NEW YORK - Fifteen thousand Brookhaven households received a mailer this week seeking their support for sustainability initiatives that the town government can pursue in the coming months to lay the groundwork for a more sustainable future.

Click above to download (.pdf) the plan.Advocating for the "Brookhaven Six-Month Action Plan," the mailer is sponsored by the New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund, a nonprofit organization that educates Long Islanders about environmental issues and helps them to become more effective environmental advocates in their communities.

Focusing on smart growth, energy conservation and climate action, the nine steps in the Brookhaven Action Plan are within the town's legal purview. Each step is achievable in the next several months and collectively, the plan will set the stage for greater sustainability progress over the long term.

"The Town of Brookhaven has long been known for its proactive approach to sustainability," said Marcia Bystryn, president of NYLCVEF. "By fully implementing this Action Plan in the coming months, town leaders can continue that tradition and make Brookhaven a leader in sustainable development."

To read NYLCVEF's Brookhaven Six-Month Action Plan or download a copy, visit www.nylcvef.org or call (212) 361-6350, ext. 205.

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The New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (NYLCVEF) engages and educates New Yorkers on environmental issues and the environmental decision-making processes at the local, regional, state and federal government levels. NYLCVEF fosters open, nonpartisan discussion on environmental policy and empowers New Yorkers to be effective advocates on behalf of the environment.