Bill > S00655

This bill creates a program within the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to assist lake associations with water quality improvement. The program will identify water quality concerns, determine the most effective remediation methods, and assist with best practices to improve and maintain water quality at lakes managed by the associations. The bill also establishes a grant program to help fund remedial actions to address water quality issues. The provisions of the bill will take effect 120 days after it becomes law, and the necessary rules and regulations are authorized to be completed by the effective date.