(Long Island, NY) Senator Ken LaValle’s statement concerning the Governor’s proposed increase in the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) budget to $300 Million for 2016:
“I am fortunate to represent one of the most beautiful regions of the State. Throughout my Senate career, I have made it a priority to preserve and protect our fragile environment.
As an architect of the Pine Barrens Preservation Act, the Carman’s River Watershed Protection Act, the Community Preservation Fund (CPF) and other legislative measures, I have worked to protect the East End’s environmental treasures. I am pleased to learn that the Governor’s budget proposal will include a substantial increase in the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF). The increase would be of great assistance in confronting the issues, which threaten our lands and natural resources that are so critically important for Long Island. As we move forward, we must also provide adequate funding to ensure the quality of drinking water in our region.
As the budget process begins, I look forward to developing the strategy to achieve our environmental goals through increased EPF funding.”
