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Legislative Session Updates

Rolling news and updates through the 2020 legislative session.

During the legislative session, Audubon New York works with lawmakers to advance critical policies that ensure a cleaner, healthier New York State for birds and people.

For more information or to request an interview with an Audubon staff member, please contact Sharon Bruce, Communications Manager at sbruce@audubon.org

Here are the latest developments:

Key Takeaways from Governor Kathy Hochul's 2023 State of the State Address
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Key Takeaways from Governor Kathy Hochul's 2023 State of the State Address

By Audubon New York

New York commits to taking action on climate change and to advancing more measures that will help birds and people.

Audubon Applauds New Law Establishing 30X30 Goal for New York State
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Audubon Applauds New Law Establishing 30X30 Goal for New York State

By Audubon New York

Bill sets a statewide goal of conserving 30 percent of New York State’s land and water by 2030.

Opportunity to Gain 20,000 Protected Coastal Acres
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Opportunity to Gain 20,000 Protected Coastal Acres

An update to the Coastal Barrier Resources Act would impact birds that depend on our shoreline, wetlands, and estuaries.

Lake Ontario Restoration Project Will Restore Significant Bird, Fish, Wildlife Habitat by Summer 2023
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Lake Ontario Restoration Project Will Restore Significant Bird, Fish, Wildlife Habitat by Summer 2023

Passed! Historic Wetlands Protections Included in New York State Budget
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Passed! Historic Wetlands Protections Included in New York State Budget

Critical reforms will protect more than 1 million acres of freshwater wetlands, and millions of migratory and nesting birds.

New York's 2022-23 State Budget Wins for Birds
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New York's 2022-23 State Budget Wins for Birds

Governor's budget proposal includes landmark funding to create jobs and protect freshwater wetlands

Audubon Applauds New Rules to Protect Irreplaceable Wetlands
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Audubon Applauds New Rules to Protect Irreplaceable Wetlands

New York Governor Hochul’s budget proposal would conserve more than 1 million acres of freshwater wetlands.

Key Takeaways from Governor Kathy Hochul's 2022 State of the State Address
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Key Takeaways from Governor Kathy Hochul's 2022 State of the State Address

Audubon is proud to see New York commit to taking urgent action on freshwater wetlands and to advancing more measures that will help birds and people.

Audubon Statement on "Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act" and Clean Water Infrastructure Funding
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Audubon Statement on "Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act" and Clean Water Infrastructure Funding