Grants Awarded for Hudson Estuary Projects; Funding for Mohawk Watershed Projects; First Day Hikes

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News from the Hudson River Estuary Program

This Week's Updates

  • Grants Awarded to Hudson River Communities and Organizations
  • $500,000 in Funding Available for Mohawk Watershed Projects
  • Join a First Day Hike!

$957,388 in Grants Awarded for 23 Projects in Hudson River Estuary Watershed Communities

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DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos has announced grant awards totaling more than $957,000 for 23 projects to help communities along the Hudson River Estuary design and improve recreational access, enhance education about the river, and advance stewardship of natural resources. The grants are funded by the State's Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) and administered by DEC’s Hudson River Estuary Program. Read about the grant recipients and projects in the DEC press release.

 

 

DEC Announces $500,000 in Grants Available for Mohawk River Watershed Projects

Wide and high waterfall on a sunny day.DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos has announced that $500,000 is now available for municipalities, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, school districts, colleges and universities, and not-for-profit organizations to implement the goals and objectives of the Mohawk River Basin Action Agenda. These grants will help local partners fund projects designed to preserve and protect the Mohawk River watershed.

Round Five of the Mohawk River Watershed Grant Request for Applications (RFA) is available online through the New York State Grants Gateway. You must submit grant applications online through the Grants Gateway no later than 3 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

Join A First Day Hike on January 1st

Welcome in the new year by enjoying the beauty of nature on a First Day Hike. Join naturalists for one of the many guided hikes that will be held across New York State on January 1st. No matter where you live, you can find a First Day Hike to start off your New Year in style. Visit DEC’s website or the State Parks’ website for times and locations, and get ready to head outdoors!

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