Senator Rachel May's Bill to Combat Harmful Algal Blooms Passes Senate with Unanimous Support

“Our state's freshwater resources are the envy of the world, but they are increasingly vulnerable to pollution and the effects of a warming climate. Every season, toxic algal blooms plague many New York lakes, causing a potentially dangerous situation for residents who depend on lakes for drinking water or use them for recreation,” said Senator Rachel May. “The HABMAP Act will help state and local governments understand, identify, and manage threats to our water while maintaining the high quality of life that residents, employers, recreational boaters, fishing enthusiasts, and tourists from around the world have come to expect. I am grateful to Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins for bringing this bill forward and to Assemblymember Anna Kelles for her partnership in writing this important legislation."