August 1st, 2006 - Seneca Falls, New York
We wish to thank everyone
who worked with C.A.R.E. SF to make our Seneca Falls community
aware of the safety, environmental and quality of life issues
surrounding the operation of an ethanol refinery within a mile
of our most densely populated neighborhoods. Together we saved
agricultural land from being re-zoned for industrial use.
Reasonable people can disagree on the viability of ethanol
as an alternative fuel source. It was the proposed location
that we opposed in Seneca Falls because it was much too close
to our established schools, recreational facilities, tourist
attractions and numerous residential properties. Each person
who took time to educate themselves on the issue, attend meetings,
write letters and e-mails, sign our petition, distribute fliers,
make phone calls, or stand at a podium to speak, played a
vital role in this result. Thank you for expressing your concern
for our wonderful community in a very meaningful way.
We wish to extend our gratitude to Senator Mike Nozzolio,
Assemblyman Brian Kolb and Governor George Pataki for their
efforts to secure the location and services at the former
Seneca Army Depot in Romulus for the proposed Empire Biofuels
plant.
We also commend our Seneca Falls Town Board members for following
the proper site evaluation process and respecting our local
zoning laws.
With sincere thanks,
Citizens Against Re-zoning for Ethanol in Seneca Falls
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