Federal funding announced for the North Country

WASHINGTON, D.C. | Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) has announced $17,078,064 million in funding for projects across Upstate New York and the North Country. "I'm proud to have secured more than $17 million in federal funding for critical projects that will strengthen North Country innovation, protect public health, and keep our communities safe. From supporting cutting-edge biotechnology research at the Trudeau Institute to upgrading aging wastewater systems in Upstate towns that have waited decades for relief, these investments will deliver real results to New York's 21st District. This funding will also improve access to clean, reliable drinking water and enhance Northern Border security and maritime safety on Lake Champlain. Throughout my time in Congress, I have delivered significant results and nearly $1 billion in federal funds, and that work will continue this year," Stefanik said Jan. 7. Funding recipients include: Trudeau Institute -$4,200,000 to enable the biotech research institute to identify, develop, and disseminate best practices for the application of process control, automated data collection, and measurement techniques in the biosciences and biotechnology, as well as advance the mission of the National Institute of Standards and Technology by facilitating more rapid commercialization of biotechnology in both the public and private sectors. "Trudeau is a uniquely important asset for the North Country and for the nation," said Garry Douglas, President of the North Country Chamber of Commerce. "Securing fresh federal support for its research endeavors has been one of our priorities in Congress, working actively with Congresswoman Stefanik and with Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, including meetings in Washington in the fall. The Congresswoman's appropriation of $4.2 million for bio research together with $2.5 million from the Senators for modernization of specialized equipment will help to sustain and grow Trudeau's vital work for years to come. This is a very welcome advance at the very start of the new year. Onward and upward!" Clinton County -$500,000 to enable the Clinton County Sheriff's Office to obtain a maritime patrol vessel, allowing for safe operations in all weather conditions and enhancing Northern Border Security and interstate maritime safety on Lake Champlain. "Lake Champlain is a major international body of water shared with Canada," said Clinton County Sheriff David Favro. "With this funding the Clinton County Sheriff's office will be able to more effectively enforce laws and provide rescue services to the residents and many guests of this beautiful natural resource." Village of Evans Mills -$2,000,000 to replace its deteriorating wastewater treatment facility with a new wastewater treatment and disinfection facility. Village of Broadalbin -$2,000,000 to improve drinking water and replace a failing 95-year-old water tank and water lines. Village of Port Leyden -$2,000,000 to replace severely deteriorated water mains. Village of Hudson Falls -$2,000,000 to replace deteriorating water mains. Town of Lake Luzerne -$1,784,000 to rehabilitate its existing water storage tank and replace antiquated water mains within the Lake Luzerne Water District. Town of Herkimer -$1,594,064 to replace inadequate and failing septic systems. Town of Richmondville -$1,000,000 to improve the current aging and failing wastewater treatment system and provide for the safe disposal of wastewater.

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