What:             The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Office of General Services (OGS) will be recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) at an event during "Outdoors Day" at the Five Rivers Environmental Education Center in Delmar, NY.

In addition to the recognition, visitors are invited to participate in Outdoors Day activities at the center. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the public is encouraged to try outdoor activities such as fishing, bird watching, geo-caching, archery, and nature photography free of charge.

Who:         DEC Chief of Staff Julie Tighe

                 OGS Deputy Commissioner for Design and Construction Margaret Larkin

                 USGBC New York Upstate Director Tracie Hall

When:       Saturday, June 9, at 11:00 a.m.  

Where:      DEC’s Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar, NY 12054