The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $3,059,400 Cooperative Agreement under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CFDA 66.046) program to the Hudson Valley Regional Council (HVRC). The funding will support the implementation of greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction programs, policies, projects, and measures identified in the New York State Priority Climate Action Plan. Key activities include the installation of biofilters and native plantings at closed landfills in the Mid-Hudson region, methane monitoring at the landfill sites, and an analysis of the resulting emissions reductions. The project also aims to facilitate the study of solar energy potential at the closed landfill sites and share knowledge with the public. The anticipated deliverables include the landfill biofilter and planting installations, methane data collection, and long-term site stewardship plans. The overall goal is to achieve significant cumulative GHG reductions by 2030 and beyond, particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities, through innovative and replicable policies and programs.
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