In 2025, New York State approved a record-breaking $1.2 billion environmental investment to protect clean water, parks, wildlife, and public health. This bold action follows statewide advocacy from the New Yorkers for Clean Water and Jobs coalition.
What the $1.2 Billion Investment Includes
- $425 million to protect land, care for parks and forests, plant more trees, and support projects that keep our environment healthy.
- $500 million to make sure our water stays clean and safe. This includes fixing pipes, improving sewers, and reducing pollution from our drinking water.
- $90 million to help the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) care for natural areas and wildlife.
- $200 million to make New York’s parks better and more welcoming for everyone.
Why This Matters for New Yorkers
This is the largest funding ever given to protect New York’s environment. It will help ensure everyone can enjoy clean water, beautiful outdoor spaces, and healthier communities.
Who Made It Possible
Outdoor Promise worked with many other New Yorkers for Clean Water and Jobs coalition groups to help make this happen. We thank everyone who raised their voice, from local families to state leaders. Your voices made a difference.
We will keep working to ensure this funding creates real change that helps both people and nature.
Thank you to everyone who made this possible. Together, we are building a cleaner, safer, and healthier New York.
Learn More and Take Action
Want to see how these funds will impact your community? Download the full budget summary from New Yorkers for Clean Water and Jobs: New Yorkers for Clean Water and Jobs coalition
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