NYSDEC announces completion of aquatic habitat reclamation project on Brocton Shoal

NYSDEC announces completion of aquatic habitat reclamation project on Brocton Shoal
Great Lakes Commission
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the completion of an experimental aquatic habitat reclamation project on Brocton Shoal in Lake Erie. The project utilizes high-velocity jetting […]
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1,000 lake sturgeon released into Cattaraugus Creek

1,000 lake sturgeon released into Cattaraugus Creek
Great Lakes Commission
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation says 1,000 young lake sturgeon were released into Cattaraugus Creek this week as part of a long-term plan to reestablish the fish […]
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Buffalo Sewer Authority settles with state over past violations, commits to park improvements

Buffalo Sewer Authority settles with state over past violations, commits to park improvements
Great Lakes Commission
The Buffalo Sewer Authority has reached a settlement with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation over past water quality violations, agreeing to pay a $20,000 penalty and invest […]
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$1 billion being spent to ‘significantly’ improve Niagara River water quality

$1 billion being spent to ‘significantly’ improve Niagara River water quality
Great Lakes Commission
One billion dollars will be spent in efforts to “significantly” improve water quality in the Niagara River, according to an agreement announced Friday between the Buffalo Sewer Authority, the New […]
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New York State DEC alleges millions of gallons of raw sewage discharged around city in lawsuit

New York State DEC alleges millions of gallons of raw sewage discharged around city in lawsuit
Great Lakes Commission
The Buffalo Sewer Authority is being sued after the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation alleged that nearly three million gallons of “untreated sewage and runoff” are being discharged […]
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DEC provides update following a massive fish die-off in Ischua Creek

DEC provides update following a massive fish die-off in Ischua Creek
Great Lakes Commission
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has identified potential water quality violations linked to wastewater discharges from the Great Lakes Cheese facility in Franklinville, New York, which […]
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