About Us

We are a group of concerned citizens who have been
effected by numerous compost dumps in our
community. Since we have not received any
assistance from our elected officials, we are left with
the painstaking task of uncovering information on our
own. We have diligently researched this matter, and
in doing so, have substantiated our beliefs. We want
to share with you the information we have uncovered
during this process. Hopefully, this will enable you to
access important information without having to
"reinvent the wheel". We are focused on preserving
our environment, but most importantly, the health of
our citizens.

A Friend's Success Story: The Good Air Group (GAG)
was formed in Montgomery County, NY in 2001. Area
residents were effected by noxious odors from
Mohawk Valley Organics, an affiliate of Long Island
Compost Corp. The DEC REVOKED Mohawk Valley
Organics solid waste permit due to numerous
violations which included: Continuing off site odors,
acceptance of quantities of biosolids in excess of
daily limits on 45 occasions, failure to comply with
required odor tracking, and violations of effluent
limits. The Group's success is attributed to hard
work, media attention, excellent documentation of
odor incidents, and working closely with Attorney
General Eliot Spitzer's Environmental Protection
Bureau.

Court of Appeals denied
MVO's leave to appeal. State
Attorney General's Office is
working with the DEC to
ensure the Commissioners
Order is implemented
(removal of remaining
material, closure, etc.)

Physicians from the
Pediatric Environmental
Health Specialty Unit
Mount Sinai Hospital
visited Manorville to
evaluate health issues.
Letter of support for the
community was issued,
and exposures of health
concerns outlined.

Community meeting held
with Legislative Aide, William
Doyle. Meeting reconvened
for October of 2005. HOT
TOPICS: Dredging and
Composting waste from
West Mill Pond ( Forge River),
as well as odor and health
related concerns.

Minden, New York
Mohawk Valley Organics facility in 2002. By
wearing masks at this protest , the resident's
health concerns were loud and clear.