DEC Contact: Denis Slattery (518) 402-8000
PressOffice@dec.ny.gov

May 31, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR MONDAY, JUNE 3

DEC to Announce Significant Land Acquisition in Tompkins County

What: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar will join the Finger Lakes Land Trust, State and local elected officials, and other partners to announce an important land acquisition in Tompkins County. The event will highlight Governor Kathy Hochul’s commitment to conserving New York’s natural resources and protecting Cayuga Lake’s water quality.

When: Monday, June 3, 1 p.m.

Where: Nut Ridge Rd, Lansing, NY 14882

GPS:https://www.google.com/maps/place/42%C2%B037'10.6%22N+76%C2%B038'30.8%22W/@42.6196006,-76.641901,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d42.6196006!4d-76.641901?entry=ttu

Photo opportunity: Following the announcement and ribbon cutting, there will photo opportunity as attendees are invited to hike approximately 0.25 miles for a shoreline view of Cayuga Lake.

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