June 10, 2009

DAVID W. BERKSTRESSER NAMED TO BOARD OF
HUDSON RIVER-BLACK RIVER REGULATING DISTRICT

ALBANY and WATERTOWN, NY- Governor David A. Paterson appointed David W. Berkstresser of Old Forge, Herkimer County to the Board of the Hudson River-Black River Regulating District for a term to expire on September 1, 2013. 

“It is an honor to be appointed to the Board by Governor Paterson,” stated Mr. Berkstresser.  “As a resident of the Town of Webb, I understand the importance of the Black River and Hudson River watersheds to the future of the State of New York.  I look forward to working with my fellow board members on the operations of the Regulating District to maintain the fine line between usage, utility, and conservation.”

Chairman Philip W. Klein said, “The Board is pleased to welcome Mr. Berkstresser.  He has been very involved in his community for almost thirty years.  The Board looks forward to utilizing Mr. Berkstresser’s extensive business background and knowledge of the area.  He will be a valued member of the Regulating District.”

Mr. Berkstresser is an independent contractor in the Town of Webb.  Since 1980 he has been a volunteer fireman and EMT/paramedic, serving as Fire Chief of the Old Forge Fire Department for six years.  He is an Emergency Medical Services Instructor for Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare.  After 911, Mr. Berkstresser helped with the recovery at the World Trade Center.  He has been a member of the Old Forge Library Board of Trustees for over 23 years.

Mr. Berkstresser replaces Anne B. McDonald from Ticonderoga who began serving on the Board February 16, 1999.