On October 5, I attended Congressman Anthony D. Weiner's Press Conference in Broad Channel...I appreciate Weiner's commitment to environmental matters...He has a 100% rating from the League of Conservation Voters (LCV)...
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(Congressman Anthony D. Weiner and Don Riepe)
Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-Brooklyn & Queens) was joined by Jamaica Bay experts and environmentalists to outline a four point plan to stem the tide against the vanishing marsh lands in Jamaica Bay. An alarming new study showed that all the marsh could disappear by 2012 – 12 years sooner than previously projected. Jamaica Bay is home to over 80 species of fish and over 330 species of birds, making it one of the most important wildlife sanctuaries in the country. The disappearance of the marsh could cause an ecosystem collapse.
The Plan calls for a comprehensive effort to reduce nitrogen levels, increase sewage storage capacity, double funding for restoration projects and create an emergency task force...
Other speakers included local activists Don Mundy, Jr. and Don Riepe...
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