Greenwood Lake Fund Bill Goes to Gov’s Desk

The Assembly passed bill A3804 (Webber/McKean) \ S2167 (Pennacchio) today. The bill dedicates $500,000 annually in revenues from vessel registration and renewal fees to NJ Greenwood Lake Fund. The bill was passed with a vote of 73-0-0. S2167 (Pennacchio) will now go to the Governor’s desk to sign.

“New Jersey’s reservoirs and lakes have succumbed to algae blooms in an unprecedented way. There have been over 50 bodies of water in New Jersey that have been closed, or under advisory for high levels of cyanobacteria. We support this bill because Greenwood Lake is a critical water supply source for the state. It is not only a source for the Wanaque and Monksville Reservoir systems, but it’s a back-up water supply source. Dredging and cleaning Greenwood Lake will help enhance water quality statewide, especially in case of a drought and climate change,” said Jeff Tittel. “Climate impacts will only get worse and we need to protect the lakes and rivers we swim in, but more importantly the reservoirs that we drink from. This bill is a step in the right direction, but we need stronger action to clean up our lakes and fight climate change. We need a holistic and integrated approach by communities, towns, and the state.”