# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Rockland Riverway Trail Public Hearing
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join Rockland County for a public hearing for the Rockland Riverway Trail on August 13!About this EventOn Thursday, August 13, Rockland County will be hosting an in-person public hearing to share updates on the Rockland Riverway Trail’s progress and collect community input on the Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS) as part of the upcoming comment period.What is a Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS)?The Comment Period, which begins July 29 and ends August 24, is the next step in the environmental review process for the project. During this public comment period, Rockland County will collect verbal and written comments from the public that will contribute to the development of the Draft General Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS). The DGEIS is a comprehensive document that evaluates a project’s long-term potential environmental, social, and economic impacts to comply with federal, state, or local review.On July 29, Rockland County will publish a DGEIS hearing notice, which starts a public comment period where the public can review and comment on the DGEIS.The document is available for review prior to the meeting at: rockland-riverwaytrail.comThe document includes information about:The project’s purpose and needsProject elements that Rockland County will consider during the project timelineAlternatives that will be evaluated in the DGEISPublic input is an important part of the DGEIS process. All comments received verbally or in writing during the public comment period will be formally included in the DGEIS – your input is important!About the Public HearingThe meeting will be hosted in-person in the Besso Room in the Palisades Center on August 13, beginning at 5 PM.During the meeting, the project team will give a brief presentation on Rockland Riverway Trail updates and an overview of the project’s DGEIS process and next steps towards final design.Following the presentation, registered commenters will have an opportunity to share comments of no more than 3 minutes on what alternatives and what environmental impacts should be studied in the development of the project.Registering for the EventPlease register for this event to attend and/or verbally comment in person.When you click to register, please indicate if you would like to make a verbal comment during the meeting. More detailed information about providing a verbal comment will be sent to the e-mail address you use to register the week of the hearing.If you have questions about the upcoming meeting, please contact rocklandriverwayevents@gmail.com.Please note that this meeting will be photographed and recorded for project documentation and promotion of future Rockland Riverway Trail engagement opportunities. If you have any concerns about this, please speak with the Rockland Riverway Trail when you arrive at the registration table.Interpretation and Translation ServicesCommunity meeting materials can be provided in English, Spanish, Yiddish, and Creole. Interpretation services during the meeting can be offered in Spanish, Yiddish, Creole, and American Sign Language. To request interpretation or translation services, please contact us at rocklandriverwayevents@gmail.com on or before Friday, July 31.For accommodations for individuals with disabilities or any additional questions or concerns, please contact us at rocklandriverwayevents@gmail.com. For more information on the project and more upcoming community engagement events, please visit rockland-riverwaytrail.com.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-nyack/rockland-riverway-trail-public-hearing/100001994750951794
- **Event Categories**: meetups, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 3 hours
  - Location: Palisades Center (Besso Room)
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: West Nyack
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Palisades Center (Besso Room)
- **lat**: 41.0975353
- **long**: -73.9580246
- **full address**: Palisades Center (Besso Room), 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Rockland Riverway Trail Public Hearing being held?
  - **A:** Rockland Riverway Trail Public Hearing takes place on Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Palisades Center (Besso Room), 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Rockland Riverway Trail Public Hearing?
  - **A:** Rockland Riverway Trail Public Hearing is organized by Rockland County.

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