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Ben Klein Named Association Director of Pure Waters

GENEVA, N.Y. – Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association is pleased to announce Benjamin Klein as its new Association Director. Klein brings over 16 years of experience in journalism, media, and communications, and will lead Pure Waters’ efforts to protect and enhance the health of Seneca Lake and its watershed.

A native of Long Island, N.Y., Klein holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the State University of New York at Albany and most recently served as News Producer at WENY News, overseeing multiple daily news broadcasts and helping develop content. Before that, he worked as a freelance reporter for newspapers across New York and New Hampshire, covering topics including politics, local government, and environmental issues. Early in his career, he completed an internship with the Legislative Gazette in Albany, reporting on environmental policy and building lasting relationships with state officials and nonprofit organizations.

“I am honored to have been brought on board to steward the Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association,” Klein said. “The backbone of any nonprofit is the volunteers, and from the top to the bottom, I think we might have one of the best groups of volunteers in New York State.”

Pure Waters President Bill Roege added, “I’m delighted that we were able to attract someone as highly qualified as Ben. I look forward to working with him as he leads us forward in protecting and improving Seneca Lake.”

Klein will oversee all aspects of the association’s programs, including water quality monitoring, community education, watershed protection, and advocacy efforts. He resides in Horseheads, N.Y., with his wife and two daughters.

Ben succeeds Emily DeBolt, who previously served as Association Director and is now Executive Director of the Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association.

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Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association is a 501(c)3 organization committed to preserving, protecting, and promoting the abundant resources of the largest Finger Lake. Seneca Lake is a source of drinking water, recreation, and economic opportunity for the greater community and its visitors. Our programs and partnerships make it possible to monitor water quality, educate the public, and evaluate threats to ensure the a healthy future for Seneca Lake and those who depend on it.