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, Today, 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.

In the event of rain, the news conference will take place at the same location