Authorizes the New York Department of Environmental Conservation to establish the Lake DeForest Flood Control Pilot Program.

The bill authorizes the New York Department of Environmental Conservation to establish the Lake DeForest Flood Control Pilot Program. This program aims to regulate the volume and releases of water from the Lake DeForest reservoir to mitigate downstream flooding. The program will operate until December 31, 2036. The Department will create rules and regulations for the program, considering factors such as major weather events, large inflows of water, dam safety, and seasonal precipitation schedules.

Authorizes the New York Department of Environmental Conservation to establish the Lake DeForest Flood Control Pilot Program.

The bill authorizes the New York Department of Environmental Conservation to establish the Lake DeForest Flood Control Pilot Program. This program aims to regulate the volume and releases of water from the Lake DeForest reservoir to mitigate downstream flooding. The program will operate until December 31, 2036. The Department will create rules and regulations for the program, considering factors such as major weather events, large inflows of water, dam safety, and seasonal precipitation schedules.