March 7 , 2008

REGULATING DISTRICT SEEKS IDENTITY OF INTRUDER
AT CONKLINGVILLE DAM

Operations at Dam Were Not Compromised

MAYFIELD, NY - The Hudson River - Black River Regulating District requests information from the public regarding the identity of an intruder who attempted to break into the Conklingville Dam sometime between 4 p.m. on March 3 and 8 a.m. on March 4.  The intruder cut fencing and entered the restricted area at the dam in the Town of Hadley.  The person, who may have had accomplices, unsuccessfully attempted to enter the dam facility through locked hatches.

“Due to our many layers of security, the intruder was not able to enter the dam or gatehouse structure and at no time were operations compromised,” stated Glenn A. LaFave, Executive Director of the Hudson River - Black River Regulating District.  “The Regulating District takes dam security very seriously.  In fact, at the February 11, 2008 Board Meeting, the Regulating District Board proactively approved the purchase of video cameras, monitoring instruments and other security devices for the Conklingville Dam.  With these enhancements, the Conklingville Dam will be safer and more secure.  In the meantime, other security measures have been increased at the dam.”

            Anyone with information regarding this incident, or who observed suspicious activity near the Conklingville Dam, is asked to contact the New York State Police at 518-583-7000.