For Immediate Release: 
Contact: Heather Cameron | heather.cameron@efc.ny.gov | (518) 402-6924
March 13, 2026

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR MARCH 18

WHAT: New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation President & CEO Maureen A. Coleman will join Cayuga County officials to celebrate $16.5 million in State funding awarded to the Cayuga Lake Protection Project. This enhanced State grant will pay for up to 50% of project costs to minimize the financial burden on local ratepayers.

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY: President & CEO Coleman will be available to discuss the impact of EFC’s Water Infrastructure Improvement grant program and highlight Governor Hochul’s State of the State commitment to invest $3.75 billion in water infrastructure. 

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: State funding check presentation at the start of the Cayuga County Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors meeting.

WHEN: 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 18

WHERE: 
The Natural Resources Center, Hotaling Conference Room, 7413 County House Road, Auburn, New York 13021

PRESS RSVP REQUIRED: Credentialed press should RSVP to heather.cameron@efc.ny.gov

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