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For Immediate Release
April 6, 2005
Contact:
Molly Shubert,
845 473-4440 ext. 250; mshubert@scenichudson.org

Volunteers Needed to Visit State Legislature April 19

Earth Day Lobby Day engages state leaders, environmental advocates

(HUDSON VALLEY) - Those who value a clean, healthy environment and vibrant communities are urged to join Earth Day Lobby Day at the state legislature in Albany on Tuesday, April 19. The event provides a unique opportunity for residents to speak directly to elected officials about vital issues including:

  • clean water
  • healthy air
  • preservation of natural areas for public benefit
  • sprawl
  • litter
  • global warming.

Register Today and Receive More Information
To register for Earth Day Lobby Day, contact Environmental Advocates of New York at 518 462 5526, ext. 221, or at http://www.eany.org/takeaction/earthday_register.html. Registration costs $5 (free for students).

Bus Service Available - Act Now
Scenic Hudson and Clearwater have joined a coalition of more than 40 organizations convened by Environmental Advocates of New York to organize Earth Day Lobby Day, provide transportation and background on key legislative initiatives. It has never been easier for residents to take part. Chartered bus pickups will happen in Poughkeepsie, Hyde Park, New Paltz, Kingston, and Catskill. Suggested donation is $10. You may sponsor another rider. To reserve your space contact Molly Shubert at 845 473 4440, ext. 250, or via e-mail mshubert@scenichudson.org.

Joint release from Scenic Hudson, Clearwater, Inc. and Environmental Advocates of New York.

Scenic Hudson works to protect and restore the Hudson River and its majestic landscape as an irreplaceable national treasure and a vital resource for residents and visitors. A crusader for the valley since 1963, we are credited with saving fabled Storm King Mountain from a destructive industrial project and launching the modern grass-roots environmental movement. Today with more than 10,000 ardent supporters, we are the largest environmental group focused on the Hudson River Valley. Our team of experts combines land acquisition, support for agriculture, citizen-based advocacy and sophisticated planning tools to create environmentally healthy communities, champion smart economic growth, open up riverfronts to the public and preserve the valley's inspiring beauty and natural resources. www.scenichudson.org
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