What's New Niagara Falls region from above Times Union (6/5) A photos series depicting Niagara Falls views on June 4, 2013; and a wind farm in Lackawanna, N.Y., considered one of the largest urban renewable power developments in the world.
St. Lawrence County's FISHCAP wins New York State tourism award North Country NOW (5/6) FISHCAP, a public-private partnership promoting St. Lawrence County as "the fishing capital of the world," has been awarded top honors by the New York State Tourism and Visitors Association at NYSTVA’s annual conference this week in Niagara Falls.
Buffalo State increases Great Lakes play Buffalo Business First (4/25) SUNY Buffalo State officials see great opportunities in its Great Lakes Center, which studies a number of environmental issues and threats particularly regarding Lakes Erie and Ontario.
What's the state of Lake Ontario? WIVB - Albany, NY (3/12) The New York Dept. of Environmental Conservation is holding meetings across the state to discuss the Lake Ontario fishery, including one in Niagara County on March 19.
State of Lake Ontario meetings scheduled Auburn Citizen (2/28) Biologists with federal and state agencies, along with Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources biologists will be on hand for presentations at upcoming State of Lake Ontario meetings in New York.
Brockport professor works to fight algae The Stylus (2/19) In the last 50 years, things have been looking pretty murky around Lake Ontario’s shoreline and Dr. Joseph Makarewicz wants to know why.
General Resources New York Great Lakes Commission Since 1955, New York has been a valued member of the Great Lakes Commission.
New York Governor Profile Council of Great Lakes Governors Includes biography, inaugural address, State of the State address and related links.
New York Sea Grant Focuses the talents of university scientists and extension specialists on research in the areas of fisheries, coastal environmental quality and processes, invasive species, non-point source pollution and seafood safety.
New York State Government A starting point to guide you to the many resources available from New York's state agencies, departments and other governmental branches.
Economy New York Economic Profile Northeast-Midwest Institute The Northeast-Midwest Institute provides a variety of economic data about the state, including unemployment rate, per-capita income, gross state product, exports, government spending and demographics.
Environment Hudson River (NY) American Heritage Rivers The American Heritage Rivers Initiative, established by an Executive Order in September 1997, is a program to help communities restore and revitalize waters and waterfronts.
Silver Waters of Lake Ontario Their goal is to raise awareness of, and appreciation for, Lake Ontario through writing, sailing instruction, nature study, and other means.
U.S. EPA Region 2 Great Lakes Projects and Programs U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. EPA Region 2 is responsible for management of the portions of the Great Lakes ecosystem bordered by New York State. This includes Lake Ontario, a small portion of Lake Erie, the Niagara River, which connects Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, and a portion of the upper St. Lawrence River, which flows out of Lake Ontario.
Tourism The Great Lakes Circle Tour Ride along on the 6,500-mile Great Lakes Circle Tour: a scenic, international road system connecting the five Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River! For new visitors to the region, this online travel guide offers informational maps, road routes and estimated mileages, and links to major cities, camping and recreation areas, and natural attractions.