GOVERNOR PATERSON DENIES BROADWATER PROPOSAL
After three and a half years of persistently expressing legitimate concerns,
Long Island¹s voice was acknowledged! On Thursday, April 10th, Governor
David A. Paterson formally announced that Broadwater was found to be
inconsistent with the Long Island Sound Coastal Management Program (LISCMP)
and thus should NOT be permitted in Long Island Sound.
Under the direction of the Secretary of State, the Department of State
administers consistency decisions pursuant to the federal Coastal Zone
Management Act of 1972. New York Secretary of State Lorraine A.
Cortes-Vazquez determined that Broadwater¹s proposal is inconsistent with 6
out of the 13 policies of the Long Island Sound Coastal Management Program.
She stated, ³The thorough analysis in today¹s ruling makes clear the
importance of protecting the character of Long Island Sound, as it points
the way to sensible alternatives for meeting New York¹s long term energy needs.²
Also expressed at yesterday¹s press conference, Governor Paterson unveiled
an Executive Order calling for a State Energy Planning Board that will
create a comprehensive, appropriate energy strategy that aims to reduce
consumption and foster the wider use of alternative, sustainable energy sources such as solar technology.
THANK YOU to everyone who participated and played an active role in lobbying
our elected officials while standing united to protect our Sound, way of
life and our safety! Every little bit helps and together we made a
difference.
GOVERNOR PATERSON DENIES BROADWATER PROPOSAL
After three and a half years of persistently expressing legitimate concerns,
Long Island¹s voice was acknowledged! On Thursday, April 10th, Governor
David A. Paterson formally announced that Broadwater was found to be
inconsistent with the Long Island Sound Coastal Management Program (LISCMP)
and thus should NOT be permitted in Long Island Sound.
Under the direction of the Secretary of State, the Department of State
administers consistency decisions pursuant to the federal Coastal Zone
Management Act of 1972. New York Secretary of State Lorraine A.
Cortes-Vazquez determined that Broadwater¹s proposal is inconsistent with 6
out of the 13 policies of the Long Island Sound Coastal Management Program.
She stated, ³The thorough analysis in today¹s ruling makes clear the
importance of protecting the character of Long Island Sound, as it points
the way to sensible alternatives for meeting New York¹s long term energy needs.²
Also expressed at yesterday¹s press conference, Governor Paterson unveiled
an Executive Order calling for a State Energy Planning Board that will
create a comprehensive, appropriate energy strategy that aims to reduce
consumption and foster the wider use of alternative, sustainable energy sources such as solar technology.
THANK YOU to everyone who participated and played an active role in lobbying
our elected officials while standing united to protect our Sound, way of
life and our safety! Every little bit helps and together we made a
difference.
