Helping ensure that everyone has access to healthy food and understands the role farms can play in land conservation and in fighting climate change.
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Federal Farm Bill
FARMS FOREVER: The next Farm Bill can protect healthy soils, 🌱encourage climate-friendly farming 🌏 AND support new, urban, and small family farmers in the Hudson Valley 🧑🏽🌾. BUT ONLY WITH YOUR HELP! Learn more: https://defendthevalley.org/campaign/farm-bill/ #DefendtheValley #GrowStrongAmerica
Continue readingCommunity Preservation Fund
PRESERVE NY COMMUNITIES: The Community Preservation Fund allows certain towns to set up funds to protect the land and historical buildings that maintain their unique identity. Find out if your town qualifies: https://defendthevalley.org/campaign/community-preservation-fund/ #DefendtheValley
Continue readingECO-LOGIC: Greening New York’s Budget
KEEP NY GREEN: @GovKathyHochul I stand for a state budget that protects parks and open spaces, supports clean water and fresh air, and takes steps to stop climate change. RT if you agree! 🌳 https://defendthevalley.org/campaign/greening-nys-budget-working/ #DefendtheValley
Continue readingNew York Bond Act
FUNDING AVAILABLE: The Bond Act provides $4.2 billion for environmental and community projects across New York State. Learn more about the project’s goals and available funds: https://defendthevalley.org/campaign/bond-act/ #DefendtheValley
Continue readingRiver Access
RECLAIMING OUR RIVER: On both shores of the Hudson, railroad tracks prevent communities from accessing the river. I join @scenichudson in protecting and enhancing river access for all. Read their plan: https://defendthevalley.org/campaign/river-access/ #DefendtheValley
Continue readingStop Toxic Barges
STOP TOXIC BARGES: Commercial shipping is crucial for the Hudson Valley’s economy, but that activity can’t put the water, wildlife, and people of the Hudson Valley at risk. Stay informed: https://defendthevalley.org/campaign/proposed-hudson-river-anchorages/ #DefendtheValley
Continue readingHeal the Hudson
RIVER HEALTH UPDATE: Has cleanup of toxic PCB chemicals worked in the Upper Hudson? Technical experts say: NOT YET! Read the report issued by @scenichudson @riverkeeper @SloopClearwater and others: https://defendthevalley.org/campaign/heal-the-hudson/ #DefendtheValley #HealTheHudson
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