Friends of Rye Sustainability Committee

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Friends of Rye Sustainability Committee

The Rye Sustainability Foundation is dedicated to promoting sustainability through education, local initiatives and strategic partnerships.

We help protect natural spaces, plant native trees and pollinators, reduce waste, and transition to clean energy. The Rye Sustainability Committee is a ten-member group of volunteers tasked by the City of Rye's City Council to implement the Rye Sustainability Plan and address significant environmental issues in our community. Rye's unique position as one of Westchester County's most desirable com

munities depends on its citizens - with the guidance of the RSC - to preserve its open spaces, maintain a clean and attractive shoreline, and promote a healthy environment; all while ensuring economic growth.

06/02/2026

Thank you .savethesound for keeping us informed on our beaches in Rye!! Beach Grades: A Deep Dive

Tuesday, June 2nd

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Location: Virtual

Every year, Save the Sound issues data-driven grades for water quality at 192 public and private beaches around Long Island Sound. Join Peter Linderoth, our director of healthy waters and lands, for a deep dive into the latest Beach Grades, based on data collected during the 2025 swimming season. Learn how wet weather, stormwater runoff, and other factors affect water quality at individual beaches, and how to leverage the Beach Grades to improve water quality at your favorite local beach.

05/30/2026

Thank you cityofryeny and the CCAC for all you do to protect our wetlands!!
May is American Wetlands Month! Rye is fortunate to have outstanding wetlands that help reduce flooding, protect our coastline, support biodiversity, and provide vital habitat for wildlife.

05/19/2026

PLEASE DON’t use sprays or fogging for mosquito control!! It sadly kills everything in your yard, including all the important pollinators. Instead, use this simple, low-cost alternative you can make at home. This DIY method involves filling a 5-gallon bucket with water and throwing in a few handfuls of grass or leaves to make it “stagnant and nasty,” which female mosquitoes love. Add a quarter of a Mosquito Dunk, and it will act as a highly effective breeding trap for your yard. A single dunk generally lasts about 30 days. You will need to replace them monthly throughout the mosquito season.
* The Active Ingredient: Dunks contain Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti), a naturally occurring, highly specific bacteria.
* The Mechanism: When the dunk dissolves in water, it releases the Bti. Mosquito larvae hatch and ingest the bacteria, which disrupts their digestive system and eliminates them.
* Safety: Bti is completely harmless to humans, pets, birds, fish, and beneficial insects like bees or butterflies

05/13/2026

05/09/2026

05/08/2026

Put it on your Saturday “To Do” list! Your plants will love you for it!

05/07/2026

Happy Arbor Day!! A lovely ceremony on the village green, near the tree planted 50 years ago on Arbor Day. Rye is part of Tree City USA and the city is offering to plant trees in front of resident’s homes, just go to the city website to find out more.

05/05/2026

We are so excited for the party tomorrow!! See you at the Rye Free Reading Room tomorrow, Wednesday, May 6, 5:30-7:30

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Rye, NY
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http://www.ryesustainability.com/

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