Supervisor George Hoehmann proudly announces that the Town of Clarkstown has been awarded a $67,500 grant from the NYSDEC to address invasive plant species at Congers Lake Memorial Park. The lake is plagued by invasive water chestnuts and dense vegetation, which block sunlight, leading to the demise of native aquatic plants and reduced oxygen levels detrimental to native fish species.
This grant will facilitate ongoing efforts to remove harmful vegetation from Congers Lake this spring, marking the beginning of a multi-year project aimed at safeguarding the lake’s future.
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