https://dec.ny.gov/news/press-releases/2024/6/dec-announces-23-new-certified-climate-smart-communities
The Town of Kirkland and the Village of Clinton (located within the Town) in Oneida County, New York, have both adopted the New York State Climate Smart Communities pledge. Check here for details and context.
The Village has achieved bronze certification; the Town is still pursuing that goal.
The Village’s contact for the CSC program is Trustee Joanne Gilles. The Town’s contact is Deputy Supervisor Garry Colarusso with a secondary contact of Kathryn Arcuri, the Supervisor’s Secretary. You may contact the task force directly at ClintonKirklandCSCTaskForce@gmail.com.
Join us!
If you are a resident and interested in becoming a member of the task force, please contact us at ClintonKirklandCSCTaskForce@gmail.com. Our meetings, currently on Zoom, are usually held once per month and are open.
What can we do?
Some specific actions we can take as individuals or businesses are described here.
Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KirklandClintonCSC
and on Bluesky at @climate-smart-kc.bsky.social
The Oriskany Creek Watershed Commission
A related organization is the Oriskany Creek Watershed Commission. This creek and its tributaries encompass a larger geographical region, including both the Town and the Village. The Commission holds regular meetings, typically on the 3rd Thursday of each month.