New York State’s weeklong celebration of Earth Week continues Thursday, April 25, with an announcement in Buffalo by Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Chief of Staff Sean Mahar, and federal and state elected officials. In celebration of New York's commitment and accomplishments to protecting our environment, conserving open space, and increasing access to the state's vast and magnificent natural resources.

Photo opportunity: Following the announcement, there will be a photo op site visit (directly adjacent to event site) at the DL&W rail corridor connecting Buffalo’s downtown with its waterfront through three distinct and historic neighborhoods: Includes an optional short hike.

When: Thursday, April 25, at 1 p.m.

Who:  

• Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul
• DEC Chief of Staff Sean Mahar
• Land Trust Alliance New York Program Manager Meme Hanley
• Western New York Land Conservancy Executive Director Nancy Smith
• U.S. Congressman Brian Higgins
• State Senator Timothy M. Kennedy, 63rd District

Additional partners in attendance include: Other regional environmental and land trust organizations

Where:            Rail Corridor at the Erie County Red Jacket Riverfront Park, 20 Smith St, Buffalo, NY 14210

Alternate rain site: Western New York Land Conservancy satellite office, 169 Elk St, Buffalo, NY 14210