New York State and the Town of Irondequoit will be hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for the $2.6 million REDI resiliency project at Irondequoit Bay State Marine Park in Monroe County. The project will mitigate adverse flooding impacts to the park and maintain functionality during highwater periods.

WHAT:     Groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction of Irondequoit Bay State Marine Park

WHEN:     Today, Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

WHERE:    Irondequoit Bay State Marine Park
                  4993 Culver Road
                   Irondequoit, NY 14622

WHO:       US Representative Joseph Morelle
                 Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul
                 NYS Parks Commissioner Eric Kulleseid
                 NYSDOT Executive Deputy Commissioner Ron Epstein
                 Monroe County Executive Adam Bello
                 Irondequoit Town Supervisor David Seeley
                 Elected officials

NOTE: Due to the State of Emergency because of COVID-19, the event will follow the social distancing policy and the Governor’s Executive Order 202.17 to wear a face covering when out in public. Members of the media wishing to attend the groundbreaking ceremony in person are encouraged to contact Nance Arquiett by NOON on Wednesday, August 19 to confirm attendance. Please bring a business card to leave at event sign in.