The Long Island Regional Planning Council has been honored as a “Champion for Clean Water” by the New York League of Conservation Voters. The League’s “Environmental Leader Award” was recently given to the Council in recognition of its outstanding work on the New York State-funded Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan (LINAP), which is viewed as… …Continue Reading
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Fios TV program features Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan
Deputy Executive Director, Elizabeth Cole appears on “A Minute Smarter,” the collaborative series produced by Emmy award winning producer, Waldo Cabrera of My L.I. TV to educate the public on the Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan. Related Content Watch the Video
LIRPC meeting with State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli
At LIRPC meeting covered by Newsday, State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli urged governments and schools districts to be conservative in drafting their budgets as a hedge against uncertain future economic conditions. Full Article: State comptroller urges LI governments to be fiscally conservative By David Olson State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli Tuesday urged Long Island governments and… …Continue Reading
LIRPC member Theresa Sanders outlines economic impact of racial equity in Newsday
Presentation at Council meeting focused on data showing that “equity is a growth marker” for communities and that racial barriers on Long Island have been responsible for a significant loss of economic activity. View the clip
Newsday reports on Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan spearheaded by LIRPC and NYS DEC
LINAP study will develop a plan to reduce excess nitrogen in Long Island’s surface and groundwaters. View the clip
Council’s input on LIPA plan for renewable energy
LIRPC Chairman John Cameron presents views at Long Island Power Authority hearing on proposal that favors investing in renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, over repowering the region’s existing fossil fuel energy plants. View the clip
