Village of Wilson

The Village of Wilson has committed to taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing climate through NYS's Climate Smart Communities (CSC) program.  This involved passing a CSC Pledge (click to read), implementing actions to mitigate and adapt to climate change, and potentially achieving certification through a points-based system.

Save Energy at Home - Much of our electricity and heat are powered by coal, oil, and gas.  Use less energy by lowering your heating and cooling, switching to LED light bulbs and energy-efficient electric appliances, washing your laundry with cold water, or hanging things to dry instead of using a dryer.

Walk, Bike, or Take Public Transport - The world's roadways are clogged with vehicles, most of them burning diesel or gasoline.  Walking or riding a bike instead of driving will reduce green house gas emissions -- and help your health and fitness.  For longer distances, consider taking a train or bus, or carpool whenever possible.

Eat More Vegetables - Eating more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, and less meat and dairy, can significantly lower your environmental impact.  Producing plant-based foods generally results in fewer greenhouse gas emissions and requires less energy, land, and water.

Reduce, Reuse, Repair & Recycle - Electronics, clothes, and other items we buy cause carbon emissions at each point in production, from the extraction of raw materials to manufacturing and transporting goods to market.  To protect our climate, buy fewer things, shop second-hand, repair what you can, and recycle.

What is your Village Government Doing to Help Foster a Healthy Planet for Today and our Future Generations?

• Applied for a ZEV EV Charger Grant in hopes of installing an electric vehicle charging station at Harbor Park (by the Federal Pier) to support sustainability and tourism.

• Diligently working on becoming a Climate Smart Community by educating our community on easy changes that we all can make!