hosting a free webinar called “The Environmental Justice Impacts of Plastic Pollution” on June 27. It will feature a panel of speakers from government\, academia and the private sector exploring the environmental justice implications of continued production and disposal of plastics.\n \nThe event description states that plastic pollution is a global environmental problem with a disproportionate impact on marginalized communities and other vulnerable groups. The Environmental Law Institute\, ELI’s Women in Environmental Law & Leadership (WELL) initiative\, the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, and WilmerHale will host a panel to consider this issue. The panel will also address key domestic and international policy efforts\, including the recently released report of The Minderoo-Monaco Commission on Plastics and Human Health. \nThis event will be held in person at the Washington DC offices of WilmerHale and streamed live via webinar. \nPanelists: \n\nPeggy Otum\, Partner\, WilmerHale\, Moderator\nJonathan Black\, Senior Director for Chemical Safety and Plastic Pollution Prevention · White House Council on Environmental Quality\nMargaret Spring\, Chief Conservation & Science Officer\, Monterey Bay Aquarium\nCarlton Waterhouse\, Professor of Law\, Howard University School of Law\n\nRegister Here for the Webinar
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/environmental-justice-impacts-of-plastic-pollution/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T160000
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CREATED:20230503T175259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T131822Z
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SUMMARY:Day of Play at Veterans Canal Park
DESCRIPTION:Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper will have a table at the upcoming Day of Play at Veterans Canal Park in Amherst on July 1. Stop out for the fun and say hi! \nBring a lunch\, or support a local food/ice cream truck. Public grills are available for use. Free public boat and kayak launch\, lawn games\, and LIVE MUSIC! \nNo tickets or registration required. \nFollow this event on the Town of Amherst social media page to receive updates and special announcements as they are released. \nLocation: Amherst Veterans Canal Park – 146 Brenon Road\, Amherst\, NY 14228\nTime: 12:00PM – 4:00PM
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/day-of-play-at-veterans-canal-park/
LOCATION:Veterans Canal Park\, 146 Brenon Road\, Amherst\, NY\, 14228\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230705T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230705T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085812
CREATED:20230605T161740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T131937Z
UID:38352-1688579100-1688587200@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Kayak Classroom at Red Jacket Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper for a fish and wildlife kayak classroom that will take off from Red Jacket Park. While free\, registration is required and can be done by clicking the link below. \nThe event is Wednesday\, July 5\, 2023 from 5:45 to 8 p.m. \nOn a kayak classroom excursion\, you learn about the water from the water! On this experience you will learn: \n1) That Western New York has diverse and unique fish and wildlife ready to be discovered and in need of protection. \n2) Basic kayaking skills\, such as how to properly wear a life vest\, how to get in and out of your kayak\, and paddling strokes. \nPhysical Intensity: Low to Moderate \nNOTE this event has a rain date of  July 12. \nRegister Here
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/kayak-classroom-at-red-jacket-park/
LOCATION:Red Jacket Riverfront Park\, 20 Smith St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085812
CREATED:20230530T190225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T133323Z
UID:38335-1688745600-1688752800@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Free Beginner learn to Fish Series-July 7
DESCRIPTION:The Lower Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office is hosting free beginner learn to fish events at Buffalo Harbor State Park this summer. It is for adults and families. Registration is required. \nThere scheduled dates are: July 7 and Aug. 11. Each one is from 4 to 6 p.m. at Buffalo Harbor State Park\, 1111 Fuhrmann Blvd. People should meet at Shelter 3 parking lot. \nThe purpose of this program is to promote recreational fishing and engage those who may never have fished before. It will include three sessions covering the basics of fishing\, fish species found in the area\, fish handling basics\, and provide an opportunity for people to get a feel for fishing as well as try different bait/lure types\, find the best locations to catch fish\, discover different methods to catch different species and learn/practice basic knot tying. \nNo fishing license is needed. Poles\, bait and instruction will be provided. To register\, email Denise_Clay@fws.gov or call 585-948-7042. \nAlso\, to learn more about fish consumption in Western New York\, view this guide we’ve put together: https://bnwaterkeeper.org/our-impact/fish-consumption-info/
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/free-beginner-learn-to-fish-series-july-7/
LOCATION:Buffalo Harbor State Park\, 1111 Fuhrmann Boulevard\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085812
CREATED:20230507T090035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T133316Z
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SUMMARY:Run\, Cleanup\, Then Celebrate with Urban Run Series
DESCRIPTION:Get exercise\, help clean up the region and receive drink specials all at once in this Urban Run Series! The last one of the season is July 8 at 11 a.m. Starting at Flying Bison Brewing Company\, the Urban Run Plogging Runs ask people to volunteer their time to run through various points of the city while cleaning up litter. \nThis last one will go through the Ohio Street area. \nTrash bags and gloves will be provided to volunteers. The brewery will provide drink specials after each run.
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/run-cleanup-then-celebrate-with-urban-run-series-4/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085812
CREATED:20230525T192603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T133313Z
UID:38320-1689181200-1689184800@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Waterway Walking Tours - Wilkeson Pointe
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn the ways Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper is working with the City of Buffalo to study our shorelines! \nTopics will include: Coastal resiliency\, Living shorelines\, Climate Change\, Regional Climate action\, water quality\, and increasing safe and equitable public water access.\n \nFREE walking tour starts at 5 pm – no registration needed.  We will be tabling at each site from 3 to 6 p.m. Join us for any of the walking tours this summer to get early access to our boat tour registration in August!  \nWilkeson Pointe: Created in 2013\, this park provides a fishing pier\, kayak launch\, wind sculptures\, and connects to the Outer Harbor’s 3-mile wellness trail. We will dive into the impacts of severe weather and discuss ways we can better prepare for storms in the future.\nMeet us at the park entrance – https://goo.gl/maps/o3sdA3nwLGQdfNp3A \nQuestions? Contact Emily at edyett@bnwaterkeeper.org | 716-852-7483 ext.22 \nwww.bnwaterkeeper.org/climate-resiliency \nView future walking tours below: \n 
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/waterway-walking-tours-wilkeson-pointe/
LOCATION:Wilkeson Pointe\, 225 Fuhrmann Boulevard\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085812
CREATED:20230707T174247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T133309Z
UID:38403-1689409800-1689424200@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed for Wetland Planting at Cayuga Creek
DESCRIPTION:The RestoreCorp Program will host a volunteer event at Cayuga Creek in the Town of Niagara on Saturday\, July 15 from 8:30 a.m. to  12:30 p.m. \nVolunteers will utilize hand tools (garden trowels\, hori-hori garden tools\, and/or drill augers) to install landscape plugs (small container plants) in the wetland areas. There will be approximately 1\,600 plants to install\, which means each volunteer can expect to plant 50 to 55 plugs during the 4-hour event. \nIf you are interested in volunteering for this event please register below! \nRegister Here\n  \nBackground– The Cayuga Creek Restoration project is located in the Town of Niagara just south of the Niagara Falls Airport and Air Reserve Station. The project is approximately 30-acres and was donated by Joseph C. Weber\, Inc. to the Town. Over many decades\, the combination of water pollution\, surrounding land use\, and creek channel alterations left the creek’s water quality and habitat in an impaired state\, and the surrounding community with persistent flooding issues. \nBuffalo Niagara Waterkeeper spent several years developing an approach to simultaneously restore this wetland habitat\, reduce the flooding issues\, and connect residents and visitors with this natural waterfront site on Cayuga Creek through a unique trail system. Finally\, in Spring of 2022 the Cayuga Creek Stream and Floodplain Restoration project was implemented and is currently the only project in WNY of this kind\, seeking to mitigate flooding through channel reconstruction. \nCurrently\, Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper is working with the Buffalo Niagara River Land Trust to apply a conservation easement to this land\, and acquire an additional 11 acres of undeveloped\, high-quality floodplain forest adjacent to the already protected land. Additionally\, fundraising is needed to establish a long-term stewardship fund; for maintenance of the site is needed to ensure it is preserved for future generations to enjoy!
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/wetland-planting-at-cayuga-creek/
LOCATION:Cayuga Creek\, 9161 Porter Road\, Niagara Falls\, NY\, 14304\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230717T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230717T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085812
CREATED:20230712T174907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T174956Z
UID:38423-1689598800-1689611400@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Summer Summit on Climate & Environmental Justice
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to collaborate with others in WNY to engage around environmental and climate justice issues? The Graduate School of Education at the University at Buffalo would like to invite you for an afternoon of connecting\, engaging\, and dialoguing about environmental and climate justice work being done in and around WNY. \nBuffalo Niagara Waterkeeper will be participating in this event\, too. Activities will include a tabling event and panel discussion followed by a relaxed happy hour to invite conversations. The Graduate School of Education seeks to gather community members and organizations\, youth\, teachers/educators\, university professionals\, and activists to learn from one another and strengthen our involvement and connection to environmental and climate justice efforts and organizations. \nLearn More Here\nFor more information\, email Dr. Alexa Schindel at schindel@buffalo.edu
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/summer-summit-on-climate-environmental-justice/
LOCATION:University at Buffalo\, South Campus Hayes Hall\, 403 Hayes Road\, Buffalo\, 14214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085813
CREATED:20230525T203123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T133305Z
UID:38323-1689786000-1689789600@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Waterway Walking Tours - Broderick Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn the ways Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper is working with the City of Buffalo to study our shorelines! \nTopics will include: Coastal resiliency\, Living shorelines\, Climate Change\, Regional Climate action\, water quality\, and increasing safe and equitable public water access. We will be tabling at each site from 3 to 6 p.m.\n \nFREE Walking tours start at 5 p.m. No registration needed for any of the walking tours. Join us for on of the walking tours to register for the boat tour in August! \n \nBroderick Park sits at the mouth of the Niagara River along Black Rock Canal and was the terminus of the U.S. Underground Railroad. Learn about the park’s history and share your waterway stories with us. Meet on the other side of the bridge – https://goo.gl/maps/hufe8mkPAWnTprg19 \nQuestions? Contact Emily at edyett@bnwaterkeeper.org | 716-852-7483 ext.22 \nwww.bnwaterkeeper.org/climate-resiliency \n 
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/waterway-walking-tours-broderick-park/
LOCATION:Freedom Park\, 1170 Niagara St\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230722T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085813
CREATED:20230710T142506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T150111Z
UID:38405-1690016400-1690023600@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Walk Higgins Park to View Construction Work
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a leisurely walk and a behind-the-scenes look at the construction happening at Thomas F. Higgins Natural Habitat Park! This park will be one of Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper’s newest Buffalo Blueway sites when completed. \nRegistration is required and can be done by clicking below. \nDuring this tour\, attendees will be allowed to enter the construction area and learn about the work happening at this future Blueway site from Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper staff. Afterwards\, the tour will continue to two nearby parks: Mungovan and Seneca Bluffs\, time permitting. \nPlease dress accordingly for this tour. As we will be entering a construction area\, close-toed shoes are required for the walk. Anyone not wearing close-toed shoes will not be allowed within the site. \nThe tour will take place on Saturday\, July 22 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The tour lead will be Rob Coady. Please contact Rob at 716-852-7483 (ext. 19) or rcoady@bnwaterkeeper.org with any questions. \nRegister Here
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/walk-higgins-park-to-view-construction-work/
LOCATION:Thomas F. Higgins Natural Habitat Park\, 152 Bailey Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085813
CREATED:20230623T160306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T133258Z
UID:38384-1690614000-1690635600@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Paddles Up Niagara
DESCRIPTION:The Paddles Up Niagara family friendly event is back again for its 17th year. Hosted at Beaver Island State Park on Grand Island\, it is meant to be a safe way to experience the natural areas along the Niagara River. \nGuides and safety paddlers will be on hand to assist and answer your paddling questions. Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper will have some staff safety paddlers and YELP students participating during the day. There are a variety of events planned during the day\, click the button below to learn more. \nParticipants should meet at Shelter 2B and they will then launch from the far end of the beach. All paddlers MUST wear a zipped up\, coast guard approved personal flotation device. People who refuse will not be allowed to paddle with the group. \nRegister and More Info Here\n 
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/paddles-up-niagara_2023/
LOCATION:Beaver Island State Park\, 2136 West Oakfield Road\, Grand Island\, NY\, 14072\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085813
CREATED:20230525T203843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T174008Z
UID:38326-1691600400-1691604000@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Waterway Walking Tours - Scajaquada Creek
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn the ways Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper is working with the City of Buffalo to study our shorelines! \nTopics will include: Coastal resiliency\, Living shorelines\, Climate Change\, Regional Climate action\, water quality\, and increasing safe and equitable public water access.\n \nFREE walking tour starts at 5 pm – no registration needed.  We will be tabling at each site from 3 to 6 p.m. Join us for any of the walking tours this summer to get early access to our boat tour registration in August!  \nScajaquada Creek: Scajaquada flows through 4 municipalities for 13 miles and suffers from many impairments. Join us to discuss recent investments to improve the health of the creek and surrounding communities. Meet us on Niagara St. – https://goo.gl/maps/WDPqeDvCD3rKRfcq7 \n \nPlease note: Parking is limited as this site. Please find parking along Niagara St. or Forest Ave.  \nQuestions? Contact Emily at edyett@bnwaterkeeper.org | 716-852-7483 ext.22 \nwww.bnwaterkeeper.org/climate-resiliency \n 
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/waterway-walking-tours-scajaquada-creek/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085813
CREATED:20230719T162448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T193423Z
UID:38435-1691602200-1691607600@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:DEC to Host Monthly Environmental Forums at Library
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Environmental Conservation will hold monthly East Buffalo Environmental Forums at the Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Library. \nThe focus is on outdoor air quality monitoring. The forums will be in the library’s auditorium. Each is scheduled for 5:30 to 7 p.m and the dates are: \n-Aug. 9\n-Sept. 13\n-Oct. 11\n-Nov. 8\n-Dec. 13 \nFor more information\, contact Kayla Baker at Kayla.baker@dec.gov or 716-541-9631.
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/dec-to-host-monthly-environmental-forums-at-library/
LOCATION:Frank E. Merriweather\, Jr. Library Branch\, 1324 Jefferson Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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