Posted July 2, 2024
For Immediate Release:
July 2, 2024
Ulster County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Lopez Opposes Landfill Siting in Town of Wawarsing
(Wawarsing, NY) – Deputy Minority Leader Craig Lopez (District 14 – Town of Wawarsing), has circulated a memorializing letter to the body to oppose the potential siting of a landfill in Town of Wawarsing.
“Any potential landfill in the Town of Wawarsing will disrupt daily life, impact our local waterways and ecosystems and hamper our vital tourism industry. It is imperative that we prioritize the preservation of our natural resources and the well-being of our residents over expedient waste management solutions,” said Deputy Minority Leader Lopez.
This letter follows the latest news on Thursday June 27 that the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency is pursuing the siting of a landfill on two different parcels in the Town of Wawarsing. Both locations are adjacent to areas of natural beauty and ecological significance and placing a landfill here has the potential to jeopardize local ecosystems, including water sources and wildlife habitats. Further hydrological study is needed to determine the extent of the impact to the local ecosystem and community.
Deputy Minority Leader Lopez has been in communication with the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency, and nearly a quarter of the Legislature has voiced their opposition within twenty-four hours of this news. A copy of the memorializing letter is attached below.
