Dear Neighbor,

Residents and businesses in Baldwinsville have long advocated for legislation to prevent the areas upstream from unnecessarily and unpredictably releasing water into the downstream area of Baldwinsville and neighboring communities.

That’s why I helped pass a bill to create the Oswego River Basin Water Level Management Commission this year to ensure that communities throughout the Basin can work together to prevent the constant flooding (A.6905-A).

Under the bill, this Commission will develop a water level management plan to prevent the constant flooding that has plagued waterfront areas in Baldwinsville for many years. In addition, a newly created Citizens Advisory Board will have representation on the Commission so that the concerns of local property owners, businesses, and environmental groups are addressed.

With less flooding, more boaters will travel the Erie Canal, and local waterfront businesses will be able to thrive. This bill is very important for encouraging economic growth in Baldwinsville along the Canal and the Seneca River.