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 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 readingPilgrim Pipelines (Hudson Valley)
We engaged people and communities to oppose this proposal to construct two crude oil pipelines through the valley. The outcry against the project led to its abandonment, halting potential environmental, public health, and safety threats.
Continue readingLG Headquarters (Englewood, NJ)
In a “win-win” for the environment and the economy, LG Electronics reached an agreement with Scenic Hudson and partners to reduce the height of its proposed corporate tower atop the Palisades, preserving magnificent views and keeping jobs in the region.
Continue readingExpanded Crude Oil Operations (Albany)
Decreasing the likelihood of hazardous spills and health threats in local neighborhoods, Global Partners decided not to build new crude oil facilities. We partnered in opposing the expanded operations.
Continue readingStop the Plant
#STOPTHEPLANT: Say no to a new gas-fired power plant on the Hudson River in the Town of Newburgh! 💀 We must protect our air and water. Join @scenichudson and the coalition: https://defendthevalley.org/campaign/stop-the-plant/ #DefendtheValley
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