This year, Monroe County’s 8th annual Pick Up The Parks is a series of clean-up events that will be taking place over 7 consecutive Saturdays; from April 1st through May 13th. Day #1 of the 8th annual Pick Up the Parks kicks off this coming Saturday, April 1st at Northampton and Greece Canal Parks only. […]
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Volunteers Needed for Storm Drain Marking in Village of LeRoy – April 15
Come and help OCWC finish installing markers on storm drains around the Village! It’s fun & easy, and helps remind folks that what goes down the drain, ends up in the Oatka Creek. Thanks to a generous grant from the Vic Blood Foundation, we have been able to buy the remaining supplies we need to […]
DEC Seeks Volunteers to Monitor Streams and Rivers
For Information on the WAVE program & training for the Oatka Creek Watershed area, you can contact Pete! The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sent this bulletin on 03/27/2017 10:47 AM EDT DEC Seeks Volunteers to Monitor Streams and Rivers ‘WAVE’ Project Connects New Yorkers with Health of Rivers and Streams and Hands-on […]
OCWC News and Upcoming Activities
It’s already March! Even in the cold winter months there has been a lot going on, so there is much to report and the OCWC is already filling up our calendar with activities for the spring. There are also lots of interesting and valuable workshops to look forward to. Some News: • To kick off […]
Ground Water Awareness Week!
Groundwater is a vital resource that many of us take for granted. National Groundwater Awareness Week aims to help people understand and advocate for this valuable water source. For more information on groundwaters in New York, see NYDEC’s groundwater webpage!
Genesee River Angler Diarist Wanted by DEC
from NYDEC DEC: Genesee River Angler Diarists Wanted DEC: Genesee River Angler Diarists Wanted Observations Will Help Shape Future Fisheries Management Actions New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) welcomes angler observations as DEC begins its angler diary program on the Genesee River in Allegany and Wyoming counties. The diarist program aims to […]
A Good Start
We finally had good weather for our Village of LeRoy storm drain marking. A crew of six folks spent the morning affixing the medallions to the drains. We also got to chat with curious residents. We will continue the program next spring. Keep you posted! Jim and Pete on South Street!
Three Times the Charm – Storm Drain Marking Saturday Oct 15
From the desk of Chairman, Peter Lent: Well folks the weather looks great for Saturday October 15 (finally) . I just had a few items to share before then. 1. We’ll be meeting at 9:00 AM in the parking lot behind the United Methodist Church, off Trigon Park in the Village of LeRoy. We will […]
Today’s Drain Marking Cancelled
We didn’t get much rain, but it was enough to make things just wet enough to have to cancel again! The caulk needs a dry surface to work properly. Sorry about that. We’re rescheduling for next Saturday. We will still meet in the parking lot behind the United Methodist Church, off Trigon Park at 9:00 […]
Get Ready…Mark! (Your Storm Drain!)
We’re going to try to give it another go on the Storm Drain Marking in the Village of LeRoy tomorrow, but the weather doesn’t look too promising. According to the NOAA, there’s a 50% chance of showers tonight, and 70% tomorrow. We will be posting updates here, and for fastest news, check in at our […]
