Please visit the Sierra Club national site or our own Atlantic Chapter (New York) site for more information on state and national issues.

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Mid-Hudson Group Conservation Committee
by Nancy Severns

NEW YORK STATE ENVIRONMENTAL BOND ACT - PASSES!!!

New York State’s Environmental Bond Act is a proposed piece of legislation that encompasses many essential environmental programs. The Bond Act was approved by New York State voters. It includes initiatives that will reduce flood risk, increase public access to green spaces, improve fish hatcheries, help farmers, mitigate climate change, and improve water quality.
 
The 2022 Bond Act enables the state comptroller to issue State bonds in order to fund the measure which totals $4.2 billion. The funds would then be allocated across a number of capital projects in support of the above initiatives.

Want to know more about the bond act? You can do an internet search or click here.