May 18, 2024

Dumped On: Do YOU Live in a DEP Disposal Facility?

PRESS RELEASE   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                    Release date: May 18, 2024
Contact: B. Arrindell, dcs@DamascusCitizens.org, 845-252-6677
 

Do You Live in a DEP Disposal Facility?
237 places in PA and 8 in NY are!

Download the full press release, with references …

April 23, 2024

Kids Sing Along at the DCS Storefront April 27

SUSTAINABLE SING-A-LONG
Songbooks with be provided!

The Damascus Citizens for Sustainability’s storefront at 25 Main Street, in charming Narrowsburg, NY, continues its outreach to children with SONGS TO CELEBRATE THE EARTH, a sing-along led by guitarist, songwriter, and educator Lucas …

January 27, 2024

Biden Hits Pause on Natural Gas Projects Amid Plans for Carbon ‘Mega Bombs’

Pause on pending export permits is hailed by environmental groups, and could imperil projects along Gulf of Mexico coast
By Oliver Milman, The Guardian, January 26, 2024

Though there are 8 more LNG facilities that are permitted and not yet …

January 10, 2024

Should Toxic Gas Drilling Waste Be Spread on PA Roads?

Should toxic wastewater from gas drilling be spread on PA roads as a dust and snow suppressant? Members of a gas industry advisory council would like the Department of Environmental Protection to consider the practice. The DEP has yet to
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January 9, 2024

David Hess Reflects on His Career and the Rise of Fracking

As secretary of environmental protection, Hess flipped the switch on Pennsylvania’s first commercial wind farm and helped avert a catastrophe at Quecreek mine. Now, his blog is essential reading for lawmakers, executives and activists on either side of the state’s
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December 27, 2023

NY Governor Hochul Signs “Birds And Bees” Act

DCS was an active part of getting the New York Birds and Bees Protection Act passed and signed. DCS was part of the brainstorming and activism for this act, including filing comments on the various drafts, encouraging people to sign …

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

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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 …

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