Clean air to breathe
Safe water to drink
Good, local jobs
Environmental programs help provide all this and more:
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Health
Clean air and water are vital to public health.
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Safety
Communities depend on working infrastructure.
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Prosperity
$40 billion to New York’s economy every year.
Growing funding for New York’s environmental programs will build a safer future for our kids and grandkids.
Strengthen our economy
New York’s environmental programs support hundreds of thousands of good jobs and leverage billions of dollars in federal, local, and private dollars.
Protect clean air and water
Environmental programs help provide what every New Yorker needs: safe water to drink, clean air to breathe, and green space where they live.
Advance environmental justice
Low-income communities of color suffer disproportionately from air pollution, toxins, and lack of green space. Environmental programs help address inequities.
Expand parks and green space
New York’s environmental programs help create parks, protect family farms, and revitalize waterfronts.
Restore wildlife habitat
New York’s environmental programs help protect, restore, and expand habitat for birds, fish, and other wildlife.
Reduce climate risks
Millions of people are at risk from heat waves, flooding, and food and water shortages. Environmental programs help protect communities from these growing risks.
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