Washington, April 20 -- Congressman Tim Kennedy issued the following press release:
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) and Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper announced today Kennedy's securing of $443,000 in federal funding to help Waterkeeper assess threats, risks, and solutions for Lake Erie's Eastern Basin, while offering enhanced place-based Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) opportunities for Western New York Students.
"The responsible stewardship of the Great Lakes ecosystem and its surrounding waterways is a critical cornerstone of Western New York's future," said Congressman Kennedy. "This federal investment will empower Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper to expand critical monitoring, confront emerging threats like harmful algal bl...