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Asthma Coalition of the Capital Region
http://www.capitalregionasthma.org/
-This group works with various health groups in the capital region to address the issue of asthma in the Capital Region.
- NYS has these coalitions all over the state, which share some funding, but operate freely from one another
Bill Mehner
10/17
Ezra Prentice Tenants Association
http://www.albanyhousing.org/housing-locations/ezra-prentice-homes
-This group of people represent the people who live at the Ezra Prentice Apartments in Albany's South End.
- They have recently received some media attention, due to the oil trains at the Port of Albany and the potential lawsuit.
Bill Mehner
10/17
Mayor's Office of Energy & Sustainability
http://www.albanysustainability.org/climate-change-albany
- The goal of this office is to coordinate efforts between city departments, striving for sustainability and environmental protection.
-They were a key contributor to the Albany 2030 Plan which looks at sustainable initiatives for the city.
Bill Mehner
10/17
Healthy Capital District Initiative
http://www.hcdiny.org/index.php
-Created in 1997, their goal is improve access to quality/affordable health care in the Capital District.
-They help write the Community Health Needs Assessment for the Capital District.
Bill Mehner
10/17
Scenic Hudson
http://www.scenichudson.org/
-Since 1963, they have aimed to preserve the beauty of the Hudson, by advocating for stricter environmental regulations.
-They have been very involved in the PCB clean-up of the Hudson, as well as the Oil Trains situation.
Bill Mehner
10/17