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Awards $18 Million for Parks and Preservation
November 18, 2002 119
Projects Supported Across the State Governor George E. Pataki
today announced $18,353,904 in Environmental Protection Fund (EPF),
Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act, and Greenway grants for 119 open space,
recreation and historic preservation projects in 42 counties across
the State. The projects include the acquisition of land, the creation
of outdoor recreation facilities, the development of parklands and waterfronts
and restorations to historic properties. "These project awards
underscore our strong commitment to increasing green space, developing
new parklands, enhancing outdoor recreation opportunities and preserving
our State's heritage," Governor Pataki said. "Whether it's
creating new park facilities, improving waterfront access or restoring
historic landmarks, these grants will continue to improve the quality
of life for communities throughout New York State." State Parks Commissioner
Bernadette Castro said, "I am grateful to Governor Pataki for his
leadership and continued support of the Environmental Protection Fund
and the Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act. Thanks to these valuable investments,
the enhancement, expansion and renewal of waterfronts, parklands and
historic resources across New York will serve the environmental and
recreational interests of residents and visitors for years to come." Carmella R. Mantello, Executive
Director of the Hudson River Valley Greenway and Co-Director of the
Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area said, "The grant funding
announced today will help fulfill Governor Pataki's and the Greenway's
goal of protecting and preserving the unique cultural, heritage and
architectural assets of the Hudson River Valley. The investments we
make in our communities today, by building recreational trails, revitalizing
main streets, and restoring historic sites, will reap untold benefits
for future generations, who will not only learn the story of the Valley's
past, but will also realize future benefits in tourism and improved
economic activity." Since 1995, Governor Pataki
has committed $107.7 million in Environmental Protection Fund, Clean
Water/Clean Air Bond Act and federal Land and Water Conservation Fund
support toward 906 open space, recreation and historic preservation
sites throughout New York State. Copied from Governor Pataki's Press Releases of November 18. 2002.
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