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What's New Lake Ontario, on the rebound City Newspaper (Rochester, NY) (3/17) Lake Ontario's health has improved greatly over the last 30 to 40 years, largely due to efforts to reduce the amount of phosphorus discharged into the lake, as well as stricter controls on sewage treatment plants. Oswego County joins fight against turbines Watertown Daily Times (3/15) Oswego County legislators followed the lead of Jefferson County in opposing an offshore wind-power project for eastern Lake Ontario. Legislators voted to support a resolution asking for the project not to come to waters near Oswego County. Lake Ontario fishery "complicated" but thriving The Syracuse Post-Standard (3/12) 2009 was a good year for fishermen in Lake Ontario, with catches in most species up from the year before — despite a lot of crazy stuff going on in the lake that can be traced back to the impact of invasive species. Henderson channel dredging is close to approval Watertown Daily Times (3/12) Officials have less than three weeks to clear the channel between Snowshoe Bay and Lake Ontario. The area must be dredged by April 1, so as not to interfere with the beginning of the spawning season for brown trout and steelhead trout. New York Power Authority hears message, won't locate wind turbines in Lake Ontario near Oswego, Jefferson counties The Syracuse Post-Standard (3/11) It appears no wind turbines will be built in Lake Ontario off Oswego and Jefferson counties. New York Power Authority President Richard M. Kessel said if Oswego and Jefferson counties don’t want the project, it won’t be built there. County rejects offshore turbines Watertown Daily Times (3/10) Jefferson County legislators voted 14-0 against offshore wind power development in Lake Ontario after officials from New York Power Authority argued the benefits of having a development in the area.
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. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Niagara Parks Commission Tourism information around Niagara Falls and the Niagara River Corridor. Parks of the St. Lawrence Manages recreational areas from Kingston to near the Quebec border. 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. Travel and Tourism: Department of Economic Development
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