CoNCA Directors to Speak on News12 Water Special
Feb 23, 2014 18:29:20 GMT -5
Post by Admin on Feb 23, 2014 18:29:20 GMT -5
Coalition of Nassau Civic Associations
P.O. Box 500
Merrick, NY 11556
516-972-6988
contactconca@gmail.com
www.concali.org
PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.CONCALI.ORG
TO VIEW AND DISCUSS COUNTY ISSUES
Both Sandra D'Arcangelo and Claudia Borecky, Directors of the Coalition of Nassau Civic Associations, have been asked to participate in News12's week-long special: "What is in your water?" Please watch this informative series and look for Sandra and Claudia on Thursday night's episode.
What's inNews12 Water your water?
Long Island's drinking water is under siege from a variety of chemicals and toxins we use every day. Beginning Monday September 23rd News 12 Long Island brings you an in depth investigation on Long Island most valuable resource and what is polluting it.
As part of the series, we want to hear from you. Do you have specific issues with your community's water supply? Do you have questions you'd like answered during the series? 'Like' our What's in the Water Facebook page and post your questions or comments on the topic. You can also leave your comments in the Facebook comments section below this article. You can also Tweet about the subject using #LIH20.
Series at a glance:
Monday, Sept. 23
Toxic Trails-Underground "plumes" of groundwater tainted with industrial chemicals are silently spreading a few feet a day---threatening public water wells all over the Island. What's being done to keep your tap water safe? What's the plan for dealing with the contamination, and how much will it impact your water bills?
Tuesday Sept. 24
How Much is too Much? ---Trace amounts of more than a hundred pesticides have been detected in Long Island's groundwater. Is there any danger to consumers? Should certain pesticides be restricted or banned?
Wednesday, Sept. 25
Fishy Business-Environmentalists warn Long Island's bays, harbors, streams and lakes are slowly dying. And the source of the problem is very close to home---in fact, it could be in your back yard.
Thursday, Sept. 26
Cancer on the Block: Does groundwater contamination have anything to do with cancer cases?
Friday, Sept. 27
Going with the Flow: What you can do at home to help protect Long Island's drinking water supply?
What's in the Water Live 1-hour special
Experts answer your questions about the state of Long Island's drinking water. A one hour interactive special report from Newsday headquarters in Melville---hosted by News 12 Long Island's Stone Grissom. Thursday, Sept. 26, 7-8 pm
CONCA Membership
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The Coalition of Nassau Civic Association is comprised of civic associations located in whole or in part within Nassau County. Simply write a check for $1 and mail it to CONCA, P.O. Box 500, Merrick, NY 11566 with a copy of the completed membership form, which can be downloaded by clicking here.
Please visit our website at www.concali.org to find out more information about our coalition and to join discussions on topics of interest.
P.O. Box 500
Merrick, NY 11556
516-972-6988
contactconca@gmail.com
www.concali.org
PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.CONCALI.ORG
TO VIEW AND DISCUSS COUNTY ISSUES
Both Sandra D'Arcangelo and Claudia Borecky, Directors of the Coalition of Nassau Civic Associations, have been asked to participate in News12's week-long special: "What is in your water?" Please watch this informative series and look for Sandra and Claudia on Thursday night's episode.
What's inNews12 Water your water?
Long Island's drinking water is under siege from a variety of chemicals and toxins we use every day. Beginning Monday September 23rd News 12 Long Island brings you an in depth investigation on Long Island most valuable resource and what is polluting it.
As part of the series, we want to hear from you. Do you have specific issues with your community's water supply? Do you have questions you'd like answered during the series? 'Like' our What's in the Water Facebook page and post your questions or comments on the topic. You can also leave your comments in the Facebook comments section below this article. You can also Tweet about the subject using #LIH20.
Series at a glance:
Monday, Sept. 23
Toxic Trails-Underground "plumes" of groundwater tainted with industrial chemicals are silently spreading a few feet a day---threatening public water wells all over the Island. What's being done to keep your tap water safe? What's the plan for dealing with the contamination, and how much will it impact your water bills?
Tuesday Sept. 24
How Much is too Much? ---Trace amounts of more than a hundred pesticides have been detected in Long Island's groundwater. Is there any danger to consumers? Should certain pesticides be restricted or banned?
Wednesday, Sept. 25
Fishy Business-Environmentalists warn Long Island's bays, harbors, streams and lakes are slowly dying. And the source of the problem is very close to home---in fact, it could be in your back yard.
Thursday, Sept. 26
Cancer on the Block: Does groundwater contamination have anything to do with cancer cases?
Friday, Sept. 27
Going with the Flow: What you can do at home to help protect Long Island's drinking water supply?
What's in the Water Live 1-hour special
Experts answer your questions about the state of Long Island's drinking water. A one hour interactive special report from Newsday headquarters in Melville---hosted by News 12 Long Island's Stone Grissom. Thursday, Sept. 26, 7-8 pm
CONCA Membership
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Coalition of Nassau Civic Association is comprised of civic associations located in whole or in part within Nassau County. Simply write a check for $1 and mail it to CONCA, P.O. Box 500, Merrick, NY 11566 with a copy of the completed membership form, which can be downloaded by clicking here.
Please visit our website at www.concali.org to find out more information about our coalition and to join discussions on topics of interest.