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State capital: Albany
Entered Union: July 26, 1788
Population: 19,227,088 (2004 estimate)
Area 47,214 sq mi. (122,284 sq km)
Governor: George E. Pataki (Republican)
U.S. Representatives: 29
State nickname: Empire Statee

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  • 11 pages found in Science and Environment:

    Concerned Citizens of Cattaraugus County, Inc.
    An environmental and health watchdog organization in rural western New York. Website includes news and information on landfills, incinerators, and waste-related issues statewide.
    http://www.homestead.com/concernedcitizens/index.html

    Cornell Forestry Extension
    Offers educational and research support for private, non-industrial forest areas. Page includes events calendar, list of publications, press releases, specialists, program information, and virtual tours.
    http://www.dnr.cornell.edu/ext/forestconnect/

    Earth Day New York
    An educational, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes environmental awareness and solutions through programs and events.
    http://www.earthdayny.org/

    Environmental Advocates
    Watchdog group on environmental issues affecting New York. Safeguarding public health and preserving natural heritage through advocacy, coalition building, citizen education and policy development.
    http://www.eany.org

    The Hudson River PCB Controversy
    High school students from Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley tackled issues surrounding proposals to dredge the Hudson River to remove PCBs (poly-chlorinated biphenyls) from the ecosysytem.
    http://www.academic.marist.edu/schol01/

    Living in New York
    Reports, news items, photos, quotes and opinions on the industrial wind turbine phenomenon in New York State.
    http://www.livinginnewyork.org

    New York Geology Resource Forum
    Guide to internet information and other resources on state geology.
    http://newyork.geology-forum.com/

    New York Rural Water Association
    Not-for-profit organization assisting the formation and operation of rural water and wastewater systems. Includes technical bulletins, archived issues of Aquafacts magazine, membership benefits, and other news and information.
    http://www.nyruralwater.org/

    The New York State Biodiversity Clearinghouse
    Information about the state's plants and animals and their ecological habitats, with links to related resources.
    http://www.nybiodiversity.org/

    New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
    Features agency that protects New York State's environment and managing natural resources.
    http://www.dec.ny.gov/

    New York State Environment
    Official state page with links for policies, parks and tourist information.
    http://www.nysegov.com/citGuide.cfm?superCat=396



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