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Lake Trout Research Underway On Lake Ontario; Bi-National Effort Aimed At Survivability Of Popular Sport Fishing Species

June 9, 2023 Submitted article

Lake trout research underway on Lake Ontario is part of the U.S. – Canada Cooperative Science and Monitoring Initiative (CSMI) field year on the lake. Research collecting data on lake trout movement using acoustic telemetry tags is being led by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in collaboration with the U.S. Geologic Survey (USGS), New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Fisheries, with outreach assistance from New York Sea Grant (NYSG).

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Senator Mannion Announces Passage Of Legislation To Study And Identify Solutions To Eliminate Low Bridge Strikes On The Onondaga Lake Parkway And Low Bridges Across New York State

June 9, 2023 Contributor

Senator John W. Mannion (SD-50) today announced passage of his bill to study and identify solutions to the ongoing problem of low bridge strikes on the Onondaga Lake Parkway and low bridges across New York State. The legislation has also passed the Assembly and now goes to the governor to be signed into law.

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New York State Department Of Health And New York State Office For The Aging Launch Town Hall Meetings On Master Plan For Aging And Receive Public Input

June 9, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Health and the New York State Office for the Aging today held the first in a series of statewide Town Halls on Governor Hochul’s initiative to develop a state Master Plan for Aging (MPA). The MPA is a roadmap designed to improve health and wellness, strengthen New York’s focus on age-friendly communities, and improve the overall quality of life for all generations of New Yorkers as they age.

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DEC Announces $78 Million In Grant Funding Now Available For Water Quality Protection Projects Across The State

June 9, 2023 Contributor

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the availability of funds for water quality improvement and protection projects. The funding is part of the millions of dollars now available through the Consolidated Funding Application recently announced by Governor Kathy Hochul for a wide range of programs. This year, at least $78 million is available through DEC’s Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) program and up to $3 million is available through DEC’s Non-agriculture Nonpoint Source Planning and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Mapping Grant (NPG) program.

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AAA Offers Advice On Washing Wildfire Ash Off Your Car

June 8, 2023 Contributor

As wildfires continue to burn to our north, filling area skies with smoke and harmful soot, AAA is offering advice on preventing vehicle damage.

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Erie Canal Learning Hub Launched

June 8, 2023 Contributor

The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and the New York State Canal Corporation are pleased to announce the launch of a new educational initiative, the Erie Canal Learning Hub. The Hub provides free curriculum resources, field trips, virtual 3D tours, and other online tools for teachers and students who are learning about the Erie Canal.

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DEC Announces Suite Of Actions To Protect Public Safety And Promote Sustainable Use Of State Lands

June 8, 2023 Contributor

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced new and continued efforts planned for the 2023 outdoor recreation season to protect public safety and promote sustainable recreation in the Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserve. DEC’s actions are designed specifically to improve Adirondack and Catskill visitor safety and build on ongoing wilderness protection support strategies to improve safety, sustainability, and equitable access of those enjoying the outdoors during the upcoming warm weather months.

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Plumbers & Pipefitters Recruit Apprentices

June 8, 2023 Contributor

The Plumber-Pipefitters JAC Lo. #112 (Northern Zone), will conduct a recruitment from July 5, 2023 through April 3, 2024 for four Plumber and Steamfitter apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today.

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June 9 Air Quality Health Advisory Issued For Long Island, New York City Metro, And Western New York

June 8, 2023 Contributor

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the Long Island, New York City Metro, and Western New York regions for Friday, June 9, 2023.

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June 8 Air Quality Health Advisory Issued For Long Island, New York City Metro, Lower Hudson Valley, Upper Hudson Valley, Eastern Lake Ontario, Central New York And Western New York

June 8, 2023 Contributor

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the Long Island, New York City Metro, Lower Hudson Valley, Upper Hudson Valley, Eastern Lake Ontario, Central New York and Western New York regions for Thursday, June 8, 2023.

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