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Department Of The Interior Announces $13 Million To Support And Expand Local Outdoor Recreation In New York

July 21, 2023 Contributor
The Department of the Interior announced the distribution of $13,292,350?to the state of New York today as part of the $295,582,830 granted this year from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to all 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. Recent changes to the LWCF Manual guides states to work more closely with Tribes and clarify eligibility to ensure all federally recognized Tribes can take part in and support future public outdoor recreation and conservation projects. The funds from this year’s distribution will be available until fiscal year 2025.?

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USDA Accepts Nearly 2.7 Million Acres In Grassland CRP Signup

July 21, 2023 Contributor
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting offers for nearly 2.7 million acres from agricultural producers and private landowners through this year’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grassland signup. This program allows producers and landowners to continue grazing and haying practices while protecting grasslands and further CRP conservation efforts. Grassland CRP is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s broader effort to address climate change and conserve natural resources. This year’s signup results include 689 acres in New York.  

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NYS OASES Announces Opening Of First Mobile Medication Unit In New York State

July 21, 2023 Contributor
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS) today announced the opening of the first Mobile Medication Unit (MMU) in New York State. Operated by VIP Community Services, this new mobile unit will provide a wide range of addiction services and other medical care in the New York City area. This program is being supported with $550,000 in federal funding under the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Supplemental Grant, administered by OASAS.

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Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit Tour Honors Our Nation’s Veterans In Local Communities

July 20, 2023 Contributor
In 2018, Wreaths Across America (WAA) rolled out its Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE). This museum on wheels was designed to share the mission to Remember, Honor and Teach in local communities across the country. Since that time the program and reach has travelled so much further than WAA could have anticipated – in 2023 alone, the MEE has visited nine states, joined 83 community events, had 8,495 visitors on board, welcomed home 1,575 Vietnam veterans, and officially thanked 113 military families for their sacrifices. The MEE has seen almost 100k visitors in total since it first hit the road in 2018!

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Dec Updates Great Lakes Action Agenda To Guide Restoration, Protection, And Revitalization Of New York’s Great Lakes Region

July 20, 2023 Contributor
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released an updated New York’s Great Lakes Action Agenda (GLAA) 2023, a strategic, ecosystem-based action plan to guide restoration and conservation and foster sustainable, resilient communities in New York’s Great Lakes region.

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Operation Oswego County Presents Award To St. Luke Health Services

July 19, 2023 Contributor
At its annual meeting in June, Operation Oswego County (OOC) presented its 2023 Jobs Award to St. Luke Health Services in recognition and appreciation of the significant contribution and economic impact of St. Luke Health Services on the Oswego County economy by providing diverse health care and lifestyle offerings to their resident community.

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