FCWC

2013-2014 We take an advocacy role in educating the citizens of Westchester County on the importance of protecting our water from all threats to it and anything else that degrades the quality of water bodies.

2013-2014 We act as an advocate and educator for the protection and improvement of the water quality of Long Island Sound and its coves and embayments.

2012 We have written against defunding Nature Centers in Westchester County's 2012 proposed Budget - After this position statement was written, funding has been restored and all 6 of Westchester County's Nature Centers.

2012 We support strict regulation of efforts to drill for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale and a ban on hydro fracture natural gas extraction in or near the New York City watershed.

2011 We support the Bus Rapid Transit-NOW Campaign targets commuter mobility on the I-287 corridor by promoting a bus rapid transit system that extends and expands current routes and rolling stock from Rockland Transit.

2011 We have always believed that when replaced or revitalized, the Tappan Zee Bridge should accommodate mass transit as well as cars and trucks. Making it an effective long term solution for the entire region. (Image from LoHud.com)

2010 We support environmentally sustainable biofuels can be produced locally, and are potential alternatives to the fossil-fuel-based transportation and heating fuels for New Yorkers.

2001 We helped defeat massive development plans for Davids Island in Long Island Sound (FCWC supports a county park on the island).