GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO PREVENT SPREAD OF AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES IN THE ADIRONDACKS

TUESDAY'S OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO PREVENT SPREAD OF AQUATIC INVASIVESPECIES IN THE ADIRONDACKS

53 Conservation Groups, Owners Associations, Local and State Governments Sign Agreement to Preserve Clean Water, Increase Recreation Opportunities and Promote Tourism


Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced an unprecedented agreement among 53 New York State agencies, municipal governments, property owners, lake associations, conservation groups, sporting groups and businesses to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species in the Adirondack region. The agreement will help preserve clean water, increase recreation opportunities and promote tourism in Upstate New York.

“In addition to being one of our State’s greatest natural treasures, the Adirondacks are a major economic asset for communities across Upstate New York, and today we are taking an important stand to protect the region from the threat of aquatic invasive species,” Governor Cuomo said. “Preventing the spread of these invasive species is crucial to safeguarding the Adirondack waters both today and for the future, and that will ensure that visitors can continue to experience the Park’s natural beauty. Working alongside our dozens of partners, we will help protect the region for years to come.”

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