A listening tour is being launched by Gov. Kathy Hochul's administration for the public to provide input on how to spend $4.2 billion on environmental infrastructure upgrades around New York. 

Hochul's office on Monday also announced $425 million in a new round of water infrastructure improvement projects. 

The money was approved by voters last year as part of a borrowing plan and is the largest environmental bond in state history. Voters last approved an Environmental Bond Act in 1996. 

Supporters of the bond act, which include environmental organizations and labor unions, have pointed to the need to update water and sewer systems around the state as well as expand the number of electric vehicle charging stations in the coming years. 

Broadly, the bond includes $1.5 billion for climate change mitigation, $1.1 billion for mitigating flood risk and $650 million for water quality improvement. The istening tour is meant to allow the public potential input on projects around the state. 

"Over the next few months, the Bond Act listening tour will travel across New York to connect with key State officials about this historic and significant investment in our environment," Hochul said. "The listening tour will offer an opportunity for the public, municipalities, and other potential applicants to learn how they can leverage these funds to help New York State reach our climate goals while growing our economy. As Earth Week kicks off today, we look forward to implementing the historic Bond Act that will create a greener future for our communities, our infrastructure, and our planet." 

The first session will be held May 30 at the University at Bufflao. Additional meetings will be held around the state, but are yet to be announced.