Environmentalists say that collecting rainwater is a great way to conserve water however, some states have laws banning residents from collecting rainwater.
The Binghamton/Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment plant is getting state financing to help pay for some of the millions of dollars in repairs and upgrades.
Four municipalities in Pennsylvania are suing the state over what they say was an abuse of legislative power to block local bans or taxes on plastic bags.
Earth Day Southern Tier committee-member Rachel Davenport is on Southern Tier Close Up talking about the plans for Earth Fest at SUNY Broome Community College.