Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced that nine municipalities have been awarded matching grant funding through the County’s first ever Community Climate Action Fund. By putting resources directly into our communities, the County is bringing local projects to life that preserve natural resources, protect the environment, and help secure our area’s future livability. Recipients will receive matching funds for new or expanded initiatives included in the County’s Climate

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today announced that five school districts in Monroe County have been chosen to receive Food Waste Diversion Program grants. This is the second year of the Food Waste Diversion Program that aims to reduce food waste in landfills and advance student understanding of food conservation. Awardees for the 2026-2027 academic year are Brighton, Fairport, Penfield, Pittsford, and West Irondequoit. “Engaging students in developing solutions to reduce

Five public workshops were held on the to provide input on the county’s Climate Adaptation & Resiliency Plan (CARP) on the following dates and locations: April 28, Chili Community Center, 3237 Chili Ave, Rochester, 6.-7 p.m. April 29, Webster Public Library, 980 Ridge Rd, Webster, 6-7 p.m. May 5, Arnett Branch Library, 310 Arnett Blvd, Rochester, 5:30-6:30 p.m. May 6, Parma Public Library, 7 West Ave, Hilton, 6-7 p.m. May 7, Perinton Community Center, 1350 Turk Hill Rd,