OWLA strategic planning event

OWLA Strategic Vision and Development of Action Plan for 2013-2016

Springside Inn, 6141 West Lake Road Auburn

Saturday, November 10, 2012

9 am – 12 noon

You are invited to join the Board of Directors of OWLA for a Saturday morning session to engage in a series of conversations about what we can do together to protect and restore Owasco Lake and its watershed.

Everyone is encouraged to participate and to attend all or any parts of the sessions. 

 Goals and Objectives of the Meeting:

Affirm OWLA History, Vision, Mission, and Values 

Agree on Strategic Plan Long Term Vision of Restoring Owasco Lake and its watershed

Development of Action Plan 2013-2016 

Identify key goals, partners, and strategies to improve the Owasco Lake and its watershed 

Forge agreements on next steps to complete and start OWLA Action Plan by January 2013 

For the full agenda and details of the meeting,

click here :http://www.owla.org/Revised%20Final%20Draft%20OWLA%20Meeting%20Agenda%20November%2010,%202012.pdf

Household Hazardous Waste Day - Oct. 27th

Household Hazardous Waste

Drop-Off Event

October 27, 2012

This fall Cayuga County's Household Hazardous Waste Day provides all City of Auburn and Cayuga County residents the opportunity to dispose of household hazardous waste in a safe manner. Proper disposal protects human health, our community and the environment.

Date, Time and Registration:

Saturday, October 27, 2012.

This event is FREE! But everyone Must Register with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County. Please call 315-255-1183.

Acceptable Household Hazardous Wastes Include:

Products containing chemicals

Oil based paints, oil based stains

Turpentine, paint thinners, brush cleaners

Pesticides (weed killers, insect sprays, fungicides)

Mercury thermometers and barometers

Liquid mercury (quick silver)

Fluorescent tubes and bulbs (contains mercury)

Compact fluorescent bulbs (contains mercury)

Liquid driveway sealer

Household cleaners

Gasoline

Gas/oil, oil/water, gas/water mixtures

Antifreeze

Mothballs

Pool chemicals

Photograph developing chemicals

Propane tanks

Look for warnings on labels such as danger, caution, toxic, flammable, corrosive, and reactive. These are hazardous materials that can cause water pollution and human injuries if they are poured on the ground, down the drain, or placed in the trash.

Small freon appliances will also be accepted for FREE, with a 40 pound weight limit.

Learn more at:
http://co.cayuga.ny.us/hazwaste/hhw12.htm