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As temperatures flirted with 90 degrees prior to the first day of summer, many cooled off at Lake Ontario.

Precautions From Summer Heat, During Summer Activities Critical For Oswego Residents

June 13, 2021 Matt Watling

With the summer heat fast approaching and school ending, families will begin to spend their time outside, enjoying what Oswego has to offer, including the new splash pad at Breitbeck Park.

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Katko Reintroduces Measure To Deliver Assistance To Communities Impacted By Flooding

June 8, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (R, NY-24) today reintroduced the Preliminary Damage Assessment Improvement Act, legislation that would strengthen the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) ability to provide federal relief to disaster-impacted communities, including Lake Ontario’s shoreline communities.

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Construction Of $9.5 Million International Pier Project Begins

April 22, 2021 Contributor

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the start of construction at International Pier, a $9.5 million resiliency project funded through the Governor’s Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative in the city of Oswego.

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Port Of Oswego Getting One Of Great Lakes Largest Cranes Ready for Busy Season

April 22, 2021 Submitted article

This week the Port of Oswego employees brought the Liebherr LTM1300 365 ton all terrain crane out of winter storage, readying it for its first heavy lift project of the year.

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Dry Conditions Lead to Low Water Levels: International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board To Decrease Outflows

April 13, 2021 Contributor

Lower than average precipitation and winter snowpack runoff have resulted in decreased inflows to Lake Ontario. The reduced inflows have resulted in lower water levels on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River.

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Katko Discusses CNY Projects, Implementation Of Water Infrastructure Legislation U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers

April 1, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced he spoke directly with the District Commander for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, to request updates on local water infrastructure projects and discuss the implementation of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020, a bipartisan bill he worked across the aisle to develop on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and supported passage of in the House.

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Lake Ontario Flood Risk Diminishes; Very High Outflows To Continue

March 1, 2021 Contributor

The risk of flooding on Lake Ontario and the upper St. Lawrence River has declined from moderate in December 2020 to low, according to the International Joint Commission.

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In Meeting With IJC, Katko Brings Attention To Sustained Lake Ontario Flood Risks, Pushes For Stronger Flood Mitigation, Coastal Resiliency Efforts

February 13, 2021 Contributor

In a virtual meeting with Jane Corwin, Chair and Commissioner of the U.S. Section, International Joint Commission (IJC), U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) yesterday raised awareness of the dire threat that further flooding poses to Lake Ontario’s shoreline communities and discussed the agency’s plans to mitigate flooding in 2021.

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Great Lakes Research Consortium Project Updates Announced

January 26, 2021 Submitted article

The Great Lakes Research Consortium (GLRC) has announced an update on the five projects receiving a total of $121,907 in small grants funding in 2020.

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Port Authority Issues Call to Action To Finish West Break

January 8, 2021 Submitted article

The Port of Oswego Authority announced today they are advocating to the local congressional delegation and Army Corps of Engineers for their support to budget the crucial completion of the Oswego Harbor West Break Wall.

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