The new york state office of park, recreation and historic preservation requests funds to modify the collection system and pump wastewater to an onsite wastewater treatment system at the thompson lake…

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation New York State Office Of) received a $2.3 million project grant from the National Park Service National Office of the Department of the Interior to upgrade wastewater collection and treatment systems at the Thompson Lake Campground in John Boyd Thacher State Park. Funded through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), the project will modify the existing collection system and pump wastewater to an onsite wastewater treatment facility. These infrastructure upgrades will enable visitors to access ADA-compliant comfort stations and shower facilities within the campground and nature center. The work supports the state's goal of replacing aging infrastructure and reducing energy consumption, while opening new recreational opportunities. Completion is slated for September 2025.

The new york state office of park, recreation and historic preservation requests funds to modify the collection system and pump wastewater to an onsite wastewater treatment system at the thompson lake campground of the john boyd thacher state park the current system has reached the end of its useful life by making these upgrades, IT enables visitors the use of ADA comfort stations and shower facilities within the campground and nature center the upgrades also meet the state s goal of replacing and reducing energy consumption of aging infrastructure and opening new facilities