Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Public Meeting Notice

September 23, 2008

Jamesport State Park and Preserve Master Planning, September 23, 2008

Media Advisory

Who: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Long Island Region
What: Public Information Meeting for the development of a Draft Master Plan for Jamesport State Park and Preserve
When: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Riverhead Town Hall

The public is invited to participate in the development of a master plan for Jamesport Park and Preserve.

Under the direction of Commissioner Carol Ash, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is undergoing a master planning effort to advance the agency's goals of park revitalization, natural resource stewardship, education and interpretation, create new connections with other green space and improve sustainability practices.

Staff will provide a brief overview of the planning effort and an introduction to all of the resources and uses of the park. The public is invited to provide suggestions on issues, impacts and alternatives that should be addressed in the Jamesport State Park and Preserve master plan.

The meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 23rd at Riverhead Town Hall. If you are not able to attend the meeting, written comments are welcome and will be considered for the draft plan if they are received by October 17, 2008 to:

Elisabeth Pezzolla, Park Planner
Agency Building 1, 17th Floor
Albany, NY 12238
(518) 474-0456