Office of Environmental Justice
The Office of Environmental Justice is now accepting applications for the 2008 Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants. For more information or an application packet, please visit the Grants Webpage or call the Office of Environmental Justice at 1-866-229-0497 or 518-402-8556. Deadline for applications is Wednesday, April 23, 2008.
What is Environmental Justice?
Environmental justice is defined as the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
Environmental justice efforts focus on improving the environment in communities, specifically minority and low-income communities, and addressing disproportionate adverse environmental impacts that may exist in those communities.
Department Contacts:
Lisa F. Garcia, Esq.
Chief Advocate for Environmental Justice and Equity
NYS DEC
One Hunter's Point Plaza
47-40 21st Street
Long Island City, NY 11101-5407
phone: 718-482-4949
e-mail: ej@gw.dec.state.ny.us
Monica L. Kreshik, Esq.
Environmental Justice Coordinator
NYS DEC
625 Broadway, 14th Floor
Albany, New York 12233-1500
phone: 518-402-8556
toll free within NYS: 1-866-229-0497
fax: 518-402-9018
e-mail: ej@gw.dec.state.ny.us
Please Note: The purpose of this office is to serve the environmental needs of minority and low-income communities. It is not intended for general environmental inquiries unrelated to the issues of Environmental Justice. Please consult the list of phone numbers and addresses for other DEC programs to determine appropriate DEC contacts.
