Applications for the widespread use of herbicides in April or May in Chautauqua Lake in Western New York have been filed. The requested herbicide is toxic to mammals and kills more than just the invasive plant. The Chautauqua-Conewango Consortium in association with FreshWater Future have prepared this simple form for you to submit a comment letter to the New York State Department of Conservation (DEC) by the comment deadline on March 20, 2024. It is critical that we voice our objection to these permits. The lack of comments is considered to be our consent to this harmful practice. Please join us in this effort NOW to protect Chautauqua Lake from more habitat destruction. Please make sure to add in how YOU are impacted by this decision and what relationship you have with Chautauqua Lake to make your comment most impactful! .
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