The Almanac: Murphy Continues with Lake Project

Wednesday, October 7, 2009
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Murphy continues with lake project

Congressmen Tim Murphy has announced congressional approval to continue moving forward with the Canonsburg Lake restoration project. The project to restore the Lake's ecosystem is being performed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

"Over the course of time and the flooding following Hurricane Ivan combined to dramatically alter the ecosystem of Canonsburg Lake," said Murphy. "The recent appropriations bill, coupled with the efforts of the Friends of Canonsburg Lake and community teamwork, brings us closer to the goal of restoring the lake's ecosystem."

Most recently, in June, Congressman Murphy joined with the Canonsburg Lake Restoration and Improvement Committee to honor students from McMurray Elementary School in Peters Township who biked 320 miles to Washington, D.C. to raise funds for Canonsburg Lake. The group left on June 12 with their parents to make the 320-mile trip to Washington They raised $3,500 from sponsors for the trip. Local residents have raised $850,000 toward the $2 million needed for the lake's restoration.

Congressman Murphy secured the Canonsburg Lake project as part of the Fiscal Year 2010 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act which was passed by the House of Representatives on Thursday. It is expected to be signed into law by the President. Federal commitment to the project began in 2006, when Rep. Murphy secured $250,000 in federal funds to the Washington County Township Supervisors for the Army Corps of Engineers for an initial phase of the project.

"For more than 60 years, the people of Washington County have come to Canonsburg Lake to fish, ice skate, and enjoy time with their friends and family," Murphy concluded.

"It is an integral part of the community and we need to help ensure it remains for our generation to share with our children and grandchildren. I look forward to the Partner Project Agreement being signed so we can see this project through to completion."



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