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Seneca Meadows and Waste Connections (WCG) announced a partnership to install New York’s first PFAS treatment system. The project is designed to treat landfill leachate and reduce PFAS concentrations before discharge, using specialized treatment technology as part of a broader compliance and environmental protection effort.

Seneca Meadows will install New York’s first PFAS removal system, marking a significant step in leachate treatment and environmental protection. The system is intended to reduce PFAS levels through dedicated treatment prior to discharge, aligning with evolving regulatory expectations and best practices.

A PFAS treatment system is slated for Seneca Falls in what is being described as New York’s first of its kind. The project will focus on treating landfill leachate and reducing PFAS concentrations using specialized treatment methods, part of a growing industry push to address PFAS in waste streams.

A pollinator walk is planned for August 23 at the Seneca Meadows Wetlands Preserve, inviting participants to learn about pollinators and their role in local ecosystems. The event highlights habitat, native plants, and ways the community can support pollinator health through conservation-minded practices.

Birders and nature fans are invited to a free bird walk hosted by the Seneca Meadows Education Center and the Montezuma Audubon Center on Saturday, August 23. Participants will meet at the Education Center before heading to the Wetlands Preserve for birdwatching and conservation learning.

The Seneca Meadows Education Center announced a summer nature journaling program planned for August 15. The event encourages participants to slow down, observe the natural world, and capture discoveries through notes and sketches, offering a guided experience suited for a wide range of ages and skill levels.

Seneca County marked another successful year of the D.A.R.E. program, recognizing students who participated and graduated from the curriculum. The program focuses on decision-making, resisting peer pressure, and building skills that support healthy choices in school and beyond.

Trevor’s Gift received support that helped restore its milk supply, ensuring the program can continue providing essential nutrition for children and families served through its backpack feeding efforts. The donation was recognized as a meaningful boost for ongoing community food support initiatives.

A community battery recycling program has launched through the Waterloo Rotary, offering a convenient way for residents to recycle alkaline batteries locally. The initiative emphasizes proper disposal, environmental responsibility, and expanded access to recycling options for common household items.

The Seneca Meadows Education Center will host a moth blacklighting event on June 27, inviting community members to learn about moths and observe nocturnal species attracted to specialized lighting. The program highlights local biodiversity and offers a hands-on educational experience for participants.

Seneca Meadows announced it will host Bridges for Brain Injury’s Little Critters program, offering a family-friendly nature activity designed to engage participants with wildlife and the outdoors. The event aims to support learning, inclusion, and connection to local natural resources.

Seneca Meadows will host its 22nd annual mulch giveaway and toy drive, continuing a long-running community event that supports residents and local families. The giveaway provides mulch to participants while collecting toys to benefit community organizations, combining seasonal help with charitable giving.