Mike Kaplowitz Unveils Plan To Save New York's Lakes
By Mike Connery on 08/20/2010 @ 10:18 AM
Mike Kaplowitz unveiled a Lake Improvement Plan that would channel funds from the state’s Environmental Protection Fund to help protect and preserve the Hudson Valley region’s lakes.
"This is a vital program that will improve the quality of life for thousands of residents living within our region’s lake communities, who are already financially stressed with high property taxes. The Hudson Valley has one of the most pristine natural environments in the state and the protection and preservation of the many lakes in the region are essential to our overall quality of life," Kaplowitz said.
Kaplowitz, a Westchester County Legislator, is the first politician in the state who has tried to tap into the environmental fund for lake remediation, which includes a line for water quality improvement. His proposal would offer communities choices from a toolbox of lake-restoring techniques including aerating, dredging, cutting weeds, removing debris, introducing weed-eating carp, improving deteriorated dams and others.
"Restoring these lakes will protect drinking water quality because some lakes flow into reservoirs. It will improve property values in the lake communities, enhance our environment and quality of life, and increase the recreational use of the lakes," Kaplowitz continued.
Kaplowitz's Lake Improvement Plan is only the latest policy initative from his campaign, which was recently profiled by The Albany Times-Union. Kaplowitz has also proposed a pension reform plan that could save taxpayers billions of dollars and has continued to fight hard for a property tax cap that New Yorkers desperately want and need.
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