What's New Henderson suing over Galloo OK Watertown Daily Times (2/8) The town of Henderson is asking a judge to annul the town of Hounsfield Planning Board's site plan approval for the proposed Galloo Island Wind Farm. Council says site approval lacks environmental, public notice requirements.
NY conservation officials cite cleaner waterways The Associated Press (2/4) New York conservation officials want to remove dozens of waterways from the list of those considered "impaired" by pollution, citing measures to reduce stormwater and agricultural runoff, sewage discharges and smokestack pollution.
Warm weather making ice too thin to fish Watertown Daily Times (1/28) After an unusually warm January, most of the ice on the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario has melted, leaving many popular ice-fishing spots with only thin layers of ice.
Paint Creek Dam said to be barrier to fish passage The Romeo Observer (1/27) A proposed project to remove the Paint Creek Dam received support from the Oakland Township Board of Trustees. The dam is considered a barrier for fish passage, preventing all fish, mussels and sediment deposits from heading upstream.
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.