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Public Information Meetings Scheduled For Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary Proposal

August 10, 2021 Contributor

Representatives of the proposed Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council will conduct four in-person meetings to provide information about the project to the public.

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Linda Goodnough: Enjoying The View Of Sandy Pond For 85 Years

August 1, 2021 Mike Johnson

Watching the seasons change across the broad expanse of North Sandy Pond, Linda Goodnough has a lifetime of experiences and stories to share about life on the 1000-acre waterway that her family has called home for generations.

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‘History On Tap’ To Feature Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary Proposal Aug. 4

August 1, 2021 Contributor

The proposed Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary will be the subject of the next ‘History on Tap’ event on Wednesday, Aug. 4.

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Weatherup Discusses COVID-19 Delta Variant, National Marine Sanctuary Initiative, Restaurant Recovery Program

July 27, 2021 Kassadee Bradshaw

Oswego County Legislature Chairman James Weatherup today posted his biweekly video updating the community on what is going on in the county.

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Sandy Pond Channel Maintenance Association Seeks Solution To Ongoing Dilemma

July 18, 2021 Mike Johnson

The shifting sands of the Lake Ontario shoreline have created a recurring problem for recreational boaters, virtually blocking the outlet between North Sandy Pond and the open waters of the smallest Great Lake.

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Katko Applauds NOAA For Moving Forward With Lake Ontario Marine Sanctuary

July 10, 2021 Contributor

Following the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) release of its draft environmental impact study (DEIS) for a National Marine Sanctuary on Lake Ontario, U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) yesterday issued the following statement applauding NOAA for moving forward with the designation process:

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Coastal Counties Onboard With Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary Proposal

July 8, 2021 Contributor

The proposed Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary achieved another significant milestone yesterday when the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) officially released its draft proposal to designate up to 1,786 square miles in eastern Lake Ontario and the Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence River as a National Marine Sanctuary.

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City Of Oswego Opposes New Port Structure Despite Importance In Trade

July 1, 2021 Matt Watling

In the matter of days, a massive metal structure appeared along the East side’s skyline, stemming from the Port of Oswego’s plan to expand its grain center, despite complaints from Oswego residents and the city’s mayor, Billy Barlow.

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Katko Challenges FEMA Administrator To Improve Response To Flooding Along Lake Ontario’s Shoreline

June 30, 2021 Contributor

During a House Homeland Security Committee hearing with Deanne Criswell, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), Ranking Member on the House Homeland Security Committee, yesterday challenged the agency to do more to provide relief to Lake Ontario shoreline communities and other local disaster impacted areas.

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Public Workshop To Focus On Resiliency Planning For Lake Ontario Shoreline Communities

June 27, 2021 Contributor

Residents, property owners, business owners, and all other interested parties are invited to join a virtual Public Workshop on Wednesday, June 30, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

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