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Hear how moves by local conservation groups to keep hundreds of acres of land undeveloped will help keep water quality in the Finger Lakes clean. WAER Environment Reporter Chris Bolt has details.
The Nature Conservancy Central and Western New York Director Jim Howe says the investment Is paying off.
“We’ve actually been successful at protecting two parcels that are top-ranked in their ability to maintain clean water in Owasco lake.”
One of the parcels is 203 acres that will be added to Fillmore Glen State Park, increasing low-impact recreation. Howe points out that besides providing drinking water for cities and towns including Rochester, Auburn and Syracuse, preserving clean water in Owasco Lake is vital to the economic health in the region.