Campaigns are how we protect our special coastal places, ensure our ocean is healthy and wild, keep pollution out of the water and make sure every beach is clean and accessible for all to enjoy. When we win a campaign, we call it a victory. Surfrider defines a victory as a decision by a governing body that protects the coastal and ocean environment, improves coastal access, or both.
By designating the Hudson Canyon a National Marine Sanctuary, NOAA would be advancing community-led conservation of nationally significant marine wildlife and their habitat, while also providing research and STEM education opportunities.
We want to expand on the current Bottle Bill with the aim to further reduce litter, increase recycling rates, and expand access to recycling infrastructure.
This bill establishes a climate change adaptation cost recovery program to be used for new or upgraded infrastructure investments needed to adapt to the effects of climate change in New York State.
