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Week of 26 February, 2023
Monday - 2/27
Public Comment End -- Input on Draft Forest Preserve Work Plan Policy https://www.dec.ny.gov/regulations/111617.html Contact New York State Department of Environmental ConservationPublic Comment End -- Input on Draft Forest Preserve Work Plan Policy
DEC is seeking public input on a newly developed policy to guide how DEC evaluates and reviews work plans for projects in the Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserve. The
draft Commissioner Policy is available for public comment until
Feb. 27 .
DEC drafted the Forest Preserve Work Plan Policy with the Trail Stewardship Working Group’s input and in collaboration with partners at the Adirondack Park Agency (APA). The Trail Stewardship Working Group includes members from local government, environmental groups, recreation groups, trail builders, and APA staff.
After the public comment period closes, DEC will review the comments and make necessary revisions before approving and adopting the policy. Once adopted, the policy will establish administrative procedures for assessing the impacts of construction and maintenance activities and for drafting site-specific work plans on the Forest Preserve permissible within the parameters established by Article XIV of the New York State Constitution, the Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan, the Catskill Park State Land Master Plan, Environmental Conservation Law, and DEC rules, regulations, and policies.
Comments can be submitted to: Peter Frank, NYS DEC - Division of Lands and Forests, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-4254, email:
ForestPreserve@dec.ny.gov .
6:00 PM Recreational Black Sea Bass Public Meeting https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7755.html Contact Stephanie Rekemeyerstephanie.rekemeyer@dec.ny.gov Location NYSDEC Division of Marine Resources, 123 Kings Park Blvd. (Nissequogue River State Park) Kings Park, New York, 11754 - Map DEC will hold a public meeting on Monday, February 27, 2023 at 6:00 pm , located at the Division of Marine Resources Headquarters, 123 Kings Park Blvd., Kings Park, to review 2023 recreational regulation options and seek public feedback.
Anglers are encouraged to complete the Recreational Black Sea Bass Angler Survey to provide feedback on potential regulations for 2023.
Details to listen to the livestream of the meeting are available below. Attendees joining the livestream online or by phone are limited to listening only.
Tuesday - 2/28
1:00 PM Omnibus Heavy-Duty Diesel Rule Making Public Hearing https://www.dec.ny.gov/regulations/26402.html Contact New York State Department of Environmental ConservationLocation Online / VirtualOmnibus Heavy-Duty Diesel Rule Making Public Hearing
For attendees:
Webinar topic: Omnibus Heavy-Duty Diesel Rule Making Public Hearing
Date and time: Tuesday, Feb 28, 2023, 1:00 pm | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Webinar number: 2342 570 7353
Webinar password: welcome2.28.23 (93526632 from phones)
Join by phone: +1-518-549-0500 US (English Menu); Access code: 2342 570 7353
5:00 PM Volunteer Training: Amphibian Migrations & Road Crossings Program https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/51925.html Contact woodlandpool@dec.ny.govAmphibian Migrations & Road Crossings Program – 2023 Virtual Volunteer Training
Join DEC’s Hudson River Estuary Program and Cornell University to learn how to volunteer with the Amphibian Migrations & Road Crossings Project. Volunteers find Hudson Valley locations where migrating salamanders and frogs cross roads on their way to vernal pools for breeding in late winter and early spring. They document weather, traffic, and species, and assist amphibians across the road safely.
The virtual AM&RC volunteer training will be online on Tuesday, February 28, 5-6:30pm .
6:00 PM Rescheduled Public Meeting - Ace Cleaners Site (Brockport) https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/3... Contact DEC, Division of Environmental Remediationderweb@dec.ny.gov Due to anticipated inclement weather, the originally scheduled meeting on February 22, 2023 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Seymour Library, 161 East Avenue, Brockport, NY 14420 regarding a proposed remedy to address contamination related to the Ace Cleaners site #828133 (Brockport, Monroe County) within New York’s State Superfund Program.
Click the web link above at "Additional Information" to learn more about the cleanup, how to comment, and the upcoming meeting.
Wednesday - 3/1
1:00 PM Webinar - Navigating Grant Funding: Municipal Success Stories Contact New York State Department of Environmental ConservationLocation Online / VirtualThe DEC is hosting a webinar, with support from NYS’s Association of Regional Councils, to promote awareness and access to grant funding titled: Navigating Grant Funding: Municipal Success Stories
Join us to hear about successful strategies to access and manage grant funding from your peers. This webinar will highlight strategies from municipalities of various sizes, across New York State, have used to secure grant funding. Municipalities will share information such as how they access grant funds, what barriers they’ve had to overcome, lessons learned, the skill sets needed, and who are the key players necessary to access grant funding.
The webinar will take place on Wednesday, March 1st from 1-3 pm
Title: Navigating Grant Funding: Municipal Success Stories
Advanced Clean Cars II Rule Making Public Hearing https://www.dec.ny.gov/regulations/26402.html Contact New York State Department of Environmental ConservationLocation Online / VirtualAdvanced Clean Cars II Rule Making Public Hearing
For attendees:
Webinar topic: Advanced Clean Cars II Rule Making Public Hearing
Date and time : Wednesday, Mar 1, 2023 1:00 pm | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Webinar number: 161 511 3754
Webinar password: Welcome1 (93526631 from phones)
Join by phone +1-518-549-0500 US (English Menu); Access code: 161 511 3754
Friday - 3/3
Brownfield App. - 320 West Fordham Road Site (Bronx) 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 320 West Fordham Road, site ID #C203163. This site is located in the Borough of Bronx, within the County of Bronx, and is located on West Fordham Road. Public comments about the application must be submitted by March 3, 2023 .
Click the web link above at "Additional Information" to learn about the site and how to comment.
And at:
New York Public Library - Francis Martin Library
2150 University Avenue
Bronx, NY 10453
Bronx Community Board 7
229-A East 204th Street
Bronx, NY 10458
Brownfield App. - Former Manhattan Polybag Site (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 for a site known as Former Manhattan Polybag, site ID #C224378. This site is located in the Borough of Brooklyn, within the County of Kings, and is located at 1150 Metropolitan Avenue. Public comments about the application must be submitted by March 3, 2023 .
Click the web link above at "Additional Information" to learn about the site and how to comment.
And at:
Brooklyn Public Library Bushwick Branch
340 Bushwick Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11206
Brooklyn Community Board 1
435 Graham Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Brownfield App. and Work Plan - 3821 River Rd. Inc. (Tonawanda) 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 3821 River Road, Inc., site ID #C915003. This site is located in the City of Tonawanda, within the County of Erie, and is located at 3821 River Road. Public comments about the application must be submitted by March 3, 2023 .
Click the web link above at "Additional Information" to learn about the site and how to comment.
And at:
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
1 Lafayette Square
Buffalo, NY 14202
Proposed Cleanup - Mt. Olive Senior Manor Site (Buffalo) 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 Mt. Olive Senior Manor site #C915377 (Buffalo, Erie County) within New York's Brownfield Cleanup Program. Public comments about the proposal will be accepted through March 3, 2023 .
Click the web link above at "Additional Information" to learn about the draft plan and how to comment.
And at:
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
Leroy Coles Jr. Branch
1187 East Delevan Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 896-4433
Saturday - 3/4
Proposed Cleanup - Sonero Metro City Auto Site (Bronx) 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 Sonero Metro City Auto Site #C203148 (Bronx, Bronx County) within New York's Brownfield Cleanup Program. Public comments about the proposal will be accepted through March 4, 2023 .
Click the web link above at "Additional Information" to learn about the draft plan and how to comment.
And at:
NY Public Library – Hunts Point
877 Southern Boulevard
Bronx, NY 10459
718-617-0338
Bronx Community Board 2
Ralph Acevedo
1029 East 163rd Street
Bronx, NY 10459
718-328-9125
11:00 AM Reinstein Woods - Woods Walk: Trees along the Trail 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 Join a walk to learn about our local trees. 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. In case of poor weather, programs may be cancelled. If you or a family member feels ill, is waiting for COVID test results or have COVID symptoms, please stay at home. We cannot accommodate organized youth/civic groups at these programs. Please call to make other arrangements.
