Genesee Land Trust is a member of the New Yorkers for Clean Water & Jobs - a broad coalition formed to demonstrate the vast support for New York environmental funding and programs that protect clean water and air, create jobs, and address the climate crisis.
On November 8th, New York voters will have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to protect clean water, update infrastructure, build parks, and improve quality of life in every county of the state. All without increasing taxes.
Genesee Land Trust encourages you to turn the ballot over and vote YES on Prop 1 - the NY Environmental Bond Act. If the $4.2 Billion Bond Act passes, we will actively pursue these additional funds to support our mission and programs.
Vote Yes: Prop 1 for Clean Water & Jobs
THE BOND ACT WILL:
PROTECT CLEAN DRINKING WATER
New York’s rivers and lakes supply drinking water to millions of New Yorkers every day. The Bond Act will invest at least $650 million to protect clean drinking water by replacing lead pipes, expanding sewers, updating water treatment plants, and preventing pollution and runoff.
PRESERVE FARMS AND FORESTS
From Ellis Island to the Adirondack Mountains, New York is defined by its unique, natural scenery. Parks, forests, and farms provide mental and physical health benefits. The Bond Act will invest at least $650 million to conserve open space, protect family farms, and expand access to parks, campgrounds, and nature centers.
ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
Every New Yorker deserves clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, and access to nature. But not everyone does. The Bond Act will help advance environmental justice by directing at least 35-40 percent of total funding to disadvantaged communities, those most harmed by pollution.
STRENGTHEN NEW YORK’S ECONOMY
Replacing lead pipes, updating sewers, fixing roads, and retrofitting buildings – all create jobs. The Bond Act will help revitalize local cities, towns, and villages by supporting nearly 100,000 good, local, family-sustaining jobs.
UPDATE COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
The Bond Act will invest at least $1.1 billion to update aging or failing infrastructure and conserve wildlife habitats. Funds will help update roads, bridges, and stormwater systems and repair wetlands, forests, and shorelines, improving quality of life and saving taxpayers’ money.
How YOU Can Help:
Visit voteyescleanwaterandjobs.com and take the pledge to vote yes!
Vote YES on the NY Bond Act (early voting starts Oct. 29).
Post support for the NY Bond Act on your social media accounts.
Talk about it with people you know - and maybe even folks you don’t!
Print this sign and put it in your car/house window.
Sample Social Media Post to Share:
I’m going to VOTE YES on Prop 1 #NYBondAct to
☑️ Protect clean drinking water
✅ Conserve farms and wildlife habitats
☑️ Clean the air we breathe
✅ Reduce pollution that causes climate change
ALL WITHOUT RAISING TAXES
https://voteyescleanwaterandjobs.com/take-action