Paul Tonko: “It is imperative that Recovery Act dollars be spent efficiently and effectively.”

I am proud to represent New York's Capital Region, a community and economy that is inextricably linked to the historic Hudson and Mohawk Rivers that flow nearby.

They say, ‘Well, she’s the future of the party.’ I say, ‘She’s the today of the party,’

Our water resources serve as sources of drinking water for millions of people, provide habitats for more than 200 fish species, and support critical outdoor recreation and tourism industries.

Mr. Tonko's bill would create a new program specifically for what it defines as the New York-New Jersey Watershed.