GreenYorktown is a local environmental advocacy organization dedicated to the belief that local actions can and do lead to universal reactions. We believe that the time for action to reduce greenhouse gases and slow climate change is now.

GreenYorktown's mission is to

• Advocate for sound environmental policy in the Town of Yorktown government, following the principles of the Sierra Club's Cool Cities campaign to reduce greenhouse gas emissions towards reducing the carbon footprint of our town. GreenYorktown will also act as a watchdog group to help implement town policy.
• Outreach to the local business sector to help establish green business practices and the 'greening' of buildings, helping businesses understand the economic rewards of sound environmental practices.
• Outreach to residents through education and information to encourage greener living and empower individuals to help prevent climate change.

You can join our initiatives by joining our listserv group http://groups.google.com/group/CoolCityyorktown and follow along with some public comments at our blog: http://greenyorktown.blogspot.com

The Yorktown Town website with links to other groups and activities in town is http://www.yorktownny.org/