DEC Contact: Adanna Roberts (718) 482-4966 December 03, 2015
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2015White-tail Deer Education Forum in Staten Island |
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What: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will conduct a White-tail Deer Education Forum on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at the Jewish Community Center in Staten Island, from 7p.m. - 8:30 p.m. At this forum, Biologists and Education staff from the DEC will present important wildlife information about the White-tail deer to help residents of Staten Island gain a better understanding of the deer, their role in the environment and the conservation and safety issues associated with their growing populations. DEC staff, will also be joined by representatives from the New York State Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation (NYS Parks). Teachers, environmental organizations, civic leaders, health professionals, veterinarians, students, “Friends of” parks groups, elected officials, city agency representatives and the public are invited to attend this educational forum on White-tail deer. The press is also invited to attend. Topics to be covered include:
When: Tuesday, December 8, from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Where: The Jewish Community Center – 1466 Manor Road, Staten Island, NY. For directions to JCC, please visit: http://sijcc.org/
For more information on this event please contact: Adanna Roberts | adanna.roberts@dec.ny.gov | (718) 482-4966 DEC Press Office | pressoffice@dec.ny.gov | (518) 402-8000 |
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