Tell legislators in D.C. to make sure the final stimulus package not only jump-starts the economy, but also jump-starts green initiatives that combat global warming, invest in mass transit, and protect our air and water quality.

Here's how to green the stimulus: 

1. Respond to the climate crisis by supporting clean energy, energy efficiency and mass transit. New York is already making substantial investments in these areas, but imagine how much faster we could reach our goals to cut global warming pollution if stimulus dollars doubled, or even tripled, the state's investment.

2. Use federal dollars to fix existing infrastructure needs, not to build new infrastructure in undeveloped areas. Let's fix documented problems with New York's drinking water and sewer systems before running miles of new pipes.    

3. Use stimulus money to supplement, not replace, existing state funding. New York State is already doing a lot to encourage energy efficiency and clean energy; let's make sure federal dollars add to our efforts.

Don't let this opportunity go to waste. Billions of dollars are coming to New York State. We need your help to keep those dollars clean and green.