Yonkers Insider: New York League of Conservation Voters: Environmental News: October 17.

 

Here’s what we’re reading this week:

The Bond Act’s Restoration and Flood Risk Reduction Program The goal of the program is to strengthen infrastructure and protect communities and ecosystems from extreme flood and storm events. Read More

As Election Nears, NYLCV Announces New Endorsements The New York League of Conservation Voters endorsed 22 additional candidates in the general election cycle, raising the total to a record 147 endorsements.   Read More

Breaking Down the Environmental Bond Referendum This November (Video)   NYLCV President Julie Tighe joined Errol Louis on "Inside City Hall" to discuss the Bond Act and why she believes the funds are key to climate mitigation efforts. They explored the issues further on NY1's "You Decide."    (NY1's "Inside City Hall"; NY1's "You Decide")

3 Land Trusts Awarded Funds To Protect Forests   Last week the state Department of Environmental Conservation announced funding that will go to purchase and protect over 500 acres of land in the Capital Region's Warren County, Columbia County, and Washington County.   (Times Union)

State Proposes New Drinking Water Regulations for 23 Toxic Chemicals   The regulation kicks off a 60-day public review and comment process and is the department's latest effort to address emerging PFAS contaminants in drinking water, a major public health concern on Long Island and beyond.    (Newsday)