Contributed by: Laura Briel

Excerpt below from: Auburn Citizen – auburnpub.com

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“The federal government should get involved in a regional effort to fight a non-native aquatic plant that is invading central New York watersheds, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer said Tuesday.

During a press conference at the Sherwood Inn across from Skaneateles Lake, Schumer announced he is asking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to look at the effects Eurasian watermilfoil is having on the Finger Lakes. Schumer also said he is asking the Army Corps of Engineers to develop an action plan with local and state officials to combat the problem and continue the progress of some local groups dedicated to keeping waterways clean.”