Tilcon, DEC settle on Hudson River pollution case, Clearwater benefits
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Tilcon New York and state regulators have settled a Hudson River pollution case, with the quarry company agreeing to pay a $250,000 penalty and donate $100,000 to Clearwater to fund environmental education programs.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis announced the settlement today at a Verplanck marina, with the sloop floating nearby on the Hudson River.
“Because these facilities operate in such proximity to New York’s waterways, it is critical that they adhere to the stringent requirements meant to protect the public and the environment,” Grannis said. “With this settlement we have put in place conditions and incentives that should improve the company’s operations.”
Tilcon was cited for numerous violations of the state’s water quality regulations going back to January 2008, including releasing sediment from its rock crushing operations into the Hudson River, allowing insufficiently treated water into the Hackensack River and operating beyond the boundaries of its mining permit.
Willie Janeway, DEC’s regional director for the Hudson?Valley, commended Tilcon officials for their quick response and cooperation in altering the company’s operations once the violations were pointed out.
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Journal News staff writer Greg Clary writes Earth Watch, reporting on environmental issues in the lower Hudson region. Clary has been a reporter, editor and columnist at the Journal News since 1988 and has covered police and courts, transportation, municipal government, development and the environment in the Lower Hudson Valley, among other topics. 
Laura Incalcaterra covers the environment, open space and zoning and planning issues for The Journal News. A Boston College graduate, Laura grew up in Rockland, attended East Ramapo schools and has worked for The Journal News since 1993. Laura has written features and covered North Rockland, crime, government and a host of other issues.
Mike Risinit covers Patterson and Kent in Putnam County, as well as environmental topics touching on the Hudson River and the Great Swamp. Risinit has been a reporter at The Journal News since 1998.
