DEC Contact: Andrea C. Pedrick Andrea.Pedrick@dec.ny.gov
Avon Headquarters (585) 226-5363

April 20, 2026

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 21

DEC to Celebrate Earth Week and Announce Major Investments in Environmental Justice Communities

WHAT: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will celebrate Earth Week and join local leaders and community groups in announcing major investments supporting innovative and effective projects to address environmental concerns in communities facing environmental justice challenges.

  

WHEN: Tuesday, April 21, 1:30 p.m.

  

WHERE: Rochester Refugee Resettlement Services, 393 Lexington Avenue, Rochester, 14613 

 

VISUALS: Details of projects

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