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Journal News: "Riverkeeper to sue Thruway Authority over fish deaths"
The Riverkeeper says this aerial photo taken shows how Tappan Zee Bridge project activities have caused the resuspension of bottom sediments, causing plumes of turbid water, in clearly visible contrast to the natural conditions of the Hudson River estuary. Lee Ross/Riverkeeper
. . . The feds got involved in July when The Pace Environmental Litigation Clinic, which is representing Riverkeeper, filed a petition with the National Marine Fisheries Service.
The notice of intent to sue gives the New York State Thruway Authority and Tappan Zee Constructors LLC 60 days to comply with the law before the Riverkeeper moves forward with a lawsuit.
The bridge is set to be completed in 2018.