(a) educational programs which raise public awareness and appreciation
of the need for protecting, conserving, and restoring the state of New
York's aquatic natural resources.
(b) research relating to the marine and coastal district of New York.
(c) production of informational materials in print, audio, video,
electronic, or other media.
(d) production and distribution of exhibits, public service
announcements, and advertisements.
(e) programs which promote angling and sport fishing through
information and/or training.
3. The commissioner may accept grants from public or private sources
for the program. Any such monies shall be deposited in the marine and
coastal district of New York conservation, education, and research fund
established pursuant to section ninety-five-c of the state finance law.
The commissioner, in administering this section, shall seek to
coordinate the program with other public and private efforts, and may
undertake joint or cooperative programs with other public or private
entities.
4. The commissioner shall make rules and regulations necessary and
appropriate for the implementation of this section.