December 3, 2024

Advocacy Day, Jan. 28, to Reduce Plastic Waste in NYS

NY Is Not Disposable!
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Got waste?

We all do, and way too much of it. And 40% of New York’s waste stream consists of discarded packaging.…

November 10, 2024

PennDOT Plans to Dismantle Skinners Falls Bridge

The dismantling of the Skinners Falls Bridge could be the first step in its rehabilitation or it could mean the end for this historic structure.

What are PennDOT’s plans for the Skinners Falls Bridge? Find out by attending the virtual

September 14, 2024

NO Incinerator for the Catskills!

Even though the first comment period is over, your comments will still have an impact if sent to the attention of the legislators – addressed to your own Sullivan County legislator as well as to recycling@sullivanny.us.


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May 19, 2024

Save the Date: Rare DRBC Meeting Wed. June 5 in Narrowsburg, NY

The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) will hold its second-quarter business meeting on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 10:30 AM. This meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Tusten Theatre, 210 Bridge Street, Narrowsburg, NY.

April 26, 2024

How WE Can Save the Skinners Falls Bridge

How WE Can Help Save and Rehab the Skinners Falls – Milanville BRIDGE
originally published as a River Reporter “My View” article in June, 2023 – updated April 25, 2024 by B. Arrindell, Director, Damascus Citizens for Sustainability (DCS)
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December 10, 2023

DCS is at WORK for and with YOU!

Download the DCS Appeal Newsletter, detailing our accomplishments and work to be done, as a pdf.
YOUR DONATION TODAY enables us to continue working for YOU!.


DCS at work:  protecting water, the environment, and health for all

 

People Power

November 7, 2023

Say NO to DRBC Rule Changes that Threaten Public Input

Fight for Open Government!

Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) Rule Changes Threaten Public Input on Environmental Impacts

Proposed Rulemaking to shut down public disclosure and participation in the decisions that the DRBC makes regarding the Delaware River, the Delaware River

September 30, 2023

Pennsylvania Climate Convergence, October 1 – 2

Welcome to the 2023 Pennsylvania Climate Convergence! On October 1 & 2, people from across Pennsylvania will be converging in Harrisburg to change the conversation on climate change.

Here are DCS Director Barbara Arrindell’s comments to the Climate Convergence:

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September 18, 2023

Community Members Rally to End Fossil Fuels

At noon on September 17, 2023, community members held a rally in Narrowsburg, NY to call for an end to fossil fuels. Speaking about the rally, DCS Director Barbara Arrindell said: “We’re here on the Narrowsburg bridge today, September 17, …

September 10, 2023

March to End Fossil Fuels 9/17

On Sunday, September 17th, a broad coalition of over 1,200 climate and environmental justice groups is planning a massive demonstration in NYC during the United Nations Climate Action Summit. There will be a week of action prior to the march, …

August 5, 2023

Are You Registered to VOTE? DCS Makes it EASY!

ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE?

DCS is making voter registration forms and voting calendars, for the Delaware River Basin States, available. We are hoping to facilitate people signing up to vote, or making changes to their voting status, if they …

December 1, 2022

Tell DRBC Before Dec. 7 Meeting: NO Frack Waste in the Basin

Tell the DRBC before their December 7 Business Meeting: Vote for a COMPLETE ban on fracking! That means NO Importation of Frack Wastewater and NO Exportation of Water from the Delaware River Watershed for Fracking!


Register to attend the meeting

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