BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The state’s Department of Environmental Conservation started Earth Week by introducing a new initiative focused on accessibility and inclusivity.
Leaders gathered at the Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve in Cheektowaga on Monday to announce multiple outdoor recreation projects. They say the goal is to connect people of all abilities with the environment.
“We’ll be working on the Phase 2 of our trails this summer, and then what they’ll expect to see is a visitor center that’s twice as big that’s going to have additional features and access for the communities to come in,” Amanda Lefton, NYS DEC Commissioner, said…