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The Nature Conservancy applauds Governor Hochul’s investment of nearly $1 billion through the Sustainable Future Program to lower costs, conserve forests, reduce pollution, and expand clean energy.
The Nature Conservancy in New York released the following statement from Executive Director Bill Ulfelder regarding Governor Hochul’s announcement of the second installment of New York State’s Sustainable Future Program.
Bill Ulfelder, New York Executive Director of The Nature Conservancy said, “The Nature Conservancy applauds Governor Hochul for investing nearly $1 billion to lower costs for New York families, conserve forests that naturally clean the air we breathe, reduce pollution from buildings, and expand clean energy. Thanks to the leadership of Governor Hochul and the New York State Senate and Assembly, New York continues to lead the way by providing critical funding through the Sustainable Future Program, Environmental Protection Fund, Clean Water Infrastructure Act, and Environmental Bond Act to support projects that improve public health and safety while conserving the clean air and water New Yorkers depend on.”
To learn more about The Nature Conservancy’s work, visit nature.org/NewYork.
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