Some of his suggestions for local planning initiatives include: Preserve wetlands by passing local wetlands protection laws; maintain biodiversity in the Hudson Valley by protecting sensitive lands through land acquisition; refrain from
building in flood plains; require all new
building to be «green» and sustainable and, ideally, change local
building codes to require LEED certification; switch all public and government
buildings to
energy suppliers that provide wind and solar options as alternatives; implement smart growth communities by keeping construction in areas that are already developed thus preserving green
corridors; and support cap - and - trade laws to decrease CO2 levels.