Montour Falls has earned a silver-level certification in New York’s Climate Smart Community Program.
The designation, announced this week, recognizes local governments that take steps to reduce carbon footprints and prepare for extreme weather. Montour Falls is now one of just 25 communities in the state to reach the silver tier. The village earned points through initiatives like installing LED lighting, improving stormwater management, and launching food waste programs.
“Certified Climate Smart Communities across the state are essential partners in implementing Governor Kathy Hochul’s resiliency and sustainability initiatives and achieving New York’s clean air, clean water, environmental justice, and climate mitigation goals,” said DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton. “As New York and other states face more extreme weather and costly damages due to climate change, communities representing more than 92 percent of all New Yorkers recognize the importance of taking smart actions for a stronger, safer, more resilient future.”
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