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Full Calendar Outdoor Recreation and Family Activities Five Rivers Environmental Education Center Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve Env Ed Center Meetings, Deadlines and Training Opportunities Public Meetings and Hearings Comment and Application Deadlines Workshops and Training Calendar Criteria
Week of 1 May, 2022
Monday - 5/2
Proposed Cleanup - 430 West 207th Street Site (Manhattan) Comment Deadline https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/3... Contact DEC, Division of Environmental Remediationderweb@dec.ny.gov DEC invites the public to comment about a proposal to address contamination related to the 430 West 207th Street site #C231144 (Manhattan, New York County) within New York's Brownfield Cleanup Program. Public comments about the proposal will be accepted through May 2, 2022 .
Click the web link above at "Additional Information" to learn about the proposal and how to comment.
Project documents can be reviewed online at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/data/DecDocs/C231144/
And at:
Inwood Libraryinwood@nypl.org
Manhattan Community Board #12ebsmith@cb.nyc.gov
Proposed Cleanup - 495 Eleventh Site (Manhattan) Comment Deadline https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/3... Contact DEC, Division of Environmental Remediationderweb@dec.ny.gov DEC invites the public to comment about a proposal to address contamination related to the 495 Eleventh site #C231141 (Manhattan, New York County) within New York's Brownfield Cleanup Program. Public comments about the proposal will be accepted through May 2, 2022 .
Click the web link above at "Additional Information" to learn about the proposal and how to comment.
Project documents can be reviewed online at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/data/DecDocs/C231141/
And at:
New York Public Librarycolumbuslibrary@nypl.org
Manhattan Community Board 4jbodine@cb.nyc.gov
Tuesday - 5/3
4:00 PM New York State Climate Action Council Public Hearing -- Brooklyn Contact New York State Department of Envrionmental ConservationNew York State Climate Action Council Public Hearing Scheduled
April and May Public Hearings at Upstate and Downstate Locations to Provide Public Opportunities to Share Input on Draft Scoping PlanPublic Comment Period Extended through June 10, 2022
New York State's 22-member Climate Action Council, established under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), will hold 10 public hearings across the State to receive public input on the Draft Scoping Plan and advance work on a Final Scoping Plan to guide the implementation of the State's nation-leading climate goals under the CLCPA.
The Council released the Draft Scoping Plan on Dec. 30, 2021, and is accepting public comments on the draft through June 10, 2022. The Council extended the comment period beyond 120 days to allow for additional public input.
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), Co-Chairs of the Climate Action Council, today announced eight in-person hearings in locations across the State, as well as two virtual hearings. In-person hearings will also be live-streamed to allow for remote viewing of the proceedings. All persons, organizations, corporations, and government agencies are encouraged to attend the public hearings and to submit oral or written comments.
Climate Action Council Public Hearing Scheduled
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 4:00 PM Brooklyn -- New York City College of Technology
The Theater at City Tech
285 Jay Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Event Address:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82205702393?pwd=ekdFKy9pL3NVeW1KTkxBMU1EdFo1QT09
Passcode: climate
If in-person hearings cannot be held due to changing COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, hearings will shift to virtual at the same date and time. Each participant will be given two minutes to address the Climate Action Council. Lengthy statements should be submitted in writing and summarized for oral presentation. PowerPoint presentations are not allowed, but individuals may provide written supporting documents or visuals.
Pre-registration is encouraged but not required for the in-person hearings. Priority in seating and speaking will be given to those who pre-register. Individuals can pre-register at the Climate Act website .
Members of the public who want to provide oral comment must attend either in-person or join a virtual hearing. Equal weight will be given to oral and written statements.
Written comments can be submitted through June 10, 2022, via the online public comment form, via email to scopingplan@nyserda.ny.gov , or via U.S. Mail to Attention: Draft Scoping Plan Comments, NYSERDA, 17 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY 12203-6399.
For more information about the New York State Climate Action Council, visit the Climate Act website .
Thursday - 5/5
7:30 AM Five Rivers: Citizen Science: Early Birders https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html Contact Five Rivers Environmental Education Center5rivers@dec.ny.gov Location Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road Delmar, NY 12054 - Map Come celebrate the dawn chorus as we monitor the progression of spring bird migration. These outdoor surveys begin at 7:30 AM. Meet outside the visitor center. After a brief introduction, we’ll head out on the trails. Beginners are always welcome. Bring binoculars if you have them. In case of inclement weather, these programs will be canceled. Space is limited and registration is required.
Call 518-475-0291 by the Monday prior to register.
2:00 PM Hudson River Estuary CLU Webinar: Next Steps in New York's Climate Leadership Contact Ingrid Haeckel, New York State Department of Environmental Conservationingrid.haeckel@dec.ny.gov Location Online / Virtual
Upcoming Webinar:
Next Steps in New York's Climate Leadership: The Draft Scoping Plan
Register via Webex for Thursday, May 5, 2022, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
New York State's nation-leading climate agenda is the most aggressive climate and clean energy initiative in the nation, calling for an orderly and just transition to clean energy that creates jobs, fosters a green economy, and focuses on climate justice. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) of 2019 places New York on a path to achieve its mandate of a zero-emission electricity sector by 2040, including 70 percent renewable energy use by 2030, and to reach economy-wide carbon neutrality by 2050.
The Climate Action Council is responsible for developing the scoping plan to achieve the required reductions. The Council released its draft scoping plan on December 30, 2021, kicking off a public comment period that will extend to June 10, 2022. The Council must finalize the scoping plan by the end of 2022, and DEC must promulgate regulations to implement the final plan by 2024.
Maureen Leddy will describe the statutory requirements, the process of developing the draft scoping plan and opportunities to provide input to the final plan. The presentation will include an overview of the various strategies recommended by the Council to achieve the required greenhouse gas reductions, with a focus on strategies related to land use, and recommendations related to climate change adaptation for ecosystems.
Speaker: Maureen Leddy , Director, DEC Office of Climate Change
About the Conservation and Land Use Webinar Series:
The Hudson River Estuary Conservation and Land Use Webinar Series was developed to provide a foundation in conservation and land use planning for members of Hudson Valley conservation advisory councils and boards. In addition, environmental commissions, members of planning and zoning boards, elected officials, and interested citizens may find these programs of interest. Webinars provide background about regional biodiversity, conservation principles, best planning practices, and tools to identify and conserve important habitat and water resources.
Webinar attendees will receive an email from Webex confirming attendance, which may submitted locally for municipal planning or zoning board training credit. An archive of past webinars is available at https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/120539.html.
4:30 PM Five Rivers: Outdoors Afterschool https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html Contact Five Rivers Environmental Education Center5rivers@dec.ny.gov Location Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road Delmar, NY 12054 - Map Join us after school to get some fresh air, stretch your legs, and have fun outdoors. We’ll meet in front of the visitor center to head out on an adventure. Each week will have a different theme and will include time to explore. Come for as many sessions as you’d like, and dress for outdoor activity. For children in grades K–5 and their caregivers.
Space is limited. Call 518-475-0291 by the Monday prior to register.
Friday - 5/6
Brownfield App. - Overlook Terrace Site (Cortlandt) Comment Deadline https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/3... Contact DEC, Division of Environmental Remediationderweb@dec.ny.gov DEC has received a Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) application for a site known as Overlook Terrace, site ID #C360225. This site is located in the Town of Cortlandt, within the County of Westchester, and is located at 119 Oregon Road. Public comments about the application must be submitted by May 6, 2022 .
Click the web link above at "Additional Information" to learn about the site and how to comment.
Project documents can be reviewed online at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/data/DecDocs/C360225/
And at:
The Field Library
Brownfield App. and Work Plan - 366 Rockaway Ave (Brooklyn) Comment Deadline https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/3... Contact DEC, Division of Environmental Remediationderweb@dec.ny.gov DEC has received a Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) application and Draft Remedial Investigation Work Plan for a site known as 366 Rockaway Ave. Cabinet Furniture Manufacturing, site ID #C224357. This site is located in the Brownsville neighborhood of the Borough of Brooklyn, within the County of Kings, and is located at 366 Rockaway Avenue. Public comments about the application must be submitted by May 6, 2022.
Click the web link above at "Additional Information" to learn about the site and how to comment.
Project documents can be reviewed online at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/data/DecDocs/C224357/
And at:
Brooklyn Public Library - Brownsville Branch
Brooklyn Community Board 16
Brownfield App. and Work Plan - Mt St Mary Site (Niagara Falls) Comment Deadline https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/3... Contact DEC, Division of Environmental Remediationderweb@dec.ny.gov DEC has received a Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) application and Draft Remedial Investigation Work Plan for a site known as Mount St Marys Revitalization, site ID #C932180. This site is located in the City of Niagara Falls, within the County of Niagara, and is located at 515 6th Street and 620, 624 and 626 Ferry Avenue. Public comments about the application must be submitted by May 6, 2022 .
Click the web link above at "Additional Information" to learn about the site and how to comment.
Project documents can be reviewed online at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/data/DecDocs/C932180/
And at:
Niagara Falls Public Library
Saturday - 5/7
Draft Investigation Plan - Amphion Piano Player Site (Syracuse) Comment Deadline https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/3... Contact DEC, Division of Environmental Remediationderweb@dec.ny.gov DEC invites the public to comment about a draft plan to investigate contamination related to the Amphion Piano Player Redevelopment Project site #C734156 (Syracuse, Onondaga County) within New York's Brownfield Cleanup Program. Public comments about the draft plan will be accepted through May 7, 2022 .
Click the web link above at "Additional Information" to learn about the draft plan and how to comment.
Project documents can be reviewed online at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/data/DecDocs/C734156/
And at:
Syracuse Central Library
NYSDEC Region 7
9:00 AM 11th Annual I Love My Park Day https://www.ptny.org/events/i-love-my-park-day I Love My Park Day , held the first Saturday in May, attracts thousands of volunteers from across the state to participate in cleanup, improvement, and beautification events at New York State parks, historic sites and public lands.
Join us to celebrate New York's park system and prepare our public lands for spring by cleaning up park lands and beaches, planting trees and gardens, restoring trail and wildlife habitat, removing invasive species, and working on various site improvement projects.
Find events across New York State >>
Essex County
Crown Point State Historic Site, Crown Point
Frontier Town Campground and Equestrian Area, North Hudson
Meadowbrook Campground, Ray Brook
Clinton County
Ausable Point Campground, Peru
Hamilton County
Eighth Lake Campground, Inlet
Franklin County
Fish Creek Pond Campground, Saranac Lake
Warren County
Hearthstone Point Campground, Lake George
Lake George Battlefield Park and Day Use Area, Lake George
Meet at the parking lot near the entrance booth for a cleanup around statues and grounds of the facility.
Enter Lake George Battlefield Park through the gate/kiosk on the east side of Fort George Road. Proceed down the park road to the sheltered pavilion where parking is available. This is the annual cleanup of the Battlefield Park historic areas. After meeting at the pavilion, volunteers will be able to select spots within the park where they will work. Luzerne Campground, Lake Luzerne
Fulton County
Northampton Beach Campground, Mayfield
Volunteers should sign up ahead of time at Parks & Trails New York I Love My Park Day website. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear proper footwear/work boots, and long pants. Sunscreen and insect repellant are recommended. A bagged lunch and/or snacks and water are appropriate. Please email info.R5@dec.ny.gov for more information if needed.
Five Rivers: I Love My Park Day https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html Contact Five Rivers Environmental Education Center5rivers@dec.ny.gov Location Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road Delmar, NY 12054 - Map Show Five Rivers some love during this
Register through Parks and Trails New York at https://www.ptny.org/events/i-love-mypark-day .
Call Five Rivers at 518-475-0291 if you have questions.
9:30 AM Free Fishing Clinic at Gowanda Volunteer Fire Hall (Erie County) https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/27123.html Contact Stephen Raiport
At this free fishing clinic you and your family can learn how to fish for free! This event held at the Goawanda Fire Hall and Cattaragus Creek in the Town of Gowanda, Erie County is co-sponsored by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Gowanda Volunteer Fire Company. In addition to learning how to fish, participants can learn about fish identification, fishing equipment and techniques, fisheries management, angling ethics, aquatic ecology, and more! No freshwater fishing license or enrollment in the recreational marine fishing registry is required, but all other statewide fishing regulations remain in effect.
Registration for this event is required as space is limited. Gowanda Volunteer Fire Company site (link leaves DEC website ). For additional questions and information, call Stephen Raiport at 716-698-9947 or send an email to gowandafirerescue@gmail.com .
Location/Directions : Gowanda Fire Hall, 230 Aldrich St., Gowanda, NY 14070
Visit the Free Fishing Clinics page for more information on this and other upcoming events held statewide.
10:00 AM Reinstein Woods - Earth Day in May / I Love My Park Day http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html Contact 716-683-5959Location Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center, 93 Honorine Dr. Depew, NY 14043 - Map Keep the Earth Day spirit alive by caring for Reinstein Woods’ trails on I Love My Park Day. Small groups will venture out to work on projects throughout the day. Scouts and other organizations are welcome, but please note that large groups will be split into multiple parties that may have different start times. Online registration will open in March; check www.reinsteinwoods.org/events for more details.
We welcome those who have any type of physical challenge to all our programs. If you call ahead to let us know your needs, we will be happy to learn how we can serve you.
PLEASE NOTE
Registration is required for ALL programs unless otherwise indicated; call 716-683-5959 to register. If you call outside of normal business hours, you will receive a call confirming your registration or waitlist status. PLEASE SPEAK CLEARLY when leaving your name and phone number as our system does not have caller ID. Unless you receive a callback, you are not registered. Registration is limited to two programs/month. If you want to sign up for additional programs, you will be added to the waitlist. No limit for virtual programs. Social distancing and mask protocols are subject to change with current COVID guidelines. If you or a family member feels ill, is waiting for COVID test results or have COVID symptoms, please stay at home. In case of poor weather, programs may be cancelled. We cannot accommodate organized youth/civic groups at these programs. Please call to make other arrangements. New York State Climate Action Council Public Hearing -- Online/Virtual https://www.dec.ny.gov/press/125314.html Contact New York State Department of Envrionmental ConservationLocation Online / VirtualNew York State Climate Action Council Public Hearing Scheduled
April and May Public Hearings at Upstate and Downstate Locations to Provide Public Opportunities to Share Input on Draft Scoping PlanPublic Comment Period Extended through June 10, 2022
New York State's 22-member Climate Action Council, established under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), will hold 10 public hearings across the State to receive public input on the Draft Scoping Plan and advance work on a Final Scoping Plan to guide the implementation of the State's nation-leading climate goals under the CLCPA.
The Council released the Draft Scoping Plan on Dec. 30, 2021, and is accepting public comments on the draft through June 10, 2022. The Council extended the comment period beyond 120 days to allow for additional public input.
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), Co-Chairs of the Climate Action Council, today announced eight in-person hearings in locations across the State, as well as two virtual hearings. In-person hearings will also be live-streamed to allow for remote viewing of the proceedings. All persons, organizations, corporations, and government agencies are encouraged to attend the public hearings and to submit oral or written comments.
Climate Action Council Public Hearing Scheduled
Saturday, May 7, 2022 10:00 AM Online/Virtual -- Via WebEx
Event password: climate
Call in number: +1-415-655-0003
Call in access code: 2599 706 6384
Individuals attending virtual hearings and providing comments will be given two minutes to speak. To ensure an organized public hearing, the deadline to pre-register is Friday, May 6, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. After this time, registration will be closed. Please visit the Climate Act website for further pre-registration information.
Please note: Pre-registration may close earlier if the maximum number of speakers is reached before 10:00 a.m. on May 6, 2022.
If in-person hearings cannot be held due to changing COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, hearings will shift to virtual at the same date and time. Please note this listing is for an online/virtual event. Each participant will be given two minutes to address the Climate Action Council. Lengthy statements should be submitted in writing and summarized for oral presentation. PowerPoint presentations are not allowed, but individuals may provide written supporting documents or visuals.
Pre-registration is encouraged but not required for the in-person hearings. Priority in seating and speaking will be given to those who pre-register. Individuals can pre-register at the Climate Act website . The deadline to pre-register is Friday, May 6, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Those who have pre-registered will be contacted via email prior to the hearing indicating their order of speaking. Speakers will be instructed by the hearing facilitator when they will be unmuted to speak.
Members of the public who want to provide oral comment must attend either in-person or join a virtual hearing. Equal weight will be given to oral and written statements.
Written comments can be submitted through June 10, 2022, via the online public comment form, via email to scopingplan@nyserda.ny.gov , or via U.S. Mail to Attention: Draft Scoping Plan Comments, NYSERDA, 17 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY 12203-6399.
For more information about the New York State Climate Action Council, visit the Climate Act website .
1:00 PM Reinstein Woods - Woods Walk: Animal Signs http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html Contact 716-683-5959Location Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center, 93 Honorine Dr. Depew, NY 14043 - Map Take a guided walk and look for clues left by local wildlife. No registration required.
We welcome those who have any type of physical challenge to all our programs. If you call ahead to let us know your needs, we will be happy to learn how we can serve you.
PLEASE NOTE
Registration is required for ALL programs unless otherwise indicated; call 716-683-5959 to register. If you call outside of normal business hours, you will receive a call confirming your registration or waitlist status. PLEASE SPEAK CLEARLY when leaving your name and phone number as our system does not have caller ID. Unless you receive a callback, you are not registered. Registration is limited to two programs/month. If you want to sign up for additional programs, you will be added to the waitlist. No limit for virtual programs. Social distancing and mask protocols are subject to change with current COVID guidelines. If you or a family member feels ill, is waiting for COVID test results or have COVID symptoms, please stay at home. In case of poor weather, programs may be cancelled. We cannot accommodate organized youth/civic groups at these programs. Please call to make other arrangements.
