Long Island's impressive natural heritage and patterns of economic development present challenges that place this unique region at the forefront of the nation's discussion on sustainability.

Click above to download our Blueprint for a Greener Long Island.Long Island is known for its strong citizen commitment to its natural resources - from land preservation to drinking water protection.  Yet the region's future continues to be threatened by unchecked development and sprawl, lack of affordable housing, and a persistent car-dependent culture.

NYLCVEF's 2011 Long Island Policy Agenda outlines policy steps to address these problems and provide a foundation for Long Island's communities to serve as national models of sustainability.  Our agenda takes a broad view of sustainability: incorporating economic growth with urban planning and mass transit, conservation and clean energy. 

What's more is that the agenda objectives can be initiated with minimal financial investment, and will lead to overall taxpayer savings and generate revenue across the region.

Take a look at Long Island's to-do list in the following areas:

• Smart Growth
• Infrastructure Investment

• Community Preservation & Natural Resource Protection
• Energy Efficiency & Renewables