Nature Conservancy NY

Welcome to The Nature Conservancy in New York’s Twitter stream! We're conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends.

[Nature Conservancy NY @nature_ny]

We’re thrilled to announce a historic conservation agreement! Together w/ @NYSDEC we’re protecting 14,600+ acres in the Adirondacks, providing new public access along the Raquette River and establishing a freshwater research preserve at Follensby Pond. 🧵

[Nature Conservancy NY @nature_ny]

Thank you, @NYCMayor & DEP Commissioner @NYCWater Lisa Garcia, for recognizing the importance of protecting New Yorkers from increasing climate threats. Investing in the Bureau of Coastal Resilience & a new workforce to address these challenges means a more prepared & safer #NYC.

[Nature Conservancy NY @nature_ny]

Thank you, Senator Harckham, for fighting for a safer future for our children and grandchildren. A cap and invest program would prevent 1,000 deaths every year. We need New York to continue to lead.

Speak up now: https://t.co/0a4Y2dmNR6

[Senator Pete Harckham @SenatorHarckham]

We cannot accept a complete rollback of our climate laws. Tweaks to the policies are one thing, but abandoning these policies altogether would be a mistake.

The lungs and wallets of NYers are counting on a clean energy transition.

[Nature Conservancy NY @nature_ny]

Investing in nature is investing in a secure future. Thank you, @GovKathyHochul, for proposing a second year of record funding for the Environmental Protection Fund.

[Nature Conservancy NY @nature_ny]

Huge news! Governor Hochul will propose a $3.75B investment in clean water over 5 years—protecting drinking water, reducing pollution, creating jobs, and boosting NY’s economy. 💧 Every dollar invested is a step toward a healthier future.

[Forest for All NYC @ForestforAllNYC]

Forest for All NYC congratulates Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani and the new & returning voices joining @NYCCouncil!

Your leadership will be key to growing tree canopy cover to at least 30% of the city, which will clean the air, cool the city, and improve public health.

[Nature Conservancy NY @nature_ny]

Urban forests need more than trees—they need diverse trees. 🌳🌲 

Janice Chen’s @washingtonpost piece shows why biodiversity is key to climate resilience. It’s exactly we’re pushing for 30% canopy cover & a comprehensive NYC Urban Forest Plan. 

Read: https://t.co/7QjMruYwYh

[Nature Conservancy NY @nature_ny]

Thanks to the leadership of @SenatorHarckham and Assemblymember Rebecca Kassay, the Septic System Replacement Fund has passed the State Senate and Assembly—that means upgrading outdated septic systems, reducing nitrogen pollution and protecting the water we all depend on.

[Nature Conservancy NY @nature_ny]

The NYC urban forest cools the city and cleans the air. Last week, The Nature Conservancy testified with fellow @ForestforAllNYC members at the @NYCCouncil Committee on Parks & Recreation to support full funding for the NYC urban forest.

[Nature Conservancy NY @nature_ny]

Environmental funding protects what we all need - clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, and safe places to enjoy the great outdoors.

We urge @GovKathyHochul @NYSenate @NYSA_Majority to include a $500 million #NYEnviroFund in final #NYBudget. #CleanWaterAndJobs

[Nature Conservancy NY @nature_ny]

Thank you @GovKathyHochul for defending environmental protections that create jobs, clean our air and water, increase outdoor recreation opportunities, lower costs for consumers and reduce risks communities face from natural disasters.

They are fundamental to our way of life.

[Nature Conservancy NY @nature_ny]

The stakes for our planet have never been higher—and neither has our ambition to find a way toward a future where people and nature thrive. Because when we give nature a chance, it comes back 💪 What about nature do you ❤️? Full video: https://t.co/z8DAhwmCxJ

[Save NYS Wetlands @savenywetlands]

"When it comes to protecting the state’s wetlands, the DEC should do all it can to ensure that those areas are protected for decades to come." @blairhorner https://t.co/SefMyDU9lP

[Nature Conservancy NY @nature_ny]

New York’s new wetland law will protect 1 million acres of critically important wetlands that currently have no federal or state protections.

Learn why wetlands are essential to New Yorkers & how the State is protecting them via @blairhorner @WAMCNews.

https://t.co/one8WkJwdn

[Nature Conservancy NY @nature_ny]

"Congestion pricing would bring numerous benefits to all of New York including cleaner air, improved public health, a stronger economy, and better public transit for millions of people. We urge @GovKathyHochul to implement congestion pricing immediately" said @ulfelder (2/2)

[Nature Conservancy NY @nature_ny]

Our Executive Director @ulfelder issued the following statement:

“The Nature Conservancy strongly supports congestion pricing in New York City; it is a critical policy to meet the State’s climate goals and reduce pollution from slow-moving cars, buses, and trucks. (1/2)

[Nature Conservancy NY @nature_ny]

Long Island’s waters have shaped its history. The Great South Bay has faced major challenges from poor water quality. After years of research and advocacy, Suffolk County achieved a landmark victory. Discover the progress and partnerships behind Prop 2. https://t.co/uDLEHp28yb

[Nature Conservancy NY @nature_ny]

@citizensenviro Wohoo!! We have created a timeline about the decades of collaborative work it took to get to this historic moment, check it out! https://t.co/um8UVqJkdQ

[Nature Conservancy NY @nature_ny]

🌊 Victory for Clean Water on Long Island! 🌊 Thanks to partners, public officials and voters, Prop 2 is approved! Over the next 30 years, it will generate $6 billion in for clean water and conservation. Learn more https://t.co/BBvbE32otY

[Nature Conservancy NY @nature_ny]

Top of our reading list this week is @NYCEJAlliance's 2024 NYC Climate Justice Agenda.

How are we going to build a clean energy future? Their new report  provides a roadmap for taking climate action & creating healthy communities.

Check it out https://t.co/jLAGOzF5Gj

[Nature Conservancy NY @nature_ny]

Don’t miss @nature_org’s line-up of
#ClimateWeekNYC sessions this
Wednesday at The Nest Climate Campus.
Register here: https://t.co/UoN2xxvW9U
what-we-do/our-priorities/tackle-climatechange/
climate-change-stories/nycclimate-
week/