DEC Announces $1.4 Million in Urban Forestry Grants Awarded to Communities Statewide
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DEC Announces $1.4 Million in Urban Forestry Grants Awarded to Communities Statewide |
Funding Supports Community Tree Projects to Help Protect Air Quality, Water Quality, and Natural ResourcesNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced grant awards totaling $1.4 million for urban forestry projects across the state to help communities inventory, plant, and maintain public trees. The grants are part of DEC's Urban and Community Forestry Program, which works to increase public awareness of the importance of trees and helps communities develop and implement comprehensive tree management plans to create healthy forests while enhancing quality of life for residents. "Healthy community forests provide a host of environmental, economic, and social benefits, including wildlife habitat, watershed protection, flood reduction, increased property values, and improved public health," said Commissioner Seggos. "Governor Andrew Cuomo is investing in the health of New York's communities through the State's Environmental Protection Fund, providing crucial assistance for our state's vital forests to thrive." The 38 projects to receive funding were selected from a total of 154 applications, ranked by cost effectiveness, lasting benefits, use of partnerships, inclusion of outreach and education, and support from local stakeholders. The urban forestry grants complement DEC's ongoing initiatives to address invasive species, climate change, environmental degradation, environmental justice, and urban sprawl. Over the last nine years, New York State has funded more than $11.4 million in grants to support projects with a total value of more than $18.3 million. Grant recipients are listed by region. CAPITAL REGIONAlbany County
Columbia County
Schenectady County
Saratoga County
CENTRAL NYCayuga County
Onondaga County
FINGER LAKESMonroe County
Wyoming County
LONG ISLANDSuffolk County
MID-HUDSON VALLEYDutchess County
Orange County
Westchester
NEW YORK CITYBronx County
Kings County
NORTH COUNTRYFranklin County
Jefferson County
St. Lawrence County
WESTERN NEW YORKCattaraugus County
Erie County
Niagara County
For more information about DEC's Urban and Community Forestry Program, visit DEC's website. |