DEC Contact: Denis Slattery April 23, 2024
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24DEC JOINS COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ANNOUNCE NEW CATSKILLS ‘SMART GROWTH’ GRANTS |
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar will join Catskills Visitor Center Executive Director Jeff Senterman, representatives with the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, local officials, and other community partners for an Earth Week announcement of new State funding for the Catskills and Adirondacks. The funded projects will support two regions renowned for connecting visitors to nature by improving and expanding recreation opportunities; addressing hamlet infrastructure, energy, and affordable housing needs; providing visitor center, theater, and museum enhancements; improving accessibility and safety issues; and supporting comprehensive planning efforts.
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