News Release

March 17, 2008

REGULATING DISTRICT INSPECTS CONKLINGVILLE DAM
AFTER BREAK IN
Regulating District Assures Public That Security Measures Are Up To Task

MAYFIELD, NY – Members of the Board of The Hudson River - Black River Regulating District visited the Conklingville Dam on March 13 to inspect the grounds after an attempted break in.

The group proactively revisited the intrusion site in an effort to verify the security of the dam.  In addition, Board members discussed where they planned to position the newly purchased video cameras and other security enhancements that were approved at the February Board meeting.

The Board discovered that all safety measures were up to task.  It was also determined that a person acting alone or with accomplices would have little to no chance of affecting the flows of the water. The multi-layers of security at the Dam were found to be more than substantial.

For more information on the safety of the Conklingville Dam, please contact Glenn LaFave, Executive Director of the Hudson River – Black River Regulating District at 518-661-5535.

            The intruder attempted to break into the Conklingville Dam sometime between 4 p.m. on March 3 and 8 a.m. on March 4.  The person cut fencing and entered the restricted area at the dam in the Town of Hadley.  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.