Keuka Lake Association

STATE OF NEW YORK
YATES COUNTY LEGISLATURE
CLERK’S OFFICE
Penn Yan, N.Y. May 8, 2023
I Hereby Certify, That I have compared the preceding with the original thereof, on file in the
office of the Clerk of the County Legislature at Penn Yan, New York, and that the same is a
correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said original; and that said original was duly
adopted at a meeting of the County Legislature of Yates County held at Penn Yan, New York on
the 8th day of May 2023.
RESOLUTION NO. 236-23
NEW YORK STATE INVASIVE SPECIES AWARENESS WEEK/
GREAT LAKES LANDING BLITZ WEEK
WHEREAS, New York State and Yates County are rich in its lands and waters and that
terrestrial and aquatic invasive species pose a threat to Yates County and are harmful to its vital
robust agriculture and tourism industries and detract from its reputation as a desired recreational
destination; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Yates County are pleased to support initiatives through which
we can illustrate our ongoing commitment to protect these valuable resources which reflect our
noble heritage; and
WHEREAS, the quality of these lands and waters are put at risk by all invasive species
which have been introduced to New York State and Yates County and spread, harming the
environment, the economy and even human health; and
WHEREAS, increased awareness, education and public outreach are needed to prevent
further spread and introduction of invasive species and to encourage a cooperative spirit and to
promote environmental stewardship throughout New York State and among its regional partners
in alliance with private and nonprofit organizations, universities, local, State and Federal
agencies, to help protect its lands and waters; and
WHEREAS, we share a concern for the safety and wellbeing of our environment and
economic prosperity, and all citizens and visitors alike are encouraged to increase their
knowledge, understanding and awareness of invasive species and their damaging environmental,
societal and economic impact on New York State and the entire Nation; and
WHEREAS, summer marks the high season of tourism, boating, hiking, camping
agricultural productivity in New York State and two national prevention campaigns are about to
begin both of which provide an opportunity for all to express support for the goals of these
observances and to extend appreciation to the agencies, businesses, environmental groups,
community organizations and volunteer that are taking action against the introduction and spread
of invasive;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in coordination with other counties and
regions of the State of New York as well as neighboring States in the Great Lakes Basin, Yates
County hereby designates the week of June 5 �" 11, 2023 as New York State Invasive Species
Awareness Week and period of June 30-July 9, 2023 as Regional Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive
Species Landing Blitz in Yates County; and be it further
RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be provided to the Boards of Cornell
Cooperative Extension of Yates County, the Keuka Lake Association, Seneca Lake Pure Waters
Association, Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association, and local media.
ATTEST
Clerk of the Yates County Legislature