The Upper Saranac Foundation (USF) has been awarded a $22,354 grant to replace and upgrade its watercraft fleet. Support from this grant will allow the USF to replace well-used motorboat equipment that will enhance its ability to preserve and protect the environmental quality and recreational enjoyment of the Upper Saranac watershed. Funding for this grant is provided by the Lake Champlain Basin Program and the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission.
Dependable boats, engines, and diver equipment allows the Foundation’s lake manager and dive crew to effectively complete tasks to manage AIS and provide ongoing successful harvesting services. The equipment purchases made possible through this grant will help further prevent the spread of AIS, maintain healthy ecosystems, and provide economic value through recreation, tourism, and sportsmanship.
For more information on the Upper Saranac Foundation and AIS control please visit our website: https://usfoundation.net/