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Living with the Bay

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Final Community Outreach Plan

(Objective #10)

July 2017

Resiliency Strategy

Public Outreach Strategy for LWTB Watershed Management Plan

#200-87963-17001

July 2017

PRESENTED TO PRESENTED BY

Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery

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New York, New York 10004

Tetra Tech

5 Hanover Square

New York, NY 10004

P +1-646-576-4034

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Public Outreach Strategy

For Living with the Bay Watershed Management Plan

Living with the Bay Resiliency Strategy

FINAL

Living with the Bay

Monitoring and Tracking Plan


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................. 2

2.0 OUTREACH GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................................... 2

3.0 TARGET AUDIENCES ................................................................................................................................................. 3

3.1 Technical Advisory Committie (TAC) ..................................................................................................................... 3

3.2 Citizens Advisory Committie (CAC) ....................................................................................................................... 4

3.3 Federal Government .............................................................................................................................................. 4

3.4 State Government .................................................................................................................................................. 5

3.5 Local Government and other groups ...................................................................................................................... 5

3.6 Public ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6

4.0 OUTREACH METHOODS AND MATERIALS ............................................................................................................. 6

4.1 Project website ....................................................................................................................................................... 6

4.2 Social Media ........................................................................................................................................................... 6

4.3 Meetings and activities ........................................................................................................................................... 7

4.4 Outreach Materials ............................................................................................................................................... 10

4.5 Media Coverage and Press Releases .................................................................................................................. 11

5.0 EVALUATION OF THE OUTREACH PROGRAM ..................................................................................................... 11

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1 Overall Schedule of meetings ......................................................................................................................8 Figure 2 Bi-fold brochure and push pin map ........................................................................................................... 11

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1 Evaluation Indicators ………………………………………………………………………………………………12

Disclaimer: The information provided in this document is based on the best available data and information

provided by others at the time of the preparation of this material and is subject to change.

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1.0 BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW

The Living with the Bay (LWTB) Program was awarded $125 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and

Urban Development (HUD) Rebuild by Design competition created after Hurricane Sandy. The purpose of the

LWTB Program is to increase community resilience in the Mill River and Hempstead Lake Park area of Long

Island by improving drainage and enhancing natural resources. These enhancements will help minimize the

community’s risk from flooding which can cause damage to life and property. To make these changes, the

Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR) and LWTB Program team members will need both political support

and technical assistance from local village agencies, businesses, residents, and other stakeholders. Therefore,

effective communication with these audiences is critical to gaining the buy-in and input needed to plan successful

on-the-ground projects to improve community resiliency.

This outreach strategy has been updated to reflect outreach activities through July 2017. Ongoing evaluation of

this outreach strategy should continue so that GOSR is able to measure the effectiveness of their outreach efforts

as the LWTB program progresses. Recommendations are provided throughout the strategy and indicators of

success, identified in section 5.0, should be used during the outreach planning and implementation process to

help GOSR determine whether the objectives have been achieved. Assessment of the indicators can help

measure the success of activities implemented and information distributed. An evaluation and adjustment section

should be added to this strategy to document the successes and failures of outreach tactics presented and

modifications documented to ensure the outreach goals and objectives are met. Continuous evaluation will help

clarify program objectives, keep activities clearly defined, and allow the impact of outreach activities to be

measured.

2.0 OUTREACH GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The overall goals of the LWTB Program have been defined as follows:

Resilience – Increase community resilience with respect to sea level rise and extreme weather events.

Quality of Life – Preserve quality of life in the community during natural disasters, emergency events, and tidal inundation.

Environmental Improvements – Restore the environmental health and water quality in the watershed.

Waterfront Access – Create and improve public access to the waterfront – lakes, river, and bay.

Public Education – Provide opportunities to educate the public on the multiple benefits of integrated water management and on safely interacting with shared resources.

Accordingly, public outreach efforts for the program have focused on the need to provide information about the planning and analysis that is being conducted to identify and assess proposed projects in the LWTB Program Area that will help achieve the program’s overall goals and objectives. Outreach has also been providing mechanisms to facilitate ongoing information exchanges between decision-makers and stakeholders before decisions are finalized and considers the public’s views when reaching those decisions. Within the context of these needs, the specific goals of the LWTB outreach strategy are as follows (achievements as of July 2017 are also noted below):

Provide the community with timely, project-specific information. o Objective: Create a Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) to facilitate stakeholder input.

The CAC was created in the fall of 2016 and convened for eight meetings.

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o Objective: Host several community meetings throughout the project planning process to keep the public informed.

The public has been invited to eight CAC public planning and implementation meetings to date.

o Objective: Provide information on the project website throughout the project planning process to keep the public informed.

The website is frequently updated by GOSR and includes details on upcoming meetings and summaries of past meetings.

Collect stakeholder and public input, on potential project outcomes, impacts, and priorities. o Objective: Encourage stakeholders and the public to review and comment on proposed plans in

person at the community meetings or in writing. The LWTB Project Team has solicited comments throughout the planning process.

Comment forms are provided at all CAC meetings and comments are accepted through an on-line form on the LWTB GOSR website.

o Objective: Host meetings with a Technical Advisory Committee to provide technical assistance and input on proposed projects and locations.

The TAC was created in the fall of 2016 and has convened for seven meetings.

Build public trust in the process and create a sense of community ownership to support implementation o Objective: At each subsequent community meeting, inform the public of any changes made to

project plans that were made to accommodate public concerns and desires, as applicable. At each public CAC meeting, GOSR and Tetra Tech provided updates on recent activities

related to the LWTB program and presented the CAC with updated materials for discussion.

o Objective: Through transparent public meetings and timely distribution of information via the project website and email distribution list, ensure that the public has up-to-date information to stay well informed thorough the project.

GOSR makes frequent updates to the LWTB website at https://stormrecovery.ny.gov/living-bay. The News/Announcements section of the site listing upcoming events, such as upcoming CAC meetings, and past events including CAC presentations and meeting summaries. In addition, Tetra Tech sends out meeting summaries to the CAC generally two weeks in advance of the meeting.

These goals follow the typical pattern for any environmental outreach program where the aim is to first make the

audiences aware of the issues, educating them on what needs to be done and the scientific rationale for project

selection, and motivating them to take part in making the LWTB Program a success.

3.0 TARGET AUDIENCES

Based on the goals and objectives of this outreach strategy, as well as the overall goals of the LWTB Program,

GOSR has identified several key target audiences whose participation is needed to increase community resilience

by mitigating local flooding and improving water quality, wildlife habitat, recreational access, and connectedness

with the natural environment. Listed below are the key audiences:

3.1 TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTIE (TAC)

The TAC consists of representatives from multiple departments and sub-agencies within the Nassau County

Department of Public Works, the Town of Hempstead and the Villages of East Rockaway, Hempstead, Lynbrook,

Malverne, Rockville Centre, and West Hempstead. In addition, East Rockaway Schools are also represented on

the TAC. Representatives from these entities understand the zoning and permitting requirements of each

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jurisdiction, as well as the local stormwater infrastructure in the program area. The TAC is charged with providing

local data and information, reviewing and commenting on draft sections of the watershed management plan as it

is developed, and helping LWTB staff at GOSR determine the feasibility of proposed projects. In addition, TAC

members help inform other staff within their departments and help ensure project acceptance and support at the

local level which speeds up implementation.

3.2 CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTIE (CAC)

As of July 2017, the CAC consists of 19 representatives from diverse communities across Long Island. Members

are local residents who are public, private and not-for-profit stakeholders from Brooklyn, East Rockaway, Freeport,

Island Park, Lindenhurst, Long Beach, Lynbrook, Malverne, Oceanside, Rockville Centre, and Valley Stream. The

CAC functions in an advisory role; rather than a decision-making role. The CAC collaborates on potential

partnerships to leverage funds and implement long-term monitoring programs; advise on how projects can benefit

local communities, ecosystems, economy and social resilience; reviews the project’s conceptual development

throughout the entire planning, design, and construction process; and serves as conduits to provide information to

other local stakeholders and citizens to help build trust in the process and acceptance of selected projects.

The CAC has two designated co-chairs. Members are as follows:

Shelley Brazley

Daniel Caracciolo

Justin Corbo

Joseph Forgione (co-chair)

Daniel Horn

Jay T. Korth

Joseph Landesberg

James Loglisci

Linda Marshall

Arthur Mattson

Andrew Miller

Raymond Pagano

Leslie Price

Gregory Rinn

Thomas Rozakis

Jim Ruocco

David Stern (co-chair)

Brien Weiner

Amy Wolf

3.3 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Because there are several federal requirements that must be adhered to when designing and constructing projects under the LWTB Program, multiple federal agencies are informed and consulted through monthly federal agency briefings as progress proceeds on the different LWTB design and permitting efforts. The following federal agencies hold jurisdiction over laws and regulations that affect various program components:

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – HUD provides funding for the selected projects under the LWTB Program through a Community Development Block Grant. All projects must meet HUD’s eligibility requirements before HUD will obligate the funds. HUD has and will be reviewing documentation provided by GOSR. Most of the documentation by GOSR has been in the form of Action Plan Amendments from GOSR to HUD. This is a very formal process with draft documents, senior GOSR staff review, final documents, legal notice advertisements, public hearing, submittal to HUD, etc.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) – The Corps is responsible for overseeing and issuing permits related to activities such as dredging or construction of breakwaters in waters of the United States, which are considered to include all surface waters such as all navigable waters and their tributaries, but also includes non-navigable waterbodies, perennial and intermittent streams, wetlands, mudflats, and ponds.

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The entire LWTB Program Area falls within the Corps’ New York District jurisdiction. Any projects under the LWTB Program that involve construction or restoration in waters of the U.S. will require approval by the Corps.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) – The New York Field Office of Ecological Services, a function of the USFWS, is responsible for the conservation and restoration of fish and wildlife habitat, especially wetland habitat. The field office oversees efforts to protect threatened and endangered species and reviews proposals for wetland alterations and recommend measures to enhance fish and wildlife resources in New York. Any projects under the LWTB Program that could impact fish and wildlife will be reviewed by the USFWS, especially those that might affect fish passage.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – FEMA identifies flood hazards, assesses flood risks and partners with states and communities to provide accurate flood hazard and risk data to guide them to mitigation actions. FEMA maintains and updates data through Flood Insurance Rate Maps and risk assessments.

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) - USCG is the principal federal agency responsible for maritime safety, security, and environmental stewardship in U.S. ports and waterways. USCG is considered a regulatory stakeholder for projects in or adjacent to navigable waterways. USCG’s role is to review permit documents from a waterway vessel operations and maintenance perspective.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – EPA Region 2 serves New York and will be consulted during the project regarding plans for remediation of any contaminated soils, work within wetland boundaries, work that affects local discharge permits, impacts on water quality, and other potential environmental impacts.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries – Formerly the National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA Fisheries is responsible for the stewardship of ocean resources. NOAA Fisheries will be consulted during the regulatory permitting phase of the design process to ensure minimal impacts on marine ecosystems, especially threatened or endangered species. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation oversees the Endangered Species Act protections in New York.

3.4 STATE GOVERNMENT

In addition to federal programs and regulations that must be considered during plan development, there are also many state requirements that must be met when designing and constructing projects under the LWTB Program. Throughout the project, GOSR and Tetra Tech are consulting with the following state agencies:

Department of Environmental Conservation

Natural Heritage Program

Office of Parks, Recreation, & Historic Preservation

Department of Transportation

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Department of State Division of Coastal Resources and Waterfront Revitalization

Office of General Services

3.5 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER GROUPS

Elected officials, as well as staff at local village, town, and county departments, commissions, and agencies are valuable sources of information for developing the watershed plan. In addition, local schools, environmental groups, civic associations, and other groups play a role in helping shape the plan either by providing data,

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historical context, and information on perceptions and community use needs relating to public access. Input and participation has and continues to be sought from the key municipalities and groups listed below:

Village of Rockville Centre

Village of Lynbrook

Village of East Rockaway

Village of Hempstead

Village of Malverne

Town of Hempstead

Nassau County

Operation SPLASH

Seatuck Environmental Association

Long Island Sound Study

New York Sea Grant

The Nature Conservancy

Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island

Sustainable Long Island

3.6 PUBLIC

In general, the public has a greater understanding of environmental issues than it has ever had in the past and with

that comes a greater expectation of having a part in environmental decision making. Members of the community

within and surrounding the LWTB program area can play an integral part in maintaining and enhancing their local

environment. Actively seeking out and listening to the opinions and ideas of community members, and facilitating

their role in providing input, can improve decisions and results. The program area includes approximately 10,000

acres and approximately 28,400 parcels. Over 4,000 parcels in the program area were impacted by Hurricane

Sandy.

4.0 OUTREACH METHOODS AND MATERIALS

Multiple outreach methods and materials are being used to communicate with the identified audiences throughout

the project. All outreach activities support the goals of the overall LWTB Program and the specific goals of this

outreach strategy. The methods and materials are described in the sections that follow. Some were developed and

distributed by GOSR and others were developed and coordinated by Tetra Tech.

4.1 PROJECT WEBSITE

GOSR developed and frequently updates the project website (https://stormrecovery.ny.gov/living-bay-slow-

streams) as a means of sharing and archiving information, publicizing events and meetings, and documenting

progress. All public outreach and CAC meeting materials are posted on the site by GOSR. GOSR also added an

email link or other way for citizens to submit comments and questions through the website

(https://stormrecovery.ny.gov/content/living-bay-comment-form).

4.2 SOCIAL MEDIA

GOSR occasionally uses their Facebook page (NY Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery) and Twitter account

(@NYStormRecovery) to publicize meeting notices, project information, project or event photos, or other content.

In addition, the LWTB CAC created a Facebook page (@lwtbcac) to help publicize LWTB CAC meetings and other

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outreach events. GOSR’s Facebook page has approximately 1,775 followers and the Twitter account has

approximately 1,600 followers. The CAC Facebook page has 152 followers.

4.3 MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES

Weekly Project Team Meetings – As the development of the watershed management plan moves along, GOSR

staff, Tetra Tech, and other project team members have weekly meetings (Thursdays) to discuss project issues

and updates, and progress as the process moves along.

TAC and CAC Meetings – TAC and CAC meetings provide an opportunity for municipal staff, stakeholders and the public to learn about progress being made regarding project planning and design and provides a mechanism for comments and input at key stages in the process. These meetings serve as a forum for networking and sharing ideas for solutions that need to overcome barriers to implementation (see photo to the right).

CAC Meeting Publicity: o Email – Tetra Tech staff sent invitations for each CAC meeting approximately two weeks

prior to each meeting. Those invitations included a 1-page meeting flyer (Spanish versions of flyers were also generated for CAC meetings #5 through #8), an email notice, and technical read-ahead materials. The email asked CAC members to distribute the meeting notice to their networks. See Appendix A for the CAC meeting flyers.

o Online - GOSR staff updated the project website to notify the public of each upcoming meeting at least two weeks prior to the meeting.

o Social media – The LWTB CAC posts information about upcoming CAC meetings on their Facebook page.

o Posted Notices - Tetra Tech staff posted copies of the meeting flyer (English and Spanish versions) at numerous locations within the project area within 1 week of the meeting date. See below for the list of locations where both the English and Spanish versions of the flyer have been posted.

American Legion in Oceanside East Rockaway Public Library East Rockaway Senior/Recreation Center East Rockaway Village Hall Hempstead Town Clerk/Hempstead Town Hal Hempstead Post Office and Public Library Hempstead Village Hall and Town Clerk/Town Hall Hispanic Counseling Center in Hempstead Kennedy Memorial Park, Community & Recreation Center in Hempstead Knights of Columbus in Oceanside Long Island Hispanic Soccer Club in Hempstead Lynbrook Post Office Lynbrook Village Library and Village Hall Long Beach Latino Civic Association Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre

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Molloy College Student Center in Rockville Centre Nichols Court in Hempstead Oceanside Library Rockville Centre Recreation Center in Rockville Centre Rockville Centre Town Hall Veterans Affairs Northport Medical Center in Northport

A PowerPoint presentation is provided at each

TAC/CAC meeting and is posted on the

project website following the meetings. TAC

meetings are conducted one month prior to

CAC meetings to ensure that the municipal

staff have time to review and comment on

proposed plans and rationale prior to

presentation to the CAC and public. In

addition, any relevant considerations raised at

the CAC public meetings are brought back to

the TAC for discussion at the subsequent TAC

meeting. This iterative, staggered meeting

process allows adequate time for

incorporation of comments and ensures that all

parties remain informed at the appropriate time

intervals throughout the project. Figure 1 shows how the meetings are staggered and what topics were covered at

each meeting.

As of July 2017, GOSR has conducted eight meetings of the CAC and seven meetings of the TAC. All seven TAC

meetings were held at the GOSR office in Farmingdale, NY. The CAC meeting locations were as follows (see

Appendix A for the CAC meeting flyers):

CAC #1: Rockville Centre Public Library on May 24, 2016

CAC #2: Malvern Village Hall on August 22, 2016

CAC #3: Village of East Rockaway Senior Center on December 20, 2016 (first CAC meeting held after

the development of the plan began)

CAC #4: Molloy College in Rockville Centre on February 28, 2017

CAC #5: Knights of Columbus in Oceanside on March 28, 2017

CAC #6: Knights of Columbus in Oceanside on May 23, 2017

CAC #7: Knights of Columbus in Oceanside on June 20, 2017

CAC #8: Knights of Columbus in Oceanside on July 25, 2017

CAC #9: Kinights of Columbus in Oceanside on September 26, 2017

Many of the CAC meetings were held at various locations throughout the program area to allow maximum

attendance by citizens from different areas. However, the last four CAC meetings were held at the Knights of

Columbus in Oceanside because the facility could accommodate large numbers of attendees and provided the

most flexibility regarding audio visual needs and capabilities.

Tetra Tech documented all comments and questions raised at the CAC public meetings to ensure that relevant

concerns were considered and addressed, to the extent feasible, in the watershed plan. CAC meeting summaries

were provided to GOSR for review and comment. Once comments were addressed, GOSR uploaded the final

summary to the project website.

Figure 1 overall Schedule of meetings

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Materials provided for each meeting (either in hard copy or emailed prior to the meeting) are as follows:

Meeting agenda

Attendee sign-in sheet

LWTB informational brochure (see below)

Meeting presentation that includes recaps, items for discussion, and look ahead topics

Name tags

Table tents for CAC members

Large mounted poster of program area map (each public attendee was asked to note where they live on

the map with a push pin. This provided an easy way for attendees to understand the program area

boundaries and connects them to the project. For project staff, it highlighted where the most citizen

interest is geographically and where outreach gaps might exist.)

Meeting summary – generally posted to the GOSR LWTB project website within 2 weeks of a CAC

meeting.

Field Tours – GOSR and Seatuck continue to work with key

stakeholders such as the New York Equestrian Center in West

Hempstead and East Rockaway High School. Field tours will be

scheduled to take TAC and/or CAC members to problem areas and

potential project sites to better understand the issues and proposed

solutions.

Outreach events – GOSR has teamed with Seatuck and Nassau

County’s Parks and Recreation Department (Parks Department) to

educate the public on environmental issues and inform residents on

the LWTB program and updates. The primary goals of Seatuck’s

education program is to expose people to the diversity and beauty of

Long Island, NY. Seatuck frequently provides nature walks, children’s

presentations and programs, and demonstrations at their

environmental and nature centers and local parks. Nassau County’s

Parks and Recreation Department manages more than 70 parks,

preserves, museums, historic properties, and athletic facilities comprising 6,000 acres throughout the county. See

Appendix B for a list of past and future outreach events that have been hosted by Seatuck, the Parks Department,

Operation SPLASH, and GOSR.

In addition to partnering with Seatuck and the Parks Department, GOSR also hosted a Family Water Fair on May

20, 2017 at the Operation SPLASH Environmental Education Center in Freeport, NY (see photos to the right). For

this event, GOSR put out a press release through their Communications Department and Tetra Tech advertised

the event through numerous on-line event calendars and through social media. Tetra Tech also designed and

developed signs to advertise the event and attract pedestrians visiting the Nautical Mile. The event included fun

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and interactive games where children learned about water and the ecosystem through games such as Bird Bingo

Bird bingo, a groundwater demonstration, and an Alewife balance beam

challenge. While children were learning about the environment, parents

were learning about the LWTB Program through numerous posters and a

presentation by GOSR staff. See Appendix C for the Family Water Fair

event flyer and GOSR press release.

4.4 OUTREACH MATERIALS

Outreach materials described in this section were and are used to inform

stakeholders and the public about the project. These materials have

been distributed in a variety of ways to maximize their reach and

effectiveness. For example, they have been posted online for people to

view and download, handed out at meetings or other events, and

emailed to key stakeholder groups and citizens.

Project Logo – Tetra Tech developed a project logo (shown at right) that brands all

outreach and meeting materials. The logo incorporates the many benefits the LWTB

Program supports.

Potential project types and locations. This brochure has been updated as the project moved along to include revised FAQs and updates to the project types or sites. The brochure is posted on the project website and is distribute to TAC and CAC members and other key stakeholders. Recommendation: Use tidbits and graphics from the project brochure for social media posts.

Website Business Cards – Tetra Tech developed simple business cards with the project logo and URL for the public to pick up at the public CAC meetings. These cards can also be distributed as needed to other stakeholders during technical meetings or at other GOSR events.

Show Us Where You Live: LWTB Program Area Map – GOSR uses a large foam-core mounted poster of the program area at each CAC public meeting to invite attendees to mark where they live with push pins. Following each meeting, Tetra Tech took a photo of the map to record the distribution of attendees.

Problem Areas Map – Tetra Tech worked with GOSR and the TAC to develop a final problem areas map that can be shared on the project website and at time-appropriate CAC meetings. Recommendation: Share the web graphic via the social media outlets described previously.

Potential Projects Map – Once the draft potential projects are selected and agreed upon by GOSR and the TAC, Tetra Tech will develop a map showing the project locations and types. This map can be shared on the project website and at a time-appropriate CAC meeting.

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Final Projects Map and Implementation Timeline – When final projects are agreed on, Tetra Tech will develop a map showing the project locations and types. This map can be shared on the project website and at a time-appropriate CAC meeting. In addition, this map can replace the existing map in the bi-fold brochure. The map should also be provided as shareable web graphic for distribution via the social media outlets described previously. Tetra Tech will also prepare a shareable graphic of the implementation timelines for the selected projects.

4.5 MEDIA COVERAGE AND PRESS RELEASES

The media can be a very effective way to get outreach messages delivered. Building relationships with reporters

and writers at local newspaper and television outlets can help can get the word out in outlets for which members

of the target audiences are already accustomed to paying attention. Working with the news media and providing

content and stories ideas is also free. To gain maximum coverage, it will be important to incorporate local people

and issues of local importance in press releases, editorials, or other content. Quoting well-known or respected

members of the community will also help gain media traction.

Recommendation: GOSR’s Communications Group should develop a media plan that includes how and when to

communicate to the media and items that should be developed, such as a briefing PowerPoint presentation. The

plan should also cover who sets up and conducts the briefings on behalf of GOSR.

5.0 EVALUATION OF THE OUTREACH PROGRAM

Evaluation provides a feedback mechanism for continuous improvement of outreach efforts. Indicators of success

should be used throughout the outreach planning and implementation process to help GOSR determine whether

the objectives have been achieved. Table 1 provides a listing of the evaluation indicators that GOSR could use to

measure the success of suite of activities implemented and information distributed. Process indicators focus on

implementation activities, while impact indicators help assess the outcome or impacts produced by the outreach

activity.

Recommendation: GOSR should use the process and impact indicators below to develop an evaluation and

adjust plan to measure whether the outreach events and materials are impactful and help achieve the goals

described above. The items below are recommended ways to monitor and measure outreach efforts throughout

the planning and implementation process.

Figure 2 Bi-fold brochure and push pin map

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Table 1 Evaluation Indicators

Outreach Activities/Materials

Process Indicators Impact Indicators

Project website and

social media

# of web hits each month (progressive increase as project ramps up; spikes near CAC meetings)

# of new “likes” and “followers” to GOSR Facebook and Twitter each month (spikes near CAC meetings)

# of shares and re-tweets each month

Comments/questions submitted through website (provide a way for citizens who can attend meeting to be engaged in the process)

Attendance at CAC meetings (increase in attendance)

Awareness level of citizens (more informed audience, therefore fewer questions raised)

Meetings and Activities # of meeting flyers posted (locations) # of meetings/discussion held # and geographic distribution of

public citizens attending CAC meetings

# of informational presentations given # of field tours provided # of attendees at each

meeting/presentation Distribution of meetings and

presentations geographically # and type of new CAC members

added to roster

Outcome of meetings and activities (i.e., in what way did the meetings and presentations facilitate progress toward the final watershed management plan)

Level of diversity of the CAC membership

Qualitative feedback from field tour attendees

Number of questions/comments from the public at the CAC meetings

Collateral Materials # of brochures printed and distributed

# of times the brochure, FAQ and maps are downloaded from the website

# of events/meetings at which brochure and maps are handed out

Qualitative feedback from audiences on the fact sheets

# of independent outside requests for the brochure, FAQ and project maps

Media Coverage and

Press Releases

# and variety of press releases from GOSR or municipalities

# of newspaper articles or other news coverage (independent of GOSR supplied press releases or articles).

Public response to news coverage Attendance at events as a result of

press/media coverage

Appendix A

Living with the Bay Public Outreach Strategy

APPENDIX A: CAC MEETING FLYERS

Living with the Bay Rebuild by Design

C I T I Z E N S A D V I S O R Y C O M M I T T E E M E E T I N G # 1

Rebuild by Design Living with the Bay

The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery invites the public to attend the first Rebuild by Design (RBD) Living with the Bay Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting to discuss the coastal and social resiliency measures planned in and adjacent to the communities in the Mill River Watershed, in Nassau County, Long Island.

What is the Citizens Advisory Council (CAC): The CAC is a group of stakeholders assembled by the State to serve an important advisory and community engagement role with regard to planning and implementation of the Living with the Bay project.

For more information, please visit: • Rebuild by Design: http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/rbd • Living with the Bay: http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/living-bay-slow-streams

Meeting Details When: Tuesday, May 24th 2016 Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm Where: Rockville Centre Public Library

221 N. Village Ave. & Library Ln. Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Who: All are encouraged to attend

Purpose of Meeting • Learn about the Rebuild By Design Living with

the Bay project and recent progress • Meet Living with the Bay CAC Members

Living with the Bay Goals Promote physical, social, economic, and environmental resiliency by:

• Improving stormwater management techniques • Establishing ecological restoration • Revitalizing Hempstead Lake State Park and

Dam • Increasing social and recreational opportunities • Reintroducing of environmental indicator

species • Establishing educational and workforce

development opportunities

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The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery invites the public to attend the second Rebuild by Design (RBD) Living with the Bay Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting at the Malverne Village Hall. The meeting will provide an update on projects activities that are occurring throughout the watershed and new developments within the RBD social resiliency program. The meeting will also provide the CAC members with a briefing of what other Federal disaster recovery projects are taking place within the watershed and we will further develop outreach and citizen engagement strategies for the project.

What is the Citizens Advisory Council (CAC): The CAC is a group of stakeholders assembled by the State to serve an important advisory and community engagement role with regard to planning and implementation of the Living with the Bay project.

For more information, please visit: Living with the Bay: http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/living-bay Rebuild by Design: http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/rbd

Meeting Details When: Monday, August 22nd 2016 Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm Where: Malverne Village Hall

99 Church Street, Malverne, NY Who: All are encouraged to attend Purpose of Meeting

• Learn about recent progress on the project • Meet The RBD Design Team • Be given a briefing on other Federal disaster recovery

funds in the watershed

Living with the Bay Goals Enhance community resiliency by implementing physical, social, and environmental resiliency projects that support long term economic vitality and natural resource recovery in the Mill River Watershed utilizing: • Innovative stormwater management techniques that

address community flooding and improve water quality • Green infrastructure to buffer storm surge and wave

action; improve ecological conditions and restore and enhancing natural habitats.

• Greenways, urban pathways and blueways to increase recreational opportunities across the watershed

• Educational, workforce development and social resiliency programs in the region

http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/living-bay


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The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery invites the public to attend the third Rebuild by Design (RBD) Living with the Bay (LWTB) Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting at the Village of East Rockaway Senior Center. The CAC is a group of stakeholders assembled by the State to serve an important advisory role in planning and implementing the LWTB Program. This meeting will provide an update on recent LWTB activities by GOSR.

For more information, please visit: Rebuild by Design: http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/rbd Living with the Bay: http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/living‐bay‐slow‐streams

Meeting Details When: Tuesday, December 20, 2016Time: 7:00 – 8:30pmWhere: Village of East Rockaway

Senior Center 6 James Street East Rockaway, NY 11518

Who: All are encouraged to attend

Purpose of Meeting

Summary of recent LWTB activities

Final Vision Statement, Goals, and Objectives

Assessment of Waterbodies and Watershed Resources

Stormwater Management Laws Assessment

C I T I Z E N S A D V I S O R Y C OMM I T T E E MEE T I NG # 4


The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery invites the public to attend the fourth Rebuild by Design (RBD) Living with the Bay (LWTB) Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting at Molloy College in Rockville Centre, NY on February 28, 2017. The CAC is a group of stakeholders assembled by the State to serve an important advisory role in planning and implementing the LWTB Program. At this meeting, GOSR and its consultant will provide an update on recent LWTB activities related to the development of the Resiliency Strategy. In addition, information will be provided by New York State Parks on the design status of the LWTB projects within Hempstead Lake State Park.

Meeting Details When: Tuesday, February 28, 2017Time: 7:30 – 9:00pmWhere: Molloy College

Hagan Building – South Entrance (Kaiser Room 339)1000 Hempstead Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Who: All are encouraged toattend

Agenda Recap of Last CAC Meeting Update on Activities Since the Last Meeting

Presentation of Identified Problem Areas

Review Types of Problems in the LWTB Program Area

Roundtable Discussion of New York State Parks LWTB Projects

For more information, please visit: Rebuild by Design: http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/rbd Living with the Bay: http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/living‐bay

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Living with the BayRebuild by Design

The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery invites the public to attend the fifth Rebuild by Design (RBD)

Living with the Bay (LWTB) Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting at Knights of Columbus in

Oceanside, NY on March 28, 2017. The CAC is a group of stakeholders assembled by the State to serve

an important advisory role in planning and implementing the LWTB Program. At this meeting, GOSR and

its consultant will provide an update on recent LWTB activities related to the LWTB program and the

CAC will be presented examples of how potential LWTB projects will be prioritized.

Meeting Details

When: Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Time: 7:00 – 8:30pmWhere: Knights of Columbus

2985 Kenneth PlaceOceanside, NY 11572

Who: All are encouraged toattend

Agenda

Recap Last CAC Meeting

Update on Activities Since theLast Meeting

Review LWTB PrioritizationMethodology

Seatuck Presentation

For more information, please visit:• Rebuild by Design: http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/rbd• Living with the Bay: http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/living-bay

CO M I T E A S E S O R

D E C U I D A D A N O S

J U N T A # 5

Viviendo con la Bahía Reconstrucción de Diseño

La Oficina de Recuperación de Tormentas del Gobernador invita al público a asistir a la quinta reunión del Comité Asesor de Ciudadanos (reconocido como CAC) del programa Reconstrucción de Diseño Viviendo con la Bahía en Knights of Columbus en Oceanside, NY, el 28 de marzo de 2017. El CAC es un grupo de partes interesadas reunidas por el Estado para desempeñar un importante papel consultivo en la planificación y ejecución del Programa Viviendo con la Bahía. En esta reunión, nuestra oficina y su consultor proporcionarán una actualización sobre las actividades recientes del proyecto Reconstrucción de Diseño relacionado con el programa Viviendo con la Bahía y se presentará a el CAC ejemplos de cómo se priorizarán los proyectos potenciales de LWTB.

Detalles de la Reunion Cuando: Martes, 28 de Marzo , 2017 Hora: 7:00 – 8:30pm Donde: Knights of Columbus

2985 Kenneth Place Oceanside, NY 11572 Audiencia: Se anima a todos a asistir

Agenda

Recapitulación de la última reunión del CAC

Actualizaciones sobre actividades desde la última reunión.

Repaso de la metodología de priorización del programa Viviendo con la Bahía.

Presentacion de Seatuck

Para mas informacion, visite: • Reconstrucción de Diseño Rebuild by Design: http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/rbd • Viviendo con la Bahia Living with the Bay: http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/living-bay




The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery invites the public to attend the sixth Rebuild by Design (RBD) Living with the Bay (LWTB) Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting at Knights of Columbus in Oceanside, NY on May 23, 2017. The CAC is a group of stakeholders assembled by the State to serve an important advisory role in planning and implementing the LWTB Program. At this meeting, GOSR and its consultant will provide an update on recent activities related to the LWTB program and the CAC will be presented with the list of prioritized LWTB projects.

Meeting Details When: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 Time: 7:30 – 9:30 pm Where: Knights of Columbus

2985 Kenneth Place Oceanside, NY 11572 Who: All are encouraged to attend Agenda

Project Status Recap Last CAC Meeting CAC April 2017 Review Comments Project Prioritization Working Session with CAC

Public Comment

For more information, please visit: • Rebuild by Design: http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/rbd • Living with the Bay: http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/living-bay


C O M I T E A S E S O R


J U N T A # 6

Viviendo con la Bahía

Reconstrucción de Diseño

La Oficina de Recuperación de Tormentas del Gobernador invita al público a asistir a la sexta reunión del Comité Asesor de Ciudadanos (reconocido como CAC) del programa Reconstrucción de Diseño Viviendo con la Bahía en Knights of Columbus en Oceanside, NY, el 23 de mayo de 2017. El CAC es un grupo de partes interesadas reunidas por el Estado para desempeñar un importante papel consultivo en la planificación y ejecución del Programa LWTB. En esta reunión, GOSR y su consultor proporcionarán una actualización sobre las actividades recientes relacionadas con el programa LWTB y la CAC se presentará con la lista de proyectos LWTB priorizados.

Detalles de la Reunion Cuando: Martes, 23 de Mayo, 2017 Hora: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Donde: Knights of Columbus


Agenda

Estado del Proyecto Recapitulación de la última reunión del CAC comentarios

Revisión de comentarios del CAC en Abril 2017

Sesión de trabajo de priorización de proyectos con CAC

Comentario Público

Para mas informacion: • Rebuild by Design: http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/rbd • Living with the Bay: http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/living-bay




The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery invites the public to attend the seventh Rebuild by Design (RBD) Living with the Bay (LWTB) Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting at Knights of Columbus in Oceanside, NY on June 20, 2017. The CAC is a group of stakeholders assembled by the State to serve an important advisory role in planning and implementing the LWTB Program. At this meeting, GOSR and its consultant will provide an update on recent activities related to the LWTB program and the CAC will be presented with the updated list of prioritized LWTB projects.

Meeting Details When: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 Time: 7:00 – 9:30 pm Where: Knights of Columbus

2985 Kenneth Place Oceanside, NY 11572 Who: All are encouraged to attend

Agenda

Project Status Recap Last CAC Meeting Anticipated Cumulative Results Project Prioritization 30-Day Look Ahead Public Comment





J U N T A # 7


La Oficina de Recuperación de Tormentas del Gobernador invita al público a asistir a la sexta reunión del Comité Asesor de Ciudadanos (reconocido como CAC) del programa Reconstrucción de Diseño Viviendo con la Bahía en Knights of Columbus en Oceanside, NY, el 23 de mayo de 2017. El CAC es un grupo de partes interesadas reunidas por el Estado para desempeñar un importante papel consultivo en la planificación y ejecución del Programa LWTB. En esta reunión, GOSR y su consultor proporcionarán una actualización sobre las actividades recientes relacionadas con el programa LWTB y la CAC se presentará con la lista de proyectos LWTB priorizados.

Detalles de la Reunion Cuando: Martes, 23 de Mayo, 2017 Hora: 7:00pm – 9:30 pm Donde: Knights of Columbus


Agenda

Estado del Proyecto Recapitulación de la última reunión del CAC

Resultados Acumulados Previstos

Priorizacion del Proyecto Mirando hacia los próximos 30 días

Comentario Público

Para mas información visite: • Rebuild by Design: http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/rbd • Living with the Bay: http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/living-bay




The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery invites the public to attend the eighth Rebuild by Design (RBD) Living with the Bay (LWTB) Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting at Knights of Columbus in Oceanside, NY on July 25, 2017. The CAC is a group of stakeholders assembled by the State to serve an important advisory role in planning and implementing the LWTB Program. At this meeting, GOSR and its consultant will provide an update on recent activities related to the LWTB program and the CAC will be presented with the Resiliency Strategy.

Meeting Details When: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 Time: 7:00 – 9:30 pm Where: Knights of Columbus


Agenda

Welcome and Opening Remarks Recap Last CAC Meeting The Resiliency Strategy Next Steps Public Comment Adjourn





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La Oficina de Recuperación de Tormentas del Gobernador invita al público a asistir a la sexta reunión del Comité Asesor de Ciudadanos (reconocido como CAC) del programa Reconstrucción de Diseño Viviendo con la Bahía en Knights of Columbus en Oceanside, NY, el 25 de julio del 2017. El CAC es un grupo de partes interesadas reunidas por el Estado para desempeñar un importante papel consultivo en la planificación y ejecución del Programa LWTB. En esta reunión, GOSR y su consultor proporcionarán una actualización sobre las actividades recientes relacionadas con el programa LWTB y la CAC se presentará con la estrategia de resiliencia.

Detalles de la Reunion When: Martes, 25 de Julio, 2017 Time: 7:00 – 9:00pm Where: Knights of Columbus

2985 Kenneth Place Oceanside, NY 11572 Who: Se anima a todos a asistir

Agenda

Bienvenida Y Comentarios Estrategia de resiliencia Recapitulación del Hempstead Lake State Park (HLSP) Audiencia de revision ambiental.

HLSP Mesa Redonda Proximos Pasos Aplazar la reunion

Para mas informacion, visite: • Rebuild by Design: http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/rbd • Living with the Bay: http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/living-bay




The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery invites the public to attend the ninth Rebuild by Design (RBD) Living with the Bay (LWTB) Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting at Knights of Columbus in Oceanside, NY on September 26, 2017. The CAC is a group of stakeholders assembled by the State to serve an important advisory role in planning and implementing the LWTB Program. At this meeting, GOSR and its consultant will provide an update on recent activities related to the LWTB program.

Meeting Details When: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm Where: Knights of Columbus


Agenda

Welcome and Opening Remarks LWTB Resiliency Strategy Summary

Project Funding ERHS/Lister Park Update Smith Pond Update Mill River Greenway Update Educational & Workforce Outreach Update

NYS Parks Update Next Meeting





J U N T A # 9


La Oficina de Recuperación de Tormentas del Gobernador invita al público a asistir a la sexta reunión del Comité Asesor de Ciudadanos (reconocido como CAC) del programa Reconstrucción de Diseño Viviendo con la Bahía en Knights of Columbus en Oceanside, NY, el 26 de Septiembre del 2017. El CAC es un grupo de partes interesadas reunidas por el Estado para desempeñar un importante papel consultivo en la planificación y ejecución del Programa LWTB. En esta reunión, GOSR y su consultor proporcionarán una actualización sobre las actividades recientes relacionadas con el programa LWTB.

Detalles de la Reunion

When: Martes, 26 de Septiembre, 2017

Time: 7:00 – 9:00pm Where: Knights of Columbus

2985 Kenneth Place Oceanside, NY 11572 Who: Se anima a todos a asistir.

Agenda

Bienvenida y Comentarios

Estrategia de resiliencia LWTB

Financiamiento del Proyecto

ERHS/ Lister Actualización del Parque

Actualización de Smith Pond

Actualización de Mill River Camino Verde

Actualización de la fuerza de trabajo y alcance

Actualización de NYS Parks

La proxmina reunion

Para mas informacion, visite: • Rebuild by Design: http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/rbd • Living with the Bay: http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/living-bay


Appendix B

Living with the Bay Outreach Strategy

APPENDIX B: LIST OF PAST AND FUTURE OUTREACH EVENTS


LWTB Public Events

Name Date Time Location

Sponsor/

Municipality Notes

FRIENDS of the South

Shore Blueway

3/29/2017 7:30 PM 202 Woodcleft Avenue,

Freeport, NY

Operation

SPLASH

Not the best day. Working with the President on scheduling another

meeting for LWTB to present.

Lister Park 4th Annual

Spring Clean Up

4/22/2017 9-11AM Rockville Centre Lister

Park

RVC Deputy Mayor confirmed our attendance is welcomed.

Bird Tour Walking/Car

Tour

5/1/2017 7:45AM Hempstead Lake S.P.,

Field 1, Northeast corner

near carousel building

Seatuck • Monday, May 1 - Land-based Survey

- Survey Area: Mill River, from North Ponds down to Bay Park

- Start time: 7:45 a.m.

- Meeting location - Hempstead Lake S.P., Field 1, Northeast corner

near carousel building

- We will visit 8 additional "point count" locations along Mill River,

including Smith Pond, Bay Park, etc. (we'll move south down the river

by car).

- Overall survey will conclude around 2:00 or 3:00 p.m.

Spring Songbirds 5/6/2017 8:00 AM-9:00AM Hempstead Lake State

Park, Warbler Woods

(Parking Field 1)

Seatuck The spring bird migration is in full swing and the woodlands around

the Mill River are filled

with songbirds. Join us to enjoy the beautiful colors and melodious

songs of these miniature

migrants. Please see the attached flyer provided in the email 4.28.17

I love my Park

Hempstead Lake State

Park

5/6/2017 9:00AM-12:00PM HLSP Parks LWTB will have a table next to registration. All CAC members have

been registered. open field on the East side of Eagle Ave, just North

of the Southern State Parkway exit 18. Park staff and volunteers will

be cleaning the shoreline of North West Pond. Most volunteers get

there ahead of time for the 9:00am start and head straight down to

the shoreline.

LWTB Public Events


Sponsor/

Municipality Notes

Spring Botany Walk 5/20/2017 9:00AM-

11:00AM


Park, North Ponds

(Parking Field 2)

Seatuck Join Seatuck on a botanical ramble through the beautiful woodlands

and wetlands of the Mill

River’s upper reaches. Learn about the local plant life on a leisurely

walk to observe swelling

buds, some early blooms and other signs of spring at the river’s edge.

Please see the attached flyer provided in the email 4.28.17

LWTB Open House at

Operational Splash

5/20/2017 1:00PM-4:00PM 202 Woodcleft Avenue,

Freeport, NY

GOSR and

Operation

Splash

LWB Open House with stations for each component of the project

along with kids activities.

Horseshoe Crab

Adventure

6/8/2017 6:30PM-7:30PM Bay Park, East Rockaway Seatuck Each June, the full moon draws thousands of horseshoe crabs to

Long Island’s estuarine

beaches to mate and lay eggs. Join Seatuck Environmental

Association for an evening walk

along the shoreline in search of this ancient spectacle. Please see the

attached flyer provided in the email 4.28.17

In Search of Dragons 7/29/2017 10:00AM-

11:30AM


Park – South Pond

(Parking Field 2)

Seatuck Dragons do exist, but we’ll need nets instead of swords to get a close-

up look at this fierce

predator. We’ll learn all about the incredible dragonfly and the

important role it plays in the

ecosystem. Please see the attached flyer provided in the email

4.28.17

Insects and Spiders 8/12/2017 10:00 -

11:00AM

Hempstaed Lake State

Park, Hempstead

Seatuck Take a journey into the world of insects and spiders. The

program will begin with a short introduction on local insects

and spiders, followed by a guided hike to collect and identify

specimens using nets, bug boxes and field guides.

A Summer Pond 8/27/2017 10:30AM -

12:00PM


Park, Hempstead

Seatuck Join us as we explore the summer wetlands of the Mill River in

Hempstead Lake State Park. We’ll look at vertebrate &

invertebrates, wildflowers & trees, and any other discoveries

we come upon.

LWTB Public Events


Sponsor/

Municipality Notes

Flowers and Seeds

of Summer

9/16/2017 10:30AM -

12:00PM


Park, Hempstead

Seatuck Why are flowers so special? We’ll take a close-up look at some

and find out why they are designed the way they are and how

they form seeds. We’ll have some fun with flowers and take a

walk to find and identify some favorites.

Nature Hike 10/7/2017 10:30AM -

12:00PM


Park, Hempstead

Seatuck Join Seatuck for a hike along the trails. We’ll explore the late

summer woods and discuss the changes that have already

started.

Birds of the

Woodlands

11/11/2017 10:30AM -

12:00PM


Park, Hempstead

Seatuck Although many birds have flown south for the winter, the

woodlands of Long Island still boast an abundance of bird life.

Join us on this hike to look for some of the hearty birds that

stick around to tough out the coming winter season

Late Autum Trees 12/9/2017 7:00 - 8:30PM Hempstaed Lake State

Park, Hempstead

Seatuck Take a hike with Seatuck through the wetlands and uplands of

the park. Enjoy spectacular views of the Mill River and learn

about some of the trees that grow there.

NYRCR public

meetingsBay Park/East

Rockaway NYRCR

Drainage update

3/30/2017 7PM 376 Atlantic Ave, East

Rockaway

Nassau County NYRCR update to the committee and public.

HI/BI NYRCR Drainage

Update

4/26/2017 7PM Island Park Library Nassau County NYRCR update to the committee and public.

Appendix C

Living with the Bay Public Outreach Strategy

APPENDIX C: FAMILY WATER FAIR EVENT FLYER AND GOSR PRESS RELEASE


For more information about LWTB, please visit: • Rebuild by Design: http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/rbd • Living with the Bay: http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/living-bay

Family Water Fair on Freeport’s Nautical Mile

Join the fun at Operation Splash on the afternoon of May 20, 2017, and learn about the Living with

the Bay (LWTB) program. Established after Hurricane Sandy devastated parts of Long Island, LWTB aims to improve drainage and enhance natural resources to minimize the area’s risk from flooding and damage to life and property along the Mill River in Nassau County. Stop by and find out about the upcoming LWTB projects! While the parents are learning about LWTB, the kids will enjoy fun, interactive games and activities that teach about water and our ecosystem. Best of all, it’s free! Don’t miss it!

Event Details When: Saturday, May 20, 2017 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm Where: Nautical Mile

202 Woodcleft Ave, Freeport, NY 11520

Who: Adults and children of all ages (everyone!)

Event Activities

Presentations from the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR), Seatuck, Hempstead Lake State Park, and Tetra Tech

Children’s water exploration activities and games

Informational displays explaining how LWTB will improve public waterfront access, help communities be more resilient to sea level rise and extreme water events, and achieve other environment improvements



25 Beaver Street, New York, NY 10004 │ Recovery Hotline: 1-855-NYS-Sandy │www.stormrecovery.ny.gov

ANDREW M. CUOMO Governor

LISA BOVA-HIATT Executive Director

GOVERNOR’SOFFICEOFSTORMRECOVERYANDPARTNERSHOSTFREEFAMILYWATERFAIR

INFREEPORTONMAY20TH

OFFERINGKIDS’ACTIVITIESANDINFORMATIONONLIVINGWITHTHEBAY,THESTATE’SCOMPREHENSIVEFLOODPROTECTIONPROGRAMINTHEMILLRIVERCORRIDOR

TheLivingwiththeBayprogramisdesignedtoimproveandprotectthecommunitiesof

Hempstead,Malverne,RockvilleCenter,Lynbrook,EastRockaway,Oceanside,andBayPark

Freeport,NY(May17,2017)–OnMay20,2017,theNewYorkStateGovernor’sOfficeofStormRecovery(GOSR),OperationSPLASH,SeatuckEnvironmentalAssociation,HempsteadLakeStatePark,andTetraTechwillhostafreeFamilyWaterFairalongFreeport’sNauticalMileattheSPLASHEnvironmentalEducationCenterlocatedat202WoodcleftAvenueinFreeport.Whilechildrenplay,adultscanlearnabouttheLivingwiththeBay(LWTB)program,itsfloodreductionmeasures,plannedgreenspace,improvedwaterfrontaccess,andstormwatermanagementplans.LWTBstaffwillbeonhandtosuperviseactivitiesandanswerquestions.Event:FamilyWaterFair:OperationSplashandLivingwiththeBayDate:Saturday,May20,2017Time:1:00P.M.to4:00P.M.RainorshineLocation:202WoodcleftAvenue,Freeport,NY11520Admission:FreeContact:OperationSPLASH,516-378-4770Formoreinformation,visithttp://stormrecovery.ny.gov/living-bay.VisitorstotheFamilyWaterFaircanexaminemapsshowingwhereLWTBprojectsarecurrentlyproposed,andgetanswerstoquestionsabouthowthiscomprehensivepost-SandyresiliencyprogramfortheSouthShoreofNassauCountywillaffectandbenefitthecommunities.Peoplewillhavetheopportunitytolearnmoreaboutthefactorsthatcontributedtochoosingprojectsites,andhowtheproposedprojectsalignwithincreasingcommunityresilience,preservingqualityoflife,restoringandprotectingenvironmentalhealth,improvingpublicaccesstothewaterfront,andeducatingpeopleaboutwaterresources.Therewillbeafive-minutepresentationontheLWTBprogramatthetopofeveryhour.


WhiletheparentsarelearningaboutLWTB,kidsofallagescanenjoyfun,interactivegamesandactivitiesthatteachaboutwaterandourecosystem.Birdbingo,agroundwaterdemonstration,andanAlewifebalancebeamchallengearejustafewofthekids’activitiesplanned.AboutRebuildbyDesign–LivingwiththeBayBasedinNassauCounty,LongIsland,the$125millionLivingwiththeBayproject(devisedbytheInterboroTeamaspartoftheRebuildbyDesigncontest)aimstoincreasetheresiliencyofcommunitiesalongtheMillRiverandaroundtheSouthShore’sbays.Theundertakingproposestomitigatedamagefromstormsurgesbystrategicallydeployingprotectivemeasuressuchasconstructedmarshesanddikes;managestormwatertomitigatethedamagesfromcommonrainevents;aswellasimprovethewaterqualityinthebay.AspartofLivingwiththeBay,greenandgreyinfrastructureimprovementswillbemadealongtheMillRiver,therebybenefittingthecommunitiesofHempstead,Malverne,RockvilleCenter,Lynbrook,EastRockaway,Oceanside,andBayPark.Theprojectwillreduceinundationsandpollution,andcreatepubliclyaccessiblegreenwaysthatconnecttheSouthShore’scommunities.RebuildbyDesign:http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/rbdLivingwiththeBay:http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/living-bayAbouttheGovernor’sOfficeofStormRecoveryEstablishedinJune2013,GOSRcoordinatesstatewiderecoveryeffortsforSuperstormSandy,HurricaneIreneandTropicalStormLee.ThroughitsNewYorkRisingCommunityReconstructionProgram—aswellasitsNYRisingHousingRecovery,SmallBusiness,Infrastructure,andRebuildByDesignprograms—GOSRinvestsmorethan$4billionmadeavailablethroughtheU.S.DepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopment’sCommunityDevelopmentBlockGrant–DisasterRecoveryProgramtobetterprepareNewYorkforfutureextremeweatherevents.AboutTheNewYorkStateOfficeofParks,RecreationandHistoricPreservationTheOfficeoverseesmorethan250parks,historicsites,recreationaltrails,golfcourses,boatlaunchesandmore,whicharevisitedby69millionpeopleannually.ArecentstudyfoundthatNewYorkStateParksgenerates$1.9billionineconomicactivityannuallyandsupports20,000jobs.Formoreinformationonanyoftheserecreationareas,call518-474-0456orvisitwww.nysparks.com,connectonFacebook,orfollowonTwitter.AboutSeatuckEnvironmentalAssociationSeatuckEnvironmentalAssociationisamember-supported,nonprofitorganizationdedicatedtoconservingLongIslandwildlifeandtheenvironment.Theorganizationpursuesitsmissionbyemployingamulti-prongedapproachtovariouswildlifeconservationprojectsandofferinghigh-qualityenvironmentaleducationopportunitiesforLongIslandersofallages.Seatuck'seducationaloutreachincludesworkatthreenature-basedpubliceducationfacilitiesinSuffolkCounty.

AboutOperationSPLASHOperationSPLASHamember-supported,volunteer-drivennonprofitorganizationdedicatedtoimprovingthequalityoflifeonLongIsland’sshores.SPLASHpartnerswithindustrybusinesses,


nonprofitorganizations,governmentagenciesandacademicinstitutionstopromotecomprehensiveunderstandingoflocalwaterqualityissuesthroughhands-ontraining,identificationandproblemsolving.EstablishedinJune2013,GOSRcoordinatesstatewiderecoveryeffortsforSuperstormSandy,HurricaneIreneandTropicalStormLee.ThroughitsNYRisingHousingRecovery,SmallBusiness,CommunityReconstructionandInfrastructureprograms,GOSRinvestsmorethan$4billionmadeavailablethroughtheU.S.DepartmentofHousing&UrbanDevelopment’s(HUD)CDBG-DRProgramtobetterprepareNewYorkforfutureextremeweatherevents.MoreinformationaboutGOSRanditsprogramsisavailableonlineathttp://stormrecovery.ny.gov/

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