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Sen. Gillibrand, Reps. Israel & DeLauro Announce Introduction of Legislation to Protect and Preserve Long Island SoundToday, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Reps. Steve Israel (D – NY) and Rosa DeLauro (D – CT) announced the introduction of bipartisan

Words by jlynch
Published May 24, 2013

 

ED Erin Crotty (middle) and Policy Director Sean Mahar (left) with the Long Island Sound Congressional Caucus at  today's introduction of the Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act lead by Senator Gillibrand and Congressman Israel. Pictured: Representatives Bishop, Meng, Israel, Courtney, Delauro, Sen Gillibrand, Murphy, and Blumenthal.
Today, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Reps. Steve Israel (D – NY) and Rosa DeLauro (D – CT) announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation to protect Long Island Sound. The Long Island Sound Stewardship and Restoration Act will advance the protection and restoration of this key estuary.

 

Erin Crotty, Executive Director of Audubon New York the state program of the National Audubon Society, said, “We are thankful for the leadership of Senator Gillibrand and Congressman Israel in working with the bipartisan Long Island Sound Congressional Caucus to reauthorize and streamline the Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Acts. This important legislation demonstrates the federal government's commitment to conserving, protecting, and restoring Long Island Sound, a globally significant ecosystem which provides critical habitat for birds and is the backbone of Long Island's quality of life and economy.”

 

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