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From the February 2008 issue
DEC Recognizes Sullivan County Officials for Their Environmental Commitment
Recognizing the dedication of two Sullivan County officials to improving area stormwater management programs, DEC Commissioner Pete Grannis recently presented Pat Pomeroy and Patrick Casey with a token of the state's appreciation in a ceremony at DEC's headquarters in Albany.
Commended for Their Visionary Approach
Protecting natural flood plains will lessen the impact of a flood in developed areas
As supervisors of the Town of Rockland, Pomeroy and her successor Casey have been implementing an advanced program to reduce peak flood levels in the town. The two officials have also been acting to remove buildings and residents from dangerous flood-prone areas. This visionary approach involves protecting and restoring natural features, such as wetlands and flood plains, that help reduce the level and force of stormwater. Such an approach is highly responsible, as it also lessens the impact of flood waters on downstream communities.
"Former Town Supervisor Pomeroy and her successor, Supervisor Casey, have demonstrated their commitment to the community by taking a comprehensive approach to managing stormwater flows in the Town of Rockland," said Grannis. "Both have been responsive to the needs of the community and protective of some of the most outstanding riparian resources in the Catskills."
U.S. Representatives Also Acknowledged
Funding was secured to address recurrent flooding of the Upper Delaware River- photo courtesy of National Park Service
Along with the two town supervisors, Commissioner Grannis also thanked U.S. Congressional Representatives Maurice Hinchey, John Hall and Kirsten Gillibrand. Together they secured $700,000 in federal funds so the Army Corps of Engineers can study and develop solutions to water management and flood problems in the Upper Delaware River. This funding could allow for several new projects and maintenance work in the area.
