Washington, DC—Senators Charles E. Schumer and Hillary Rodham Clinton announced that the Fiscal Year 2008 Omnibus Appropriations bill signed into law by the President last month includes funding for projects in New York's Southern Tier such as Susquehanna River restoration. 

 "These projects are crucial to fueling economic growth across the Southern Tier, giving local residents top-notch services in education and protecting local properties," said Senator Schumer. "By investing in these vital projects, we ensure that the Southern Tier continues to lure new businesses and tourists to the region, while ensuring families have the first-class services they need."

 "These are important investments for the future of the Southern Tier," said Senator Clinton. "I especially welcome funding for Susquehanna River restoration. These improvements will help reduce the risk of future flooding in the Southern Tier and restore the natural beauty of the Susquehanna."

 The Omnibus Appropriations bill includes funding for the following projects for New York's Southern Tier:

 Steele Creek (small flood control projects) – $1,500,000

 Susquehanna River Environmental Restoration and Low Flow -- $98,400          
 Upper Susquehanna River Basin Environmental Restoration, Cooperstown -- $98,400 
 
Rural Justice Institute at Alfred University -- $752,000 

 Water Systems Improvement, Village of Sidney -- $295,320 

 Wastewater treatment facility improvements for the Village of Owego - $295,320