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Pa. Auditor General DeFoor Celebrates Newest Intern-to-Hire Graduate From University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release:
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Auditor General DeFoor Celebrates Newest Intern-to-Hire Graduate from University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today recognized 2026 University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown graduate Collin Griffith as the newest employee to join the department from the Intern to Hire program.
"Our Intern to Hire program is a common-sense approach to creating career pathways for Pennsylvania students to work and stay in the commonwealth," Auditor General DeFoor said.
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HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release:
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Auditor General DeFoor Celebrates Newest Intern-to-Hire Graduate from University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today recognized 2026 University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown graduate Collin Griffith as the newest employee to join the department from the Intern to Hire program.
"Our Intern to Hire program is a common-sense approach to creating career pathways for Pennsylvania students to work and stay in the commonwealth," Auditor General DeFoor said."Recent graduates like Collin are the future of our department, and we are thrilled to have him on our team."
Griffith graduated with a bachelor's in accounting and finance with a minor in information systems. He started as an intern with the department in June 2025 and now works as part of the team that conducts state and federal audits.
The Intern to Hire program creates a pathway to full-time employment for students and recent graduates from Pennsylvania colleges, universities and community colleges. Since the beginning of the program in October of 2022, 16 interns have joined the department in full time roles. Students must meet the requirements below to apply for our Intern to Hire Program:
* Current enrollment as an undergraduate student in an accredited college/university in a declared bachelor's degree program in accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math or a closely related field and successful completion of at least sixty (60) college credits at the time of the internship with a minimum 2.5 GPA; or
* Recent graduate (within 6 months of the internship commencement) of an Associate degree program at an accredited college/university with an area of concentration in accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math or a closely related field and a minimum 2.5 GPA; or
* Current enrollment as a graduate student in an accredited college/university in a declared master's or doctoral program in accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math or a closely related field and a minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of the internship; and
* Someone who is passionate about their area of focus and public service; who is detail-oriented with curiosity and a desire to learn.
Interns in the Bureau of Information Technology Audits, the Bureau of Performance Audits and the Bureau of State and Federal Audits must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program or higher at the start of the internship. Associate degree graduates are encouraged to apply for all other Bureau internship opportunities.
For more information about career opportunities or the Intern to Hire Program, visit https://www.paauditor.gov/work-with-us/.
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Original text here: https://www.paauditor.gov/auditor-general-defoor-celebrates-newest-intern-to-hire-graduate-from-university-of-pittsburgh-johnstown/
Oklahoma Department of Career & Technology Education: CareerTech Breaks Ground on New Skills Center Facility
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 6 -- The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education issued the following news release:
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CareerTech breaks ground on new Skills Center facility
Oklahoma CareerTech broke ground for a new Skills Center instructional facility at John H. Lilley Correctional Center in Boley recently.
The new building will house a career readiness program, an underground utility program and a skilled trade program.
"We are excited to begin our second construction project for the Oklahoma Department of Corrections," said Jerry Burnett, Skills Centers state superintendent.
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STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 6 -- The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education issued the following news release:
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CareerTech breaks ground on new Skills Center facility
Oklahoma CareerTech broke ground for a new Skills Center instructional facility at John H. Lilley Correctional Center in Boley recently.
The new building will house a career readiness program, an underground utility program and a skilled trade program.
"We are excited to begin our second construction project for the Oklahoma Department of Corrections," said Jerry Burnett, Skills Centers state superintendent."Our partnership with the Department of Corrections has been outstanding, and we look forward to continuing to provide job training opportunities for inmates for many years to come."
Oklahoma CareerTech's skills centers specialize in delivering career and technology education to inmates under the supervision of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections and juveniles under the supervision of the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs.
In addition to learning the technical skills they need for careers, students also learn life skills, including interview and resume skills, and work with an employment transition coordinator who helps students find, obtain and keep jobs after release.
"An investment in trades education for Oklahomans is an investment in the Oklahoma economy," said Oklahoma CareerTech State Director Brent Haken. "The hope for the future that Skills Centers education brings to future generations is unmatched and impossible without the partnership with the Department of Corrections. Together we are making the state a better place to work, live and raise a family by bringing individuals the skills they need to prosper."
J.H. Lilley Correctional Center is a minimum security facility that houses approximately 800 male inmates. It opened in 1983.
The new Skills Center facility is expected to be completed by early spring 2027, Burnett said.
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Oklahoma CareerTech: Oklahoma's Workforce Leader
The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education provides leadership and resources and assures standards of excellence for a comprehensive statewide system of career and technology education. The system offers programs and services in 29 technology center districts operating on 63 campuses, 394 PK-12 school districts, 20 Skills Centers campuses that include three juvenile facilities and 49 adult education and family literacy providers.
The agency is governed by the State Board of Career and Technology Education and works closely with the State Department of Education and the State Regents for Higher Education to provide a seamless educational system for all Oklahomans.
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Original text here: https://oklahoma.gov/careertech/media-center/press-releases/2026/careertech-breaks-ground-on-new-skills-center-facility.html
N.Y. Motor Vehicles Dept.: Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Results of Statewide Memorial Day Weekend Impaired Driving Enforcement Mobilization
ALBANY, New York, June 6 -- The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles issued the following news release:
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Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Results of Statewide Memorial Day Weekend Impaired Driving Enforcement Mobilization
27,280 Tickets Issued Statewide for Various Vehicle and Traffic Law Violations
1,108 Tickets Issued Statewide for Impaired Driving
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The Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) today announced law enforcement agencies throughout the state issued 27,280 tickets for various vehicle and traffic law violations, including 1,108 tickets for impaired
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ALBANY, New York, June 6 -- The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles issued the following news release:
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Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Results of Statewide Memorial Day Weekend Impaired Driving Enforcement Mobilization
27,280 Tickets Issued Statewide for Various Vehicle and Traffic Law Violations
1,108 Tickets Issued Statewide for Impaired Driving
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The Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) today announced law enforcement agencies throughout the state issued 27,280 tickets for various vehicle and traffic law violations, including 1,108 tickets for impaireddriving and 4,431 tickets for speeding, during a statewide mobilization targeting impaired drivers over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The enforcement period ran from May 22 through May 25.
"We hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend celebrating the start of the summer season with friends and family," said Acting Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Commissioner Christian Jackstadt. "Unfortunately, as these results show, some made the irresponsible choice to drive impaired and recklessly. We are grateful to our law enforcement agencies for their committed efforts to crack down on dangerous drivers to make our highways as safe as possible, and we thank all the motorists who made responsible choices behind the wheel."
During the campaign, state and local law enforcement officers utilized sobriety checkpoints and increased patrols to deter, identify and arrest impaired drivers. The statewide initiative was funded by STOP-DWI and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee.
New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, "Safety is a top priority for the State Police; for our troopers, and the drivers and passengers we serve on New York's roadways. That is why initiatives like the Memorial Day traffic enforcement are so critical in facing the common threat of impaired driving head-on. Our hope is to not have to knock on another door to tell someone their loved one is not coming home because of an impaired driver. I thank our partners at the Department of Motor Vehicles and our members for the work they do to continuously improve safety on our roadways."
New York State Association of Chiefs of Police President and Town of Brighton Police Department Chief David Catholdi said, "The majority of motorists drove safely during the Memorial Day weekend, however, there were those who still continued to make poor choices and operated their vehicles while impaired by drugs and alcohol. This resulted in many being arrested during the most recent enforcement initiatives. Local law enforcement agencies will continue to monitor our highways throughout the 2026 calendar year in order to identify impaired drivers and enforce the other traffic laws of New York State to keep our roadways safe for everyone."
As part of the enforcement, law enforcement officers also targeted speeding and aggressive drivers across the state. Below is a breakdown of the total tickets that were issued.
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Violation ... Number of Tickets
Impaired Driving ... 1,108
Distracted Driving ... 964
Move Over Law ... 245
Speeding ... 4,431
Seatbelt ... 2,623
Other Violations ... 17,909
Grand Total ... 27,280
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During the Memorial Day weekend enforcement in 2025, law enforcement agencies throughout the state issued 34,245 tickets for various vehicle and traffic law violations, including 1,404 tickets for impaired driving and 6,139 tickets for speeding.
This enforcement campaign is one of several coordinated initiatives sponsored each year by the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) to reduce alcohol and other drug-related traffic crashes. These targeted mobilizations provide resources to law enforcement statewide to increase DWI patrols and sobriety check points during the campaign period. Other impaired driving campaigns occur around St. Patrick's Day, Independence Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and periods of time from August to September and December to January.
The GTSC and the New York State STOP-DWI Foundation remind motorists that their "Have a Plan" mobile app, is available for Apple, Android and Windows smartphones. Users can locate and call a taxi service or ride share and program a designated driver list. The app also provides information on DWI laws and penalties, and it even allows users to report a suspected impaired driver.
New Yorkers struggling with addiction, or whose loved ones are struggling, can find help and hope by calling the state's toll-free, 24-hour, 7-day-a-week HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (Short Code 467369). Available addiction treatment including crisis/detox, inpatient, community residence or outpatient care can be found through the NYS OASAS website (https://oasas.ny.gov/).
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Original text here: https://dmv.ny.gov/news/governors-traffic-safety-committee-announces-results-of-statewide-memorial-day-weekend
N.J. Environmental Protection Dept.: Sherrill Administration Releases List of More Than $90 Million in Open Space Acquisition and Park Development Projects
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 6 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release:
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SHERRILL ADMINISTRATION RELEASES LIST OF MORE THAN $90 MILLION IN OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION AND PARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Department of Environmental Protection Acting Commissioner Ed Potosnak today announced the Garden State Preservation Trust's approval of Green Acres funding awards totaling $90.6 million for local government and nonprofit projects to acquire open space, develop and improve parks, and enhance recreation and conservation resources in communities across
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TRENTON, New Jersey, June 6 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release:
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SHERRILL ADMINISTRATION RELEASES LIST OF MORE THAN $90 MILLION IN OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION AND PARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Department of Environmental Protection Acting Commissioner Ed Potosnak today announced the Garden State Preservation Trust's approval of Green Acres funding awards totaling $90.6 million for local government and nonprofit projects to acquire open space, develop and improve parks, and enhance recreation and conservation resources in communities acrossthe state.
Each year, DEP's Green Acres Program recommends to the Garden State Preservation Trust (GSPT) a list of projects to receive grant and loan funding. On May 28, the GSPT approved the funding list, which has been forwarded to the Legislature for development of an appropriations bill.
The list includes projects in every county, including acquisition of a parcel to create an urban pocket park in Hackensack and creation of a new trailhead park in Metuchen. The full list of projects approved for funding is at nj.gov/dep/greenacres.
"New Jersey's Green Acres Program is a national leader in open space preservation and has a long history of establishing and improving parks for the public's enjoyment," said Acting Commissioner Potosnak. "These green spaces beautify communities, connect neighbors, promote active lifestyles, and boost economic activity. They also improve air and water quality and enhance natural ecosystems. Together with our public and private partners, we are pleased to advance these exciting projects for the benefit of communities across the state."
Funding Recommendations by the Numbers
In total, 102 projects were recommended and approved for funding this year, broken down as follows:
* $23.2 million for 28 local (municipal and county) land acquisition projects
* $51.5 million for 53 local developments of parks and recreational facilities
* $800,000 for four local stewardship projects
* $9.6 million for eight nonprofit land acquisition projects
* $5.2 million for eight nonprofit recreational development projects
* $300,000 for one nonprofit stewardship project.
Park Development Projects
Local and nonprofit park development projects include:
* Addition of a new access point and footpath connection, playground and spray park, riverfront overlooks and pavilion, and the relocation of a baseball field at Riverside County Park South in Lyndhurst Township and North Arlington Borough, Bergen County.
* Creation of the Boonton Reservoir Trail in Morris County that will loop the expansive reservoir and provide first-time scenic public access.
* Construction of a completely inclusive playground at the Ewing Senior & Community Center in Mercer County.
* Creation of a new Metuchen Trailhead Park to increase access to the existing Middlesex Greenway in Metuchen, Middlesex County.
* Improvements to Lena Skelly Park in Pennsauken, Camden County, including a new inclusive playground, improved basketball and volleyball courts, and picnic amenities.
Open Space Acquisitions
Projects to help local governments and nonprofits acquire property as open space and recreational resources include:
* Hackensack in Bergen County seeks acquisition of a 0.2-acre property at 155 Main Street, that will be transformed into a pocket park.
* The nonprofit Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum will acquire a parcel in Montgomery, Somerset County, to preserve a historic resource and open space in the Sourland Mountain Region.
* Riverside Township in Burlington County proposes preserving a 4.2-acre property at the intersection of Whittaker and Fairview streets for passive recreation, such as walking and birdwatching, and for environmental education programming at the property.
Stewardship Projects
Stewardship projects that go beyond routine maintenance to enhance and protect parkland and natural areas include:
* Somers Point in Atlantic County will improve the DeFeo Lane Trail by creating a nature trail and viewing platforms overlooking Patcong Creek.
* Friends of Passaic County Parks will restore the Highlands Farm property at 335 Union Avenue, in Bloomingdale, Passaic County, by installing a pollinator garden and a new trail, and removing invasive species.
Green Acres Overview
Since its creation in 1961, Green Acres has supported public and private partners to protect over 725,000 acres of open space and provide hundreds of outdoor recreational facilities in communities throughout the state. The total acreage of protected open space, parkland, and farmland across New Jersey exceeds 1.6 million acres.
Green Acres funding comes from the Corporate Business Tax, loan and interest repayments, interest earnings, and previously approved projects that did not come to fruition. The new Green Acres Funding Dashboard was created to improve transparency while providing information about Green Acres funding allocations and availability across its three programs.
To learn more about the Green Acres Program, visit dep.nj.gov/greenacres.
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Original text here: https://dep.nj.gov/newsrel/26_0029/
Minn. State Auditor Julie Blaha Releases 2023 Special Districts Finances Report
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 6 (TNSrpt) -- The Minnesota State Auditor issued the following news release:
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State Auditor Julie Blaha Releases 2023 Special Districts Finances Report
State Auditor Julie Blaha released the 2023 Minnesota Special Districts Finances Report today. Minnesota has over 600 special districts that provide clean water, transportation, public safety, health, housing and other services to residents. Special districts are local government units created or authorized by state law to perform specific duties or to provide specific services in a limited scope.
"The 2023
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ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 6 (TNSrpt) -- The Minnesota State Auditor issued the following news release:
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State Auditor Julie Blaha Releases 2023 Special Districts Finances Report
State Auditor Julie Blaha released the 2023 Minnesota Special Districts Finances Report today. Minnesota has over 600 special districts that provide clean water, transportation, public safety, health, housing and other services to residents. Special districts are local government units created or authorized by state law to perform specific duties or to provide specific services in a limited scope.
"The 2023Minnesota Special Districts Finances Report shows governmental Fund revenues increased by 7% and governmental Fund expenditures increased by 3%," Auditor Blaha said. "This report, which covers the period between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024 (FY 2023), shows continued growth in revenues and expenditures as special districts delivered critical services across Minnesota."
The primary sources of revenues for special district governmental funds were state grants, charges for services, taxes and federal grants. In addition to governmental funds, many special districts establish enterprise funds to account for services that are financed and operated in a manner similar to private business enterprises.
Highlights of the report include:
* Special districts reported $1.6 billion in governmental fund revenues in 2023. State grants accounted for 37% of revenues, followed by charges for services and taxes at 16% each, and federal grants at 14%.
* Special districts reported $1.5 billion in governmental fund expenditures in 2023, including $1.3 billion in current expenditures, $141.5 million in capital outlays, and $89.3 million in debt service payments.
* Special district enterprise operations reported $2.2 billion in operating revenues, $3.0 billion in operating expenses, and a net profit of $369.1 million in 2023.
* Special districts reported $5.4 billion in outstanding long-term debt in 2023.
Four special districts accounted for $4.3 billion, or 80%, of all outstanding special district long-term debt in 2023.
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REPORT: https://www.auditor.state.mn.us/media/tk1p5bzv/specialdistrict23report.pdf
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Original text here: https://www.osa.state.mn.us/news/updates/press-releases-articles/2026/state-auditor-julie-blaha-releases-2023-special-districts-finances-report-june-5-2026/
Election Integrity Update From Ala. Secretary of State Wes Allen: "Noncitizen Pleads Guilty to Voting in Alabama Elections in Federal Court"
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 6 -- The Alabama Secretary of State issued the following news:
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Election Integrity Update from Secretary of State Wes Allen: "Noncitizen Pleads Guilty to Voting in Alabama Elections in Federal Court"
Following a referral from Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen to Trump's Department of Justice, a Mexican noncitizen has pleaded guilty to voting in multiple Alabama elections. Homero Ramos, 45, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraudulent voting in Marion County, Alabama, after voting in both the 2022 and 2024 general elections.
"Earlier this year, my Office referred
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MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 6 -- The Alabama Secretary of State issued the following news:
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Election Integrity Update from Secretary of State Wes Allen: "Noncitizen Pleads Guilty to Voting in Alabama Elections in Federal Court"
Following a referral from Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen to Trump's Department of Justice, a Mexican noncitizen has pleaded guilty to voting in multiple Alabama elections. Homero Ramos, 45, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraudulent voting in Marion County, Alabama, after voting in both the 2022 and 2024 general elections.
"Earlier this year, my Office referred25 noncitizens who illegally voted in Alabama elections to federal law enforcement authorities. A noncitizen residing in Marion County, who registered to vote prior to my election as Secretary of State, has pleaded guilty to two counts of fraudulent voting," Allen said. "My Office will continue our efforts to identify noncitizens illegally registered to vote and voting in our elections and I will refer them to law enforcement and ensure that they are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. I am thankful that President Trump shares my zero-tolerance policy for noncitizen voting and for his DOJ's particular attention to election integrity."
Secretary Allen thanks the United States Department of Homeland Security, the Internal Revenue Service, and the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Alabama--particularly Assistant United States Attorney Brett A. Janich--for their work investigating and prosecuting this case.
Wes Allen is Alabama's 54th Secretary of State. The Secretary of State is Alabama's Chief Elections Official. Additionally, Alabama law gives the Secretary of State more than 1,000 different duties. To learn more about the Secretary of State and his responsibilities and duties visit www.sos.alabama.gov.
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Original text here: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/newsroom/election-integrity-update-secretary-state-wes-allen-noncitizen-pleads-guilty-voting
DEC Announces $525,000 in Funding for the Genesee River Watershed Coalition of Conservation Districts
ALBANY, New York, June 6 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release:
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DEC Announces $525,000 in Funding for the Genesee River Watershed Coalition of Conservation Districts
Funding Will Support Improved Water Quality and Ecosystem Resilience in the Lake Ontario Basin's Genesee River Watershed
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in partnership with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and the 10 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) in the Genesee River watershed, announced $525,000
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ALBANY, New York, June 6 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release:
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DEC Announces $525,000 in Funding for the Genesee River Watershed Coalition of Conservation Districts
Funding Will Support Improved Water Quality and Ecosystem Resilience in the Lake Ontario Basin's Genesee River Watershed
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in partnership with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and the 10 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) in the Genesee River watershed, announced $525,000for the Genesee River Watershed Coalition of the Conservation Districts (GRWCCD). This funding will accelerate watershed protection and restoration measures to improve water quality and support healthy, resilient ecosystems. Supporting SWCD programs aligns with recommendations and priorities in the Great Lakes Action Agenda, Lake Ontario Lakewide Area Management Plan, and other initiatives.
Great Lakes Program Director Shannon Dougherty said, "Strategic watershed-based partnerships like the Genesee River Watershed Coalition of the Conservation Districts are essential to protecting Great Lakes water quality and maintaining healthy, resilient working lands. Thanks to Governor Kathy Hochul's advocacy for the record high Environmental Protection Fund, this capacity funding will support the Coalition's efforts to work across county boundaries to build lasting partnerships and advance impactful on-the-ground projects to improve the long-term health of the Genesee River watershed and all who rely on it."
This key investment will support the GRWCCD to build professional capacity, leverage federal resources, and accelerate agricultural and resiliency-related projects to implement State plans to improve water quality in the Genesee River watershed, such as the Genesee River Nine Key Element Watershed Plan for Phosphorus and Sediment. The Genesee River is a federal priority for phosphorus reduction under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI).
Stretching from Pennsylvania to Lake Ontario, the 2,500-square-mile Genesee River watershed is an important economic and environmental corridor. It's 158-mile path, key tributaries (Oatka, Black, Wiscoy, and Canaseraga creeks), as well as significant ponded waters including Silver Lake, Mt. Morris Reservoir, and the four westernmost Finger Lakes (Conesus, Hemlock, Canadice, Honeoye) provide public drinking water, recreation opportunities, and support local agricultural and tourism economies.
New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee Executive Director Bethany Bzduch said, "The Genesee River Watershed Coalition works to address conservation challenges across the entire watershed. Building and supporting staff capacity within the coalition is key to advancing projects that will protect the Genesee River watershed and the long-term sustainability of our natural resources and our agricultural industry. The Department of Agriculture and Markets and the NYS Soil and Water Conservation Committee, alongside our partners at DEC and the Soil and Water Conservation Districts, are committed to ensuring critical resources, such as this funding, are directed to supporting staff capacity as well as strategic sediment reduction and water quality improvement projects."
Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District Executive Director Kelly Emerick said, "In 2015, the 10 SWCDs that encompass the Genesee River Watershed established the Coalition for the purpose of unifying their efforts to improve regional coordination of activities and enhance implementation. This funding provided by DEC will allow the GRWCCD to enhance efforts in reducing water quality pollutants entering the Genesee River and enhancing resiliency."
To learn more about Watershed Coalitions in New York State, please visit: Watershed Management - NYSDEC (https://dec.ny.gov/nature/waterbodies/watersheds/management#:~:text=Jersey%2C%20New%20York-,Watershed%20Coalitions,-Watershed%20Coalitions%20are).
This funding is provided through New York State's Environmental Protection Fund (EPF), a critical resource for environmental programs such as environmental justice, land acquisition, farmland protection, invasive species prevention and eradication, recreation access and water quality improvement projects. Governor Hochul's FY27 Budget reaffirms New York's commitment to environmental leadership by appropriating $425 million to the EPF, using $25 million from the Sustainable Future Program to provide a record $450 million for important environmental programs.
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Original text here: https://dec.ny.gov/news/press-releases/2026/6/dec-announces-525000-in-funding-for-the-genesee-river-watershed-coalition-of-conservation-districts
