Ending the harm it causes aquatic wildlife and public safety, New York State and plant owner Entergy agreed to close this outdated facility by 2021 — ending our decades-long campaign to shut it down.
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Preserving air quality and iconic views from Olana, New York State rejected plans to erect this 20-building manufacturing complex resulting from our grassroots campaign to stop its construction.
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Securing public riverfront access and preserved downtown Palisades views resulted from a settlement we brokered to stop construction of a wall of 38-story towers along the city’s waterfront.
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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
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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.
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Preserving a prominently visible river promontory and prime bald eagle habitat, NYS acquired 100 acres slated for a 530-unit condominium. Scenic Hudson played a lead role in securing the land’s protection.
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To safeguard the Hudson Highlands’ beauty, we partnered in a successful lawsuit to stop construction of a 14-story condominium just north of the Bear Mountain Bridge.
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#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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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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