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February 24, 2011
In This Issue:
Asking New York State for Pennies for Parks
Another Piece of a Local Wildlife Habitat Puzzle
Obama Seeks Full Funding for Open Space
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Asking New York State for Pennies for Parks
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In response to NYS budget cuts, the Alliance for New York State Parks renewed its call for a dedicated funding stream. An avoidable one-cent fee charged to consumers who use disposable grocery store plastic bags has public support.
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Another Piece of a Local Wildlife Habitat Puzzle
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For the second time in six months, OSI has purchased land in Orange County that helps protect a slender conservation corridor, while also buffering nearby natural preserves.
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Obama Seeks Full Funding for Open Space
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President Obama proposed full funding—$900 million—of the Land and Water Conservation Fund for only the third time in its 48-year history.
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