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Upcoming Events

April 26-27 //  Advocacy Day (Washington DC)
April 28-29 // Chapter President Meeting (Washington DC)
May 1  //  Lobby Day (Albany)
May 11 // Franklin Square Lecture and Walking Tour (Syracuse)
June  //  Single Day Field Session (Rochester)
July  //  2-Day Field Session (location TBD)
Sept 15  //  PARKing Day (Various Locations)
August  //  Chapter Retreat (Date and Location TBD)
Oct 19-22   //  Annual Meeting (Philadelphia)  
November  //  ESF Graphics Workshop

NEWS

FDEC ANNOUNCES GUIDANCE FOR LIVING SHORELINES
Part of Governor Cuomo’s Efforts to Build More Resilient Coastlines
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced new guidance, “Living Shoreline Techniques in the Marine District of New York State,” that emphasizes natural and nature-based solutions to erosion control that will protect New Yorkers and the environment....more info (11/17)

Governor Cuomo Announces Four New Brownfield Opportunity Areas in Buffalo
New Designations Bring Total Number of Brownfield Opportunity Areas in New York to 44.  Designations Provide Tools to Revitalize Blighted Communities Across the State.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the designation of four new Brownfield Opportunity Areas, all located in the City of Buffalo. The designations help communities implement strategies to revitalize neighborhoods affected by dormant and blighted brownfield properties and rebuild areas to create a vibrant economy and support progress and growth. These new designations bring the total number of designated Brownfield Opportunity Areas in New York State to 44. ... more info (11/27)