As part of a week-long celebration of Earth Day, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens will be joined by state and local officials to highlight efforts of local municipalities to combat climate change.

Six municipalities will be honored for achieving Climate Smart Communities Certification in recognition of projects they have undertaken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy-efficiency and enhance resiliency to mitigate potential climate impacts. 

WHO:    DEC Commissioner Joe Martens

             NYS Department of Transportation Commissioner Joan McDonald

             Assemblyman John T. McDonald, III

             Assemblyman Phil Steck

             Watervliet Mayor Michael Manning

             Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan

WHEN:   Noon, Tuesday, April 22

WHERE:  Mayor James Cavanaugh Hudson Shores Park

                 23^rd St., Watervliet, at the Solar-powered Boat Pavilion

Directions: From I-787 North, take exit 8 (23^rd St./Watervliet/Green Island).  Turn right at end of ramp and proceed approximately ¼ mile to the park entrance on right.