Stand Up For The Environment At Earth Day Lobby Day!

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, April 23!

Earth Day Lobby Day is a great opportunity meet your elected officials and connect with fellow environmentalists.That's the day when environmental organizations from around the state will converge on the Capitol in Albany for Earth Day Lobby Day.

Long Island's Controversial Pesticides Plan

The New York State Assembly and Department of Environmental Conservation will hold hearings next week on the state's new Long Island Pesticide Pollution Prevention Strategy.

Because Long Island relies on groundwater for drinking supplies, it is critical to address contamination threats.The hearings will take place on:

New Budget On Board, For The Most Part, With Transit Funding

Mass transit riders likely will be pleased with next year's state budget, which the Legislature just approved this week.

New Budget Helps State Parks Turn The Corner

Next fiscal year's budget, which lawmakers agreed on this week, includes $90 million for capital needs at New York State Parks and Historic Sites.

Wildlife Losing Ground Among Tax Return Donor Choices

As the April 15 tax filing deadline approaches, don't forget that you can make a special gift to wildlife on your New York State tax return.

Legal Settlement Will Help Clean St. Lawrence River

Alcoa Inc. and Reynolds Metals Company have agreed to pay about $20 million to mitigate hazardous waste releases into the St. Lawrence River dating back to the late 1950s.

Legislature Improves Rehabilitation Tax Credit

The New York State Rehabilitation Tax Credit programs have played a vital role in reviving downtown areas and discouraging suburban sprawl, particularly in upstate communities.

By revitalizing areas that have already been developed, the tax credits discourage suburban sprawl.That's why NYLCV is applauding the Legislature this week for extending and enhancing the programs.

Poor Thermostat Collection Program Threatens Public Health

NYLCV and our environmental partners including NYPIRG released a study this week that finds mercury pollution from old thermostats remains a serious environmental concern. 

How Should We Fund Tappan Zee Mass Transit?

Ever since Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the creation of a task force to look at mass transit options for the Tappan Zee Bridge, one big question remains unanswered: How will we pay for it?

Next Week: Panel Discusion On Obama & Alternative Energy

With global temperatures and congressional tempers rising, now seems like an appropriate time for the Sustainability Practice Network's panel discussion upcoming panel about the prospects for alternative energy during President Obama's second term.