On Long Island, Huntington residents are calling for the town to improve protection of Crab Meadow Beach from the environmental impacts of nearby development.
New Yorkers will have the opportunity to vote on the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Bond Act November 8th!
Join us for a virtual lunch and learn presentation to learn more about Prop 1: The Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Bond Act
Join CCE, The Nature Conservancy, and the New York League of Conservation Voters for an informative presentation on the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Bond Act. If approved, this funding will allow our state to undertake urgently needed environmental improvement projects that are vital to New York’s future. This Bond Act, which is Prop 1 on the ballot this November, would provide necessary and overdue investments to solve pressing public health and environmental challenges.
The Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Bond Act would provide $4.2 billion for:
Protecting drinking water and upgrading outdated infrastructure
Safeguarding communities from flooding and extreme weather
Conserving open space and family farms
Fighting climate change
Advancing environmental justice
Strengthening New York’s economy and creating over 100,000 jobs
Join us for this important presentation (free and open to the public):
When: Tuesday, October 18, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Where: Register for the zoom forum today
Speakers: Adrienne Esposito, Citizens Campaign for the Environment
Julie Tighe, New York League of Conservation Voters
Jessica Ottney Mahar, The Nature Conservancy
Thank you for joining us!
Sincerely,
Your friends at CCE
CANCELLED: Join us to learn about offshore wind projects off our coast!
CANCELLED!
Please note that this meeting is being rescheduled and as soon as we know the new dates we will send them to you. Thank you for your interest in Offshore Wind.
Join CCE and Equinor for informative public meetings about offshore wind projects in New York—Empire Wind 1 and Empire Wind 2, which will be located off the coast of the Rockaways and Long Beach and provide enough power for over one million homes
New York has set ambitious goals of 70% renewable energy by 2030 and carbon-free electrical generation by 2040. A key asset in achieving this critical goal is to harness our vast offshore wind resources, which is why New York has set a goal of 9,000 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind by 2035—enough to power 6 million homes.
Empire Wind 1 will be located approximately 20 miles off the coast of the Rockaways and generate approximately 800 MW of energy, which will power 500,000 homes.
Empire Wind 2 will be located off the coast of Long Beach City, adjacent to Empire Wind 1. This project will generate 1,260 MW of energy for Long Island. Energy will be delivered to the south shore via a cable connection to the E.F. Barrett substation in Oceanside. The turbines will be built 20+ miles offshore.
As these projects advance in New York, it is important for Equinor (the developer for Empire Wind 1 and 2) to give updates and hear from the public. Please join us for the following public meetings:
Thank you for joining us!
Sincerely,
Your friends at CCE
Environmental group urges NY to follow EPA on PFAS chemicals in water
NYS Department of State releases new plan to improve conditions along Long Island's South Shore waterways
BABYLON, N.Y. -- Long Island has more than 70 miles of South Shore bays often teeming with boats. However, water quality has been declining for years, impacting fishing and recreation.
New York's Deputy Secretary of State plan to protect Long Island's waterways
VIDEO SOURCE:
https://www.newsday.com/long-island/long-islands-waterways-vx49zeem
New York's Deputy Secretary of State Kisha Santiago-Martinez was in the Town of Babylon at the Cedar Beach Marina to announce a plan to protect Long Island's waterways, which will uphold water quality, living resources and public use. Also speaking was Adrienne Esposito , Executive Director at Citizens Campaign for the Environment
Inflation Reduction Act just the start for climate action
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is quite simply a big deal. This new law provides around $370 billion to combat the climate crisis, the largest investment our nation has ever made in tackling climate change. All New Yorkers, and Long Islanders in particular, can thank our Sen. Charles Schumer for his hard work in getting this historic bill across the finish line, and for his commitment to fighting the effects of climate change that are all too familiar to us.
Federal appeals court rules in favor of EPA plan to extend open water disposal sites in L.I. Sound
Water advisory for homeowners: Could your well water be making you sick?
Officials in West Baltimore, Maryland, recently issued an advisory after E. coli bacteria was detected in public water systems after routine water testing.
Plan seeks to preserve 'ecological wonderland' of South Shore
Governor Hochul Announces Plan for Long Island South Shore Estuary Reserve
Comprehensive Management Plan Provides a Guide to Protect Water Quality, Living Resources and Public Use for Years to Come
Coincides with Climate & National Estuaries Week
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the release of the 2022 Long Island South Shore Estuary Reserve Comprehensive Management Plan update. The plan focuses on current priorities facing the South Shore Estuary Reserve, such as climate change, resiliency, water quality, habitat restoration and public use of the estuary. The Final 2022 Long Island South Shore Estuary Reserve Comprehensive Management Plan Update is available here. This announcement coincides with National Estuaries Week and Climate Week.
Almost Half a Million New Yorkers Drinking PFAS-Polluted Water, Left Out of Current and Proposed NYS Protections
South Shore Estuary Reserve Plan Spotlights Water Quality, Resiliency
The comprehensive plan is a guide to the protection of water quality for generations in the estuary, a "gem," of LI, officials say.
LONG ISLAND, NY — Environmentalists gathered Monday to applaud the 2022 Long Island South Shore Estuary Reserve comprehensive management plan, which they said will protect water quality and habitat restoration, and ensure resiliency and public use, with an eye toward climate change in the years to come.
Nonprofits on receiving end of more than $600G in grants from Melville foundation
Plan to build new rail line for ash, debris hauling under review
'They're worried about cancer.' Suffolk residents push for project to have access to safe drinking water
Study: 'Water sharing' between NYC, Nassau faces hurdles
A possible $2 billion project to tap into New York City’s water supply to provide all of Nassau County’s drinking water would face "significant challenges" and could take up to 15 years to complete, although a scaled-down plan is "feasible," according to a new state Department of Health study obtained by Newsday.
Riverhead to seek more water extension grants, as patience of Manorville residents wears thin
Highlights and Happenings: August 2022
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Highlights
Victory! U.S. Passes Historic Climate and Energy Bill into Law
After a long campaign by CCE and partners across the nation, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, which undoubtedly represents the most significant action that our nation has taken to fight climate change. The investments made under this law will help the U.S. reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40% by 2030, while increasing clean renewable energy, creating hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs, providing clean transportation in disadvantaged communities, supporting sustainable farming, and lowering energy costs for all Americans. Thank you to our Senate and House champions from NY and CT for fighting to pass this vital legislation.
NY Receives Crucial Funding to Plug Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells!
New York has documented more than 7,000 orphan oil and gas wells in the state—largely in WNY and the Southern Tier— although state agencies estimate there may be as many as 34,000. These wells leak methane (a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change) and toxic chemicals that pollute groundwater. As part of the initial grant program under the U.S. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, New York received $25 million last month to plug and remediate documented orphan wells in the state, while creating thousands of jobs.
Happenings
Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Bond Act on November’s Ballot in NY
On November 8th, New Yorkers will have the opportunity to vote on Prop 1: The Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Bond Act. It has been 26 years since the last environmental bond act was adopted. This year’s Bond Act will provide necessary and overdue investments to solve pressing public health and environmental problems from the Great Lakes to Long Island. If enacted, the Bond Act will allocate $4.2 billion to a variety of critical environmental programs and projects across four categories: water quality improvement and resilient infrastructure, restoration and flood risk management, open space land conservation, and climate change mitigation. Additionally, the Bond Act will provide crucial support for New York’s economy—supporting over 100,000 jobs. We are working around the state to educate the public on the benefits of this important funding and reminding everyone to flip your ballot in November and vote on Prop 1!
Checking out Canadian Hydropower
Last month, we took an educational trip with New York League of Conservation Voters to James Bay to visit Hydro-Québec’s hydropower facilities. Existing Canadian hydropower is slated to help New York reach our clean energy goals, diversify our energy sources, and reduce our reliance on dirty fossil fuels. We learned a lot and can’t wait to see hydropower replace our local fossil fuel peaker plants in downstate NY.
Tell us Your Thoughts on Offshore Wind
We are working throughout the state to educate residents, environmental stakeholders, and policymakers on offshore wind. To help guide our education campaign and help us provide feedback to key decision makers, we’re asking you to please fill out a brief survey. Let us know your thoughts on offshore wind.
Be on the Watch for Harmful Algal Blooms
Summer isn’t over quite yet, and it’s still important to be aware of dangerous harmful algal blooms (HABs) as we spend time by the water. HABs pose an immense threat to our communities’ drinking water, public health, outdoor recreation and wildlife! HABs are erupting across NY more frequently and more aggressively in NY waterbodies. If you see a HAB in a lake or waterbody (looks like spilled green paint or pea soup), be sure to avoid it and report it using the DEC Suspicious Algal Bloom Report Form!
Tell Us What YOU Think About Offshore Wind
Please Fill Out a Brief Survey Today.
Ensure Your Voice is Heard!
We are working throughout the state to educate residents, environmental stakeholders, and policymakers on offshore wind. New York has committed to 70% renewable energy by 2030 and offshore wind will be a key part of achieving that goal (NY has committed to a goal of 9GW of offshore wind by 2035—enough to power 6 million homes). The state’s first offshore wind farm is currently under construction and there are four more offshore wind projects moving through the permitting process. As offshore wind becomes a reality for New York, we want to hear from you!
To help guide our educational campaign and help us provide feedback to key decision makers, we’re asking you to please fill out a brief survey. Let us know your thoughts on offshore wind.
Thank you for taking action,
Sincerely,
Your friends at CCE
