INVASIVE SPECIES NEAR YOU?

Thomas F. O'Mara

July 15, 2015

This week in New York, July 12-18, brings the second annual “Invasive Species Awareness Week” (ISAW), and there’s simply no denying its importance: the impact of invasive species can be costly, and devastating.

From the longstanding battle to control the spread of Eurasian Water Milfoil (EWM) in Waneta and Lamoka Lakes in Schuyler and Steuben counties, to the more recent invasion of Hydrilla in the Cayuga Lake Inlet in Tompkins County, our waterway-filled landscape is no stranger to these threats.

But the overall danger of invasive species represents much more than just a fight against aggressive aquatic invaders. And that’s the point of the week ahead.

Senate approves legislation O'Mara co-sponsors to strengthen state response to Lyme and tick-borne diseases: Legislation follows recommendations of Senate task force

March 29, 2018

"This legislation would greatly strengthen New York’s long-term strategy,” said Senator O’Mara, a member of the Senate Task Force on Lyme and Tick-borne Diseases.

Regional municipalities receive Restore-NY grants: O’Mara and Palmesano say funding key to revitalizing, strengthening quality communities

March 27, 2018

"These significant state investments have proven to be a valuable tool and have encouraged local economic development, local job creation and enhanced community pride,” said Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano.

O’Mara and Palmesano celebrate Corning-Painted Post state championships at the Capitol: State Senate and Assembly adopt Legislative Resolutions paying tribute to Cross Country and Competition Band champs

March 26, 2018

Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano welcome the Corning-Painted Post state champions in The Well of the Legislative Office Building in Albany. "They exemplify the finest qualities of achievement, commitment to excellence, hard work and success, and they have made their school, their families, their community and our entire region very proud,” the legislators said.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of March 26, 2018 ~ 'Targeting those turning a profit on misery'

March 26, 2018

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Thomas F. O'Mara

INVASIVE SPECIES NEAR YOU?

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Senate approves legislation O'Mara co-sponsors to strengthen state response to Lyme and tick-borne diseases: Legislation follows recommendations of Senate task force

Regional municipalities receive Restore-NY grants: O’Mara and Palmesano say funding key to revitalizing, strengthening quality communities

O’Mara and Palmesano celebrate Corning-Painted Post state championships at the Capitol: State Senate and Assembly adopt Legislative Resolutions paying tribute to Cross Country and Competition Band champs

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of March 26, 2018 ~ 'Targeting those turning a profit on misery'

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