US Senator Charles E. Schumer has announced a two-pronged strategy to address the issue of toxic algae blooms in Finger Lakes, New York, which impacted the end of the summer season for the community and farmers. Schumer is advocating for the passage of the Clean Water Infrastructure Act, which would provide funding to tackle water pollution. He is also calling for the inclusion of the Toxic Algae Control Act in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), to improve federal research and response to harmful algae blooms.
Click the link below to learn more about Senator Schumer’s efforts to combat toxic algae blooms and his proposed legislative solutions. This is crucial information for understanding the ongoing environmental challenges in Upstate New York and the federal response to it.