As part of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s review of clean water infrastructure needs on Long Island, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery Director Jamie Rubin and EPA Region 2 Administrator Judith Enck are hosting a meeting on May 28. The goals of Governor Cuomo’s review are to increase resiliency against future storms, improve water quality and provide additional protections for Long Island’s groundwater resources.

At the third meeting on Long Island leading experts will discuss issues related to wastewater, septic systems and possible future solutions.

The public will have the opportunity to make verbal comments during the second portion of the meeting.  The public can submit written comments at the meeting or by emailing liwaterquality@gw.dec.state.ny.us.

Based on what is learned and discussed at the first three meetings, a final meeting in June will feature recommendations to Governor Cuomo on how to address wastewater and septic problems to make Long Island more resilient.

WHAT: The third public meeting to involve stakeholders in the development of a plan to improve the management of wastewater in Nassau and Suffolk counties. 

WHO:          
Commissioner Joe Martens, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone
Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery Director Jamie Rubin
EPA Region 2 Administrator Judith Enck
State and local officials, environmental and business leaders and researchers

WHEN:
First Presentation Session: Wednesday, May 28, Noon to 3 p.m.
Second Public Comment Session: Wednesday, May 28, 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m

WHERE:
Health Sports Education Center Auditorium
Suffolk County Community College
Wicks Road Entrance
Brentwood, NY 11717