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Environmental groups seek 30 x 30 conservation bill PUBLISHED 5:32 AM ET May. 27, 2021 PUBLISHED 5:32 AM EDT May. 27, 2021
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Environmental organizations in New York are calling for the passage of a bill that would set aside 30% of New York s land and inland water for conservation by 2030 a law that would be the first in the nation for any state.
Known as 30 x 30, the bill s goal could lead to the creation of a new parks and preserves, as well as access to nature. There are differing bills in the state Senate and Assembly for the goal, which would have to be reconciled before the measure can be fully approved.
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