NEW YORK STATE CLEAN WATER FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT

WHAT: New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation President & CEO Maureen A. Coleman will make a clean water funding announcement building on the success of the State’s Clean Vessel Assistance Program.

WHEN: 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4

WHERE: Tanner Park Marina, 400 Baylawn Ave, Copiague, NY 11726

WHO: New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation President & CEO Maureen A. Coleman, State Senator Monica Martinez, Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Citizens Campaign for the Environment Executive Director Adrienne Esposito

WHY THIS MATTERS

• Strengthening waterfront communities: Supports marinas, municipalities, and eligible organizations in improving facilities that promote responsible boating and cleaner waterways.
• Improving water quality: Helps protect New York's bays, harbors, lakes, and coastal waters by supporting the waterfront infrastructure that reduces pollution.
• Continued investment: New York has invested $14 million to projects statewide since the program’s inception, supporting one of the nation's most extensive recreational boating pumpout networks.