DEC Contact: Lori Severino (518) 402-8000
PressOffice@dec.ny.gov

September 19, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR FRIDAY, SEPT. 20

DEC JOINS COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ANNOUNCE NEW FUNDING FOR URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar will join City of Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and local, State, and federal representatives for an announcement about new State funding for community forest resiliency in disadvantaged communities.

 

When: Friday, Sept. 20, at 10:15 a.m.

 

Where: Behind Giffen Memorial Elementary School, 274 South Pearl St. – Press Event: *Green Street side, City of Albany, 12202     

 

Photo op: Ceremonial tree planting to take place following the program announcement.

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