DEC Contact: Dana Ferine (845) 325-8143
Dana.Ferine@dec.ny.gov

July 08, 2025

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 9

DEC ANNOUNCES TWO ENVIRONMENTAL AND RECREATIONAL MILESTONES IN THE CATSKILL FOREST PRESERVE

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will join partners to announce a major land acquisition to the Catskill Forest Preserve and completion of accessibility and safety upgrades at the Peekamoose Blue Hole. 

WHO: DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton, Open Space Institute, Catskill Center 

WHEN: Wednesday, July 9, at 11 a.m. 

WHERE: New parking area on Peekamoose Road, Town of Denning 41°55'01.1"N 74°26'15.5"W 

Event will be held rain or shine. Please dress for the weather.

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