From the desk of Chairman Peter Lent: On Friday, July 15, 2016, Basil Seggos, Commissioner of NYS Department of Environment of Conservation, issued a drought watch for the entire State of New York. This is the first of four levels of drought conditions. The other three are warning, emergency, and disaster. I have been watching […]
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EAB Update
News from NYSDEC: Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Confirmed in Oneida County EAB Found in the City of Rome Emerald ash borer (EAB) has been confirmed for the first time in Oneida County by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), and the USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Commissioner Basil Seggos announced […]
WAVE Sampling Season Begins Today
It’s that time of year! If you are interested in sampling in the Oatka Watershed, and want some advice on locations, contact Pete. (update: If you haven’t already had WAVE training, please see info supplied in comments) From our friend Alene Onion at New York State DEC: The WAVE Sampling Season Begins Today WAVErs, The […]
DEC Advises Anglers on Lake Sturgeon
From DEC: DEC Advises Anglers to be on the Lookout for Lake Sturgeon in the Great Lakes and Oneida Lake New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today reminded anglers to be aware of spawning lake sturgeon in New York’s Great Lakes waters, Great Lakes connecting channels, and in tributaries of the Great Lakes, […]
Waukesha, WI to Become First Community Outside Basin to receive Great Lakes Water
This is historic news. Admin had been keeping an eye out, but was late in posting info! Also a short question & answer page can be found here . From the Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel on June 21: Great Lakes governors approve Waukesha water request Representatives of the governors for the eight Great Lakes states […]
New York Sea Grant and New York Department of Environmental Conservation Requesting Proposals for Small Grants Program
From NYSDEC: New York Sea Grant and New York Department of Environmental Conservation Requesting Proposals for Small Grants Program Proposals Due September 23, 2016 New York Sea Grant in partnership with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation is requesting proposals for projects that serve to benefit the environment and economy of New York’s Great […]
New York Free Fishing Clinics and Days
From DEC: Free Fishing Weekend June 25-26 June 25-26, 2016, is Free Fishing Weekend in NY. During these days, anyone can fish the fresh or marine waters of NY and no license is required! It the perfect opportunity to introduce someone to the sport of fishing. Free Fishing Clinics At free fishing clinics, participants can […]
Water Quality News from NYDEC
Final Sewage Pollution Right to Know Regulations Announced The state has finalized and posted regulations needed to implement the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act. The Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act requires that untreated and partially treated sewage discharges are reported by publicly owned treatment works and publicly owned sewer systems within two hours […]
Summer News from Genesee County SWCD
Here is the latest summer newsletter from our friends at Genesee SWCD. Check out all the news, and note the June 30 FREE Soil Health & Cover Crop workshop! Fish order form is at the end of the post & can be downloaded by clicking on the link. Click on link to take you to […]
Storm Drain Project Pilot Starts in LeRoy
This coming Saturday morning, if you see a small group of folks huddled over the storm drains in LeRoy’s Presidential Acres, it’s just OCWC members figuring out the best techniques for installing storm drain markers. We hope to eventually mark all the storm drains in the Village of LeRoy to alert folks to the fact […]
