Tell Your Legislators: Don't Close Our State Parks!

The summer camp at Riverbank State Park would be canceled if the Legislature enacts park budget cuts.Up to 131 state parks in every corner of New York will be closed or face severely reduced hours if the Legislature approves Gov. David Paterson's proposed budget. Cutting parks is flat wrong, not only because parks play a vital role in health and recreation, but also because they generate five times their investment in economic activity. Please join us in telling the state Legislature that enough is enough -- save our state parks now!

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NY Congressional Delegation Outperforms Nation

New York's congressional delegation ranks sixth in the nation for its votes on key clean energy and environmental legislation. That's according to the the national League of Conservations Voters' 2009 National Environmental Scorecard, which rates members of Congress on environmental, public health and energy issues. For 30 years, the National Environmental Scorecard has been the nationally accepted yardstick used to rate members of Congress on environmental, public health and energy issues.
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2010 Environmental Goals For The State Legislature

Even in these challenging economic times, New York State cannot afford to retreat from its environmental goals or endanger our water and air because of a shrinking budget. In fact, greater environmental sustainability is a building block for a revitalized New York. That’s why the New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund has released its 2010 New York State Policy Agenda. It offers specific policy recommendations to members of the New York State Assembly and Senate that will help improve the environment and the economy.
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Support Environmentally Responsible Politics Today!

The skyrocketing price of home heating oil. The lack of clean, affordable energy alternatives. The neglect of our crumbling transportation infrastructure. Albany plays an important role in addressing these problems but we cannot break through the political gridlock without your help. By making a contribution to the Climate Action PAC today, you can help elect pro-environment leaders and set us on the right track toward a better New York.

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