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On July 22, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Great American Outdoors Act, one of NYLCV’s top policy priorities, with overwhelming bipartisan support. The U.S. Senate passed a same-as bill in June.

The State Legislature recently passed several of our priority bills that will improve water quality, protect natural areas, remove toxins from our environment, and encourage clean transportation.

The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) has established New York’s ambitious and comprehensive climate and clean energy law. One of the main goals of the Act is to move the state toward achieving the 2040 Zero Emission Target.

Ferries have existed in New York State since the arrival of steamboat technology in the late 19th century, and continue to provide both commuter and excursion services—particularly in New York City.

Electric vehicles (EVs) save New Yorkers money and reduce air pollution. New York State is helping put more electric cars and trucks on the road, while also supporting researchers, policy makers, property developers, municipal planners, and zoning boards in their efforts to expand EV use.

Biking is an affordable, healthy, and environmentally friendly mode of transportation. In warmer weather, there are a number of things that you can do to keep your bike commutes safe and efficient. 

The Great American Outdoors Act has passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in the U.S. Senate by a vote of 73-25. The GAOA combines two major conservation bills: S.500 (the Restore Our Parks Act), which seeks to address the maintenance backlog on public lands, and S.1081, which permanently allocates $900 million a year to the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). More than 60 members co-sponsored the legislation including New York Senators Schumer and Gillibrand.

The Environmental Bond Act would allocate $200 million for wastewater infrastructure projects and $100 million for municipal stormwater projects in New York.