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Senator Ken LaValle’s Statement Concerning DEC Mute Swan Plan Delay

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By Published: March 03 2014

LongIsland.com

Senator Ken LaValle's statement regarding DEC Mute Swan Plan Delay: “I am pleased that the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has listened to the issues that have arisen from the planned update of the Mute ...

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New York, NY - March 3, 2014 - “I am pleased that the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has listened to the issues that have arisen from the planned update of the Mute Swan Management Plan.

I am hopeful the DEC takes to heart my recommendation to conduct a new, independent study for consideration in the development of any revised plan.

The Department of Environmental Conservation’s approach is a good first step towards a comprehensive and successful Mute Swan Management Plan.”