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Leon G. Billings, Author of Clean Air Act, Dies at 78

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We are saddened to hear the news of Leon G. Billings’ passing. Billings was a staunch environmental advocate and a leader in passing environmental laws and regulations.

He was the principal author of the 1970 Clean Air Act, and as the first director of the Senate environment subcommittee, headed the 1972 Clean Water Act and 1977 amendments for antipollution laws.

Today we enjoy a more pristine world because of Billings, and those, who like him, have committed themselves to preserving the environment. Let us honor his memory by striving to further his life’s work of making a cleaner earth and more sustainable future.

It has always been our goal at Ashokan to do our part in safeguarding the environment. Today we remember the legacy left by Leon G. Billings, and hope his memory will inspire others to do the same.

 

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I’m Hershel

As President of Ashokan Water Services, Hershel has spent the last twenty years coordinating water conservation efforts for over 8,500 New York properties. In response to the North East droughts in the 1980’s, he formed Ashokan with a team of plumbers and engineers. Today Ashokan is a full-service water management company specializing in utility auditing, meter installation, meter reading, water conservation, backflow installation, and testing. Hershel focuses on managing Ashokan’s strategic planning and innovation process.

Hershel currently resides with his family in Brooklyn, New York, is an avid kayaker, and is an active blogger on water issues. He serves on The NYC Sustainability Advisory Board, the Mayor’s Green Codes Task Force, and many more. His personal goal is to minimize the effects of CSO and stormwater runoff within the Hudson River Estuary in order to create a positive impact on New York City’s environment.

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