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The short explanation of this alert was:
WE'RE ALMOST THERE—with the help of the State Legislature, New York can make a $200 Million investment in a healthy environment.

Thanks to the past support of Gov. George Pataki and the Legislature, investments in New York's environment have helped make the Hudson Valley a healthier, more beautiful place to live.

In recent years, however, spending has remained flat despite significant increased need for environmental protection. Right now, with your help, we can start to reverse this trend. Please urge your state legislators to finalize the $200 million Environmental Protection Fund (EPF).

Earlier this year the Governor, Senate and Assembly all agreed that an expanded $200 million EPF should be enacted as part of the budget. HOWEVER, this agreement has not been finalized due to wholly unrelated disagreements between the parties.

Finalizing the EPF will not affect the state's fiscal condition or other issues, because the EPF is financed by the state's dedicated real estate transfer tax—the money is there and is dedicated for use by the EPF.

So despite all parties agreeing to support New York's dedicated environmental trust fund, and as a result of issues unrelated to the environment, a three-way EPF resolution has so far been impossible and the release of funds needed and available for clean water, clean air, public health and the environment is blocked.

Please contact your state Senator and Assembly member using the link below and urge them to forcefully advocate with the legislative leadership for $200 million in funding for the EPF. Feel free to use and adapt the letter to make it more personal.

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