Grant Opportunities, Public Comments and Black History Month
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Grant Opportunities, Public Comments and Black History Month |
WE ACT Grant Program Open for ApplicationsIn October 2019, DEC announced that West Harlem Environmental Action, Inc., (WE ACT) was chosen as the administrator for New York's Environmental Justice Capacity Building Grant Program and awarded $1 million to support and grow environmental justice organizations across the state. The organization will award 18 grants – $50,000 each, for a total of $900,000 – to eligible groups throughout New York State’s nine DEC regions. These grants will help build administrative, technical, and programmatic capacity of grassroots and community-based organizations working to achieve environmental justice and sustainability in low-income communities, communities of color, or underserved communities across the state. Important Dates
To learn more about this grant opportunity and to view the request for applications, please visit WE Act's website. Employment Opportunities AvailableDEC Summer Employment Working at a DEC summer camp is more than just a summer job. It’s an opportunity for students to gain leadership skills, brush up on natural history, and meet others who share a love for conservation and the outdoors. Staff live in beautiful, rustic camp settings and are provided room and board for the summer. There are four camps around the state, each in need of talented summer staff. We are still filling a variety of positions including cooks, waterfront directors and counselors/lifeguards. Interested? Want to learn more? Visit our website for general information about camp and camp employment information. NYPA Seeking EJ CoordinatorThe New York Power Authority (NYPA) is seeing an environmental justice program coordinator. The successful candidate will be part of an existing team of coordinators responsible for raising awareness of NYPA's programs and initiatives, by building and maintaining relationships with elected and governmental officials, civic leaders, community and public opinion makers, business executives and special interest groups in those communities with NYPA facilities and/or energy efficiency projects. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
To read this job listing in its entirety, or apply for this opportunity, please visit NYPA's website. Strategic Planning Advisory Group to Post Meeting Summaries OnlineDEC and the members of the newly launched High Peaks Strategic Planning Advisory Group encourages New Yorkers to share their input on the State’s efforts to help promote sustainable use of the High Peaks region. In addition, Advisory Group meeting summaries will be posted online for public review. DEC announced the formation of the High Peaks Strategic Planning Advisory Group in November 2019, and tasked its members with making recommendations by the end of June 2020, including strategies, actions, and tactics to manage increased use in the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks. The High Peaks Strategic Planning Advisory Group webpage provides links to meeting summaries and will be updated to include future meetings. DEC and the Advisory Group are also encouraging New Yorkers to share their concerns and questions with the group. Submit public comments regarding issues related to managing use in the High Peaks Region, and what might be done to address these issues, to Info.R5@dec.ny.gov. We encourage you to submit comments as soon as possible to ensure they are considered by the Advisory Group during their deliberations. Recognizing The Contributions of Black EnvironmentalistsFebruary is Black History Month, and DEC joins the rest of the nation in paying tribute to African American men and women whose significant contributions are woven into the fabric of American culture. Visit our website throughout the month of February to learn more about African Americans whose legacies have continued to impact the fields of science, education, farming, pollution cleanup, medicine, energy, parks, and green jobs. About Black History Month Connect with DEC on: Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube and Instagram |