Environment DEC
From the September 2006 issue
EPF Grants Announced for Numerous Counties in New York State
At four separate press events recently, Governor Pataki announced Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) grants totalling nearly $10 million for open space, recreation, historic preservation and waterfront revitalization projects in 25 counties spanning the Lake Champlain and Adirondack regions, the Finger Lakes and Genesee regions, as well as the lower Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island. Some of the grants will be administered through the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) and some by the New York State Department of State's (DOS) Division of Coastal Resources.
Many EPF grants have been
used to redevelop public areas
in waterfront communities
"The Environmental Protection Fund has proven to be a valuable tool as we work with local communities to protect open space, expand recreational opportunities, safeguard historic treasures and revitalize waterfront communities," Governor Pataki said. "These awards will build on our successful partnership with local communities and help to preserve local landmarks and create additional access to waterways that will enhance recreational and tourism opportunities. I am pleased the state is providing support for these local projects and look forward to the benefits they will produce for residents and visitors for years to come."
More Than a Billion Awarded in a Decade of Grants
Since 1995, the state EPF has provided nearly $1.3 billion in assistance for more than 4,700 projects that protect and enhance the quality of New York's natural resources. More than $87 million has been invested in EPF grants administered by OPRHP to support 745 municipal open space, recreation and historic preservation projects in communities across New York State. In addition, the DOS's Division of Coastal Resources has administered more than $80 million for 775 EPF Local Waterfront Revitalization Program grants during that time.
