Farms & Food for Life

Ayudando a garantizar que todas las personas tienen acceso a alimentos sanos y que comprenden el rol que las granjas pueden jugar en la conservación de tierras y en la lucha contra el cambio climático.

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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

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Community 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

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ECO-LOGIC: Un presupuesto verde para Nueva York

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

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Ley sobre Bonos de Nueva York

FINANCIAMIENTO DISPONIBLE: La Ley sobre Bonos provee 4,2 mil millones de dólares para proyectos ambientales y comunitarios en todo el Estado de Nueva York. Para más información sobre los objetivos del proyecto y fondos disponibles, visitar: https://defendthevalley.org/es/campaign/bond-act/ #DefendtheValley

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River 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

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Stop Toxic Barges

Stop 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

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Stop 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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Heal the Hudson

Heal The Hudson candlelight vigil held in Sleepy Hollow on Nov. 1 to raise awareness of toxic PCB pollution. In partnership with: Defend The Valley, Mothers Out Front, Riverkeeper, Scenic Hudson, Sleepy Hollow Project, Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council.

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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