Initiative to Improve Water Quality and Resiliency on Long Island

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Initiative to Improve Water Quality and Resiliency on Long Island

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced thatNew York will undertake an intensive and collaborative review of clean water needsin Nassau and Suffolk counties to increase resiliency against future storms, improve water quality and provide additional protections for Long Island's groundwater resources. This review will be undertaken in a series of meetings in conjunction with Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and with additional participation from federal officials and key community, business and environmental stakeholders. Following the review, recommendations will be provided to the Governor for immediate action.

"We need innovative solutions for protecting and improving Long Island's water resources that will last for generations," Governor Cuomo said. "Working with the community, environmental stakeholders and our local officials, we will identify the new challenges we face with increasing extreme weather events and examine the best advances for dealing with groundwater and surface water pollution. I am proud to have County Executive Bellone and County Executive Mangano joining with us to address these issues and look forward to our partnership in the weeks ahead."

"I am happy to collaborate with Governor Cuomo and Commissioner Martens to find solutions to ensure Long Island's water resources are protected and to make Nassau County more resilient to future storms. Addressing wastewater issues will help ensure our surface and ground waters are cleaner for generations to come and look forward to engaging with the state on this issue," said County Executive Mangano.

"Governor Cuomo's plan to engage scientists, experts and the public to find solutions for Long Island's wastewater problems is a welcome partnership and complement to Suffolk County's efforts to reclaim our water. Suffolk County residents care about our drinking water and improving the resiliency of our coastal communities. I look forward to continuing to work with our state partners in this critical area," said County Executive Bellone.

"I have spent my career working on issues that will preserve and enhance water quality on Long Island. I applaud the Governor for his interest and welcome his commitment to join with us in ensuring that Long Island will have a clear, pristine water supply for future generations," said Senator Ken LaValle

"I am pleased Governor Cuomo is focusing on Long Island water quality. This effort builds on funding added to the Environmental Protection Fund this year, which will be matched by Suffolk County. The funds will be used to take steps to address nitrogen sources that are impairing our water quality. I look forward to participating in this review and to working cooperatively in implementing solutions to protect our precious water resources," said Assemblymember Robert Sweeney.

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