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Critical Federal Clean Water Protections Come Under Attack
Last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency began a 30 day comment period on its plans to repeal the Clean Water Rule. If Congress blocks the Clean Water Rule, at least 55% of New York's stream miles and millions of acres of wetlands nationwide will again be at risk from pollution and destruction from development, oil and gas production, and other industrial activities.
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Comptroller DiNapoli Urges Action to Protect Drinking Water
New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli recently released a report urging the State and Federal government to take action to
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Suffolk County Legislature Approves Septic Replacement Grant Program
The Suffolk County Legislature has approved a $10 million grant program to help homeowners pay for new septic systems as
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NYLCV Releases Inaugural Federal Policy Agenda
Each year, NYLCV and the NYLCV Education Fund work closely with New York’s leading environmental, public health, conservation, energy, environmental
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Where We Stand on the Preliminary City Budget
The Mayor’s Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2018 Budget is in its preliminary stage. NYLCV is committed to advancing a
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NY Legislature Considering Bill to Prevent More Petroleum Barges on the Hudson
Senator Serino and Assemblymember Barrett recently introduced a bill to the State Legislature, which would expand environmental considerations when regulating
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Environmental Wins in New York’s New State Budget
For the first time since 2010, New York began its fiscal year with a budget extender from the previous year
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What Trump's Proposed Budget Means for New York's Environment
President Trump’s recently released budget would have devastating effects on the environment and people of New York State. Significant cuts
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