The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will join Erie County and Buffalo and Erie County Public Library officials to announce millions of dollars in grants for water quality projects in Western New York and statewide. The announcement is part of the State’s record investments to protect drinking water, update aging water infrastructure, construct green infrastructure, combat harmful algal blooms, and improve aquatic habitat.

WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m.

WHERE: Buffalo and Erie County Central Library, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo
“Ring of Knowledge” Washington Street entrance