"The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many industries over these past two years, and New York's marine fishing industries were not immune," Governor Hochul said.
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75 Total Rail Cars Added to Reefs in 2020
Third Year of New York s Artificial Reef Expansion to Restore Marine Habitat and Grow Tourism and Recreation
Photos of the Deployment Can Be Found Here
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the final deployment of rail cars to the state s artificial reef network for 2020 which included the addition of seven rail cars to the Shinnecock Artificial Reef and four rail cars to the Moriches Reef. This final deployment of 2020 brings the total number of rail cars added to reefs in New York to 75 for the year. Rail cars were donated by Wells Fargo Rail Corporation during the third year of New York s historic expansion of artificial reefs.
DEC Announces Availability of Proposal to Expand State s Artificial Reef Network for Public Comment
State Releases Completed Permit Application to Enhance Existing Reef Sites, Create Four New Reefs
DEC Accepting Public Comment on Proposal until Jan. 15, 2021
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released the completed permit application to expand seven of the State s 12 existing artificial reef sites and create four new sites for public review and comment. The reef expansion and new artificial reef sites will provide additional marine habitat in New York s waters to support recreational and commercial fisheries and bolster industries such as tourism and diving, that rely on healthy marine ecosystems. The Notice of Complete Application posted today in DEC s Environmental Notice Bulletin starts a 30-day public comment period on the proposal to grow the State s Artificial Reef Network. DEC is accepting public comments through Jan. 15, 2021.