Our top priorities for Long Island include: Sustainable Development: Municipalities can combat climate change by creating livable, sustainable communities. We will advance modernized zoning to encourage mixed land use, compact development, downtown revitalization, open space protection, and historic preservation.

Dec 21, 2020 · We’re excited to release our policy priorities for Long Island – our 2021-2022 Long Island Policy Agenda. We will focus our advocacy and programming on combating climate change and protecting people and natural resources.

We fight climate change, conserve land and water, and protect public health in New York State through political action. The New York League of Conservation Voters is seeking one or two dedicated and passionate Organizers to join our team on Long Island.

Apr 3, 2024 · The New York League of Conservation Voters is out with a new slate of endorsements for the upcoming state and federal elections. The environmental advocacy group gave its support to 85 incumbent candidates for the Senate, House of Representatives, state Senate and Assembly.

WASHINGTON D.C. (January 11, 2024) – Former Congressman Tom Suozzi (D) today won the endorsements of three major national environmental groups and NYLCV in the special election to represent New York’s 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House.

Oct 11, 2019 · We empower New Yorkers to make environmental change by engaging them in the civic process. That includes registering voters, helping residents make their voices heard on environmental issues, and connecting New Yorkers with candidates, elected officials and policy makers. Learn More

Mar 8, 2023 · Take steps to protect Long Island’s sole-source aquifer by enacting policies to reduce reliance on septic systems; encourage the continued implementation of the Long Island Sound, Peconic,...

NYLCVEF holds policy forums, candidate forums, and fundraising events across the state and throughout the year. Our nonpartisan candidate forums, which take place in the weeks leading up to an election, bring candidates to their community so voters can learn more about their environmental policies.

Aug 12, 2020 · Improving Long Island’s Water Quality at Home. Nitrogen pollution is the biggest water quality issue on Long Island for both surface and groundwater. Nitrogen comes from wastewater, fertilizer, and stormwater runoff.

In this New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) Long Island Policy Agenda, in conjunction with the 2023 NYLCV State Policy Agenda, we tackle the environmental issues head on. That means reducing our energy demand by promoting efficiency, prioritizing electrification, supporting the construction and