Trust for Public Land’s Statement on New York Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address and Commitment to Parks and the Outdoors

Trust for Public Land released the following statement from Tamar Renaud, Associate Vice President, New York State Director: 

“Trust for Public Land applauds Governor Hochul for proposing initiatives that will better connect New Yorkers to the outdoors, enhance public health, and protect the natural resources we all rely on. We are particularly pleased with the proposal for a future land acquisition grant program, funded through the voter-approved 2022 Environmental Bond Act, to support conservation and park efforts across New York. We thank Governor Hochul for her leadership and look forward to working with the Governor, Legislature, state agencies, and partners to expand outdoor access and provide all communities with a healthier future.” 

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About Trust for Public Land 

Trust for Public Land (TPL) is a national nonprofit that works to connect everyone to the benefits and joys of the outdoors. As a leader in equitable access to the outdoors, TPL works with communities to create parks and protect public land where they are needed most. Since 1972, TPL has protected more than 4 million acres of public land, created more than 5,420 parks, trails, schoolyards, and iconic outdoor places, and raised $110 billion in public funding for parks and public lands, and connected nearly 9.7 million people to the outdoors. To learn more, visit tpl.org.