Mission
(EANY) WAS FOUNDED IN 1969 TO PROTECT OUR AIR, LAND, WATER AND WILDLIFE AND THE HEALTH OF ALL NEW YORKERS. EANY ENGAGES THE PUBLIC, THE MEDIA, AND POLICYMAKERS TO STRENGTHEN NEW YORK'S ROLE IN ADDRESSING THOSE ISSUES. EANY MONITORS THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAWS AFFECTING NEW YORK'S ENVIRONMENT AND WORKS TO ENSURE THAT POLICIES PROTECT OUR NATURAL RESOURCES AND SAFEGUARD PUBLIC HEALTH. EANY IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. AN AFFILIATED CORPORATION, ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES ACTION, INC., IS A NONPARTISAN ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION FOUNDED UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4) AND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX.