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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 5 March, 2023
Monday - 3/6
1:30 PM Five Rivers: Friends of Five Rivers Talk and Trek Tree ID by Buds and Scars 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 Learn about the natural world with a Friends naturalist. Preregistration is required. For detailed information, including fees, or to register, visit FriendsofFiveRivers.org and look under the “Education Programs” tab for “Talk and Trek.”
Tree ID by Buds and Scars: Learn the basics of tree identification in winter. Mondays, March 6, 13, and 20 (rain date March 27) or
5:00 PM Part 218 Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) Comment Deadline https://www.dec.ny.gov/regulations/26402.html Contact James Clyne, P.E.air.regs@dec.ny.gov The emergency/proposed rulemaking will incorporate the State of California's (ACC II) regulation. The proposed amendments establish new ZEV and LEV IV standards intended to reduce GHG and NMOG + NOx emissions from light- and medium-duty on-road vehicles. DEC will accept written comments through 5:00 p.m. on March 6, 2023.
Written comments may be submitted to:
NYSDEC
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233-3254
ATTN: James Clyne, P.E.
Part 218 Heavy-Duty Diesel Omnibus/Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas Comment Deadline https://www.dec.ny.gov/regulations/26402.html Contact James Clyne, P.E.air.regs@dec.ny.gov The
emergency/proposed rulemaking will incorporate the State of California's
Heavy-Duty Omnibus Low NOx (oxides of nitrogen) regulation ("HD
Omnibus") and Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas ("Phase 2 GHG")
Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty vehicles.
DEC will accept written comments through 5:00 p.m. on March 6, 2023.
Written comments may be submitted to:
NYSDEC
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233-3254
ATTN: James Clyne, P.E.
Tuesday - 3/7
11:30 AM DEC Pre-proposal Part 494 Hydrofluorocarbon Update for Local Governments https://www.dec.ny.gov/regulations/119026.html Contact Office of Climate Changeclimatechange@dec.ny.gov Location Online / Virtual
Notice of Pre-Proposal Webinar for Local Governments
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
Update to Part 494 Hydrofluorocarbon Standards and Reporting
The Office of Climate Change invites you to a discussion of a new policy to transition New York to climate-friendly refrigerants. DEC staff will describe new EPA policies along with an upcoming DEC rule and provide information on how these may affect communities and local governments. We will also be joined by the Town of Saugerties, who will talk about their CSC award to replace the refrigerant in their Ice Arena.
Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST
2:00 PM Marine Resources Advisory Council Meeting https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/568.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 The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 2:00 PM at DEC Division of Marine Resources Headquarters, 123 Kings Park Blvd, Kings Park, NY.
Tentative Agenda:
Recreational Scup & Black Sea Bass Rulemaking update Random Selection Results Blackfish Commercial Fishing Regulations Striped Bass MRIP Data Details to listen to the livestream of the meeting is available below. Attendees joining the livestream online or by phone are limited to listening only.
4:45 PM Five Rivers: Community Science Winter Raptor Survey 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 The Winter Raptor Survey is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy Five Rivers and the wildlife that live here while helping biologists save these inspiring birds. Outdoor surveys occur every other week (weather permitting) throughout the winter. They start 30 minutes before sunset and end 30 minutes after. Volunteers meet at the visitor center and walk in teams to monitoring sites at Five Rivers. Volunteers do not need experience or to make a winter-long commitment. Study dates are subject to change due to weather conditions.
Pre-registration is required. Call 518-475-0291 or email 5Rivers@dec.ny.gov for more information or to register.
Tentative Survey Dates:
(Weather dependent; subject to change at the last minute.)
Jan. 10 – Meet at 3:45 PM. Survey begins at 4:12 PM.
5:00 PM Community Availability Session - Navy Grumman Groundwater Plume (Bethpage) https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/3... Contact DEC, Division of Environmental Remediationderweb@dec.ny.gov DEC has scheduled a community availability session on March 7, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Bethpage Community Center, 103 Grumman Road West, Bethpage, NY 11714 to learn more about the formation of a new Community Participation Working Group and the cleanup of the Navy Grumman groundwater plume, including the Northrop Grumman Bethpage Facility (Site #130003A) and Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant (Site #130003B) (Bethpage, Nassau County) , within New York’s State Superfund Program.
Click the web link above at "Additional Information" to learn more about the cleanup and how to participate in the upcoming virtual meeting.
7:30 PM Reinstein Woods - Full Sap Moon Walk 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 Enjoy the hints of spring on this guided night walk.
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.
Wednesday - 3/8
10:00 AM Reinstein Woods - Senior Stroll 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 Experience nature at your own pace and enjoy a leisurely hour-long guided walk through the woods. For adults only.
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. 1:30 PM Five Rivers: Friends of Five Rivers Talk and Trek Tree ID by Buds and Scars 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 Learn about the natural world with a Friends naturalist. Preregistration is required. For detailed information, including fees, or to register, visit FriendsofFiveRivers.org and look under the “Education Programs” tab for “Talk and Trek.”
Tree ID by Buds and Scars: Learn the basics of tree identification in winter. Mondays, March 6, 13, and 20 (rain date March 27) or
4:30 PM Reinstein Woods - Wild Wednesday 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 Together, kids and their caregivers can enjoy a fun, hour-long outdoor activity. For children in grades K–5.
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.
Friday - 3/10
Brownfield App. & Work Plan - 374 Wallabout St. 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 and Draft Remedial Investigation Work Plan for a site known as 374 Wallabout Street Redevelopment, site ID #C224383. This site is located in the Borough of Brooklyn, within the County of Kings, and is located at 374 Wallabout Street. Public comments about the application must be submitted by March 10, 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 Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11206
Brooklyn Public Library - Leonard Library
81 Devoe St. at Leonard St.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Brownfield App. & Work Plan - Bedford Beverly Redev. (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 Bedford Beverly Redevelopment Site, site ID #C224384. This site is located in the Borough of Brooklyn, within the County of Kings, and is located at 2359 and 2360 Bedford Avenue. Public comments about the application must be submitted by March 10, 2023 .
Click the web link above at "Additional Information" to learn about the site and how to comment.
And at:
Brooklyn Public Library Rugby Branch
1000 Utica Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Brooklyn Public Library Flatbush Branch
22 Linden Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Brooklyn Community Board 14
810 East 16th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11230
Brownfield App. - 608-610 East 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 608-610 East Fordham Road Site, site ID #C203164. This site is located in the City of New York, within Bronx County, and is located at 608-610 East Fordham Road. Public comments about the application must be submitted by March 10, 2023 .
Click the web link above at "Additional Information" to learn about the site and how to comment.
And at:
Bronx Community Board 6
1932 Arthur Ave., Room 403-A
Bronx, NY 10457
Bronx Library Center
310 East Kingsbridge Road
Bronx, NY 10458
Brownfield App. and Work Plan - 521 East Tremont Ave. (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 and Draft Remedial Investigation Work Plan for a site known as 521 East Tremont Avenue, site ID #C203161. This site is located in the East Tremont Neighborhood of the Bronx and is located at 521 East Tremont Avenue and 4223 Third Avenue. Public comments about the application must be submitted by March 10, 2023 .
Click the web link above at "Additional Information" to learn about the site and how to comment.
And at:
Tremont Library
1866 Washington Ave.
Bronx, NY 10457
Bronx Community Board 6
1932 Arthur Ave., Room 403-A
Bronx, NY 10457
Proposed Cleanup - Ace Cleaners Site (Brockport) 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 Ace Cleaners site #828133 (Brockport, Monroe County) within New York's State Superfund Program. Public comments about the proposal will be accepted through March 10, 2023 .
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/828133/
And at:
NYSDEC
7:30 PM Reinstein Woods - Snowy with a Chance of Salamanders 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 With the return of spring, we will explore the spring pools and search under logs for spotted salamanders. This is the best time of year to get a rare glimpse of this secretive creature.
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.
Saturday - 3/11
Camp Santanoni Winter Weekends https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/94034.html Contact Region 5 HeadquartersEnjoy winter recreation and exclusive winter access to the preserved buildings of Camp Santanoni. Embark on a 9.8-mile round trip cross-country ski or snowshoe along Newcomb Lake Road from the Gate Lodge Complex to the lakeside Main Camp Complex. Visit both the Gate Lodge and Main Lodge of Camp Santanoni, take interpretive tours with Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) volunteers, and warm up in the Artist's Studio. The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry's (SUNY ESF) Adirondack Interpretive Center (AIC) provides snowshoes free of charge to visitors at the Gate Lodge. These events are hosted by DEC, AARCH, the town of Newcomb, and the SUNY ESF AIC.
Camp Santanoni Historic Area: 58 Newcomb Lake Rd, Newcomb, NY 12852
Draft Investigation Plan - 39-04 North Blvd (Long Island City) 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 39-04 Northern Boulevard site #C241265 (Long Island City, Queens County) within New York's Brownfield Cleanup Program. Public comments about the draft plan will be accepted through March 11, 2023 .
Click the web link above at "Additional Information" to learn about the draft plan and how to comment.
And at:
Queens Public Library – LI City
37-44 21st Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 752-3700
Queens Community Board 2
43-22 50th Street, Room 2B
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 533-8773
10:00 AM Reinstein Woods - The Science of Forest Bathing 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 Learn the scientific studies behind the health benefits of forest bathing before enjoying a guided forest bathing walk.
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. 1:30 PM Five Rivers: The Sweeter Side of Five Rivers 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 Drop in and join us for an introduction to maple sugaring, from tap and sap to syrup. You’ll get to twirl a brace and bit, pound a spile, inspect the sap flow, and enjoy the aroma of sap boiling in our evaporator. A local maple producer will be on site to answer questions and offer a variety of maple products for sale.
Organized groups (such as Scout troops), please call 518-475-0291 to register.
