(WNY News Now) – Chautauqua County – The Towns of Chautauqua and North Harmony in Chautauqua County have been awarded $100,000 each for Invasive Species Early Detection and Rapid Response, contributing to the broader allocation of nearly $3 million across 43 projects in New York State. These grants, part of the Department of Environmental Conservation’s Invasive Species Grant Program, target the mitigation of adverse impacts on the state’s natural resources, economy, and communities. Funding encompasses prevention, early detection, rapid response, lake management, research, and education initiatives.
Chautauqua County sees a boost in the fight against invasive species with the Towns of Chautauqua and North Harmony securing $100,000 each for Early Detection and Rapid Response projects. These grants, part of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Invasive Species Grant Program, aim to alleviate the negative impacts on the state’s ecosystems, economy, and communities.
“We are committed to protecting New York’s waterways, forest lands, and agricultural crops from dangerous invasive species,” Governor Hochul said. “This funding supports projects across the state that will help prevent the spread of invasive species in New York, protecting our natural resources, economy and public health from the negative impacts of this threat.”
The comprehensive funding, totaling nearly $3 million across 43 projects, covers a range of initiatives from preventing the spread of invasive species to lake management planning, research, and educational outreach. Chautauqua County’s allocation highlights the program’s commitment to localized efforts in combating the invasive species threat.
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