What: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) 13-member Climate Justice Working Group (CJWG), established under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. The CJWG is tasked with establishing criteria for identifying disadvantaged communities for the purposes of co-pollutant reductions, greenhouse gas emissions reductions, regulatory impact statements, and the allocation of investments pursuant to the CLCPA.

This virtual meeting will not involve voting or deliberations by the CJWG and will include a presentation on Tools for Mapping Extreme Heat Risk and Mitigation in New York State Disadvantaged Communities. Pursuant to legislation enacted in Sept. 2022, DEC will fund the State University of New York College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry to provide maps of heat islands in New York State, including urban disadvantaged communities, and tools to assist in planning and evaluating measures to mitigate urban heat island effects. Members of the public are welcome to listen to the meeting via webcast. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and can be done by clicking the WebEx link below.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m. ET

Where: Virtual - WebEx meeting and registration link 

Webinar password: welcome10.4.23 (93526631 from phones)

Audio: Dial 1-518-549-0500; Access code: 161 531 0875

Additional Information: This meeting will also be recorded and posted on the Climate Act website within three days, or as soon as practicable.