Ed Day, Rockland County Executive
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 7, 2020
Contact: Kathy Galione - 845-364-2932
Rockland Conservation & Service Corps to Host
New City, NY, – Please join the Rockland Conservation & Service Corps (RCSC), their friends and supporters as we celebrate the accomplishments of our 15 Conservation Corps Members from 1 - 4 PM on Tuesday, August 11th at the Rockland County Fire Training Center, 35 Firemens Memorial Drive, Pomona, NY.
RCSC Corps Members will be showcasing demonstrations that summarize the key environmental concepts, projects and achievements they accomplished at six site placements throughout the Rockland region. Projects include: the maintenance and construction of walking and hiking trails, drainage and flooding mitigation on behalf of several municipalities and service with the Rockland County Drainage Agency, Division of Environmental Resources, Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory, and Hudson River Fish Advisory with Cornell Cooperative Extension, among many others.
Presentations involve demonstrations, videos, games, and other creative projects highlighting the Conservation Corps' summer of service to Rockland. These engaging displays will also educate about important local environmental issues.
Presentations will begin at 1 pm and pause at 2 pm to feature guest speakers and award presentations. Demonstrations will resume after guest speakers and continue until 4 pm.
Due to capacity restrictions, RSVPs are highly recommended. All safety protocols will be adhered to including social distancing and face mask use.
For more information or to RSVP, please call 845-364-2932 Or e-mail galionek@co.rockland.ny.us.
August 7, 2020
Contact: Kathy Galione - 845-364-2932
Rockland Conservation & Service Corps to Host
Celebration of Summer Accomplishments
New City, NY, – Please join the Rockland Conservation & Service Corps (RCSC), their friends and supporters as we celebrate the accomplishments of our 15 Conservation Corps Members from 1 - 4 PM on Tuesday, August 11th at the Rockland County Fire Training Center, 35 Firemens Memorial Drive, Pomona, NY.
RCSC Corps Members will be showcasing demonstrations that summarize the key environmental concepts, projects and achievements they accomplished at six site placements throughout the Rockland region. Projects include: the maintenance and construction of walking and hiking trails, drainage and flooding mitigation on behalf of several municipalities and service with the Rockland County Drainage Agency, Division of Environmental Resources, Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory, and Hudson River Fish Advisory with Cornell Cooperative Extension, among many others.Presentations involve demonstrations, videos, games, and other creative projects highlighting the Conservation Corps' summer of service to Rockland. These engaging displays will also educate about important local environmental issues.
Presentations will begin at 1 pm and pause at 2 pm to feature guest speakers and award presentations. Demonstrations will resume after guest speakers and continue until 4 pm.
Due to capacity restrictions, RSVPs are highly recommended. All safety protocols will be adhered to including social distancing and face mask use.
For more information or to RSVP, please call 845-364-2932 Or e-mail galionek@co.rockland.ny.us.