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Oswego County Tourism Announces New Lake-Wide Fishing Promotion Initiatives

January 4, 2021 Contributor

Oswego County’s Tourism office is working closely together with the Lake Ontario Sportfishing Promotion Council (LOSPC) to find new ways to promote Lake Ontario as a fishing destination.

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IJC To Implement Strategy To Deviate From Plan 2014 This Winter

December 14, 2020 Contributor

The International Joint Commission (IJC) has approved the International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board’s request for authority to deviate from Plan 2014, and as conditions permit, outflows from the Moses-Saunders dam on the St. Lawrence River can be increased to exceed Plan 2014 flows.

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U.S. Reps Call On IJC To Deviate From Plan 2014 To Prevent Flooding Among Lake Ontario

December 10, 2020 Contributor

In an effort to mitigate the risk of flooding on Lake Ontario in 2021, U.S. Reps. John Katko (R, NY-24), Anthony Brindisi (D, NY-22), Joseph Morelle (D, NY-25), and Chris Jacbos (R, NY-27) today called on the International Joint Commission (IJC) to deviate from the water management procedures prescribed by Plan 2014.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Shore Road Shoreline Protection Project

December 1, 2020 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today a shoreline protection project along Shore Road on Oswego’s east side.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Completion Of Breitbeck Park Harbor Trail Shoreline Protection Project

November 7, 2020 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the completion of the Breitbeck Park Harbor Trail shoreline protection project, involving the re-design of shoreline property and placement of new, large rip-rap stone along with other material along the shoreline of Breitbeck Park and Lake Ontario.

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Michael Johnson: A Summer Of Sunsets

November 1, 2020 Mike Johnson

I found my pursuit of the perfect evening sky to be a soothing ritual, and I hope that this collection brings you joy and a warm remembrance of another summer that ended all too soon.

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New Dock To Be Installed Along West Linear Riverwalk

September 22, 2020 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the West Linear Riverwalk will be altered to create a docking area along the walkway to create more accessibility for boats pulling into the Port City from Lake Ontario.

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Oswego County Announces Septic System Replacement Program For Lake Ontario Property Owners

August 28, 2020 Contributor

The Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning is accepting applications for a state grant program that covers up to 50% of the cost of septic system improvement projects in designated areas of the Lake Ontario shoreline.

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Creating New Summer Rituals During The Pandemic

August 9, 2020 Contributor

Watching the sunsets over Lake Ontario has become an evening ritual that I savor more and more every day.

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IJC Responds To U.S. Government Accountability Office’s Report On Plan 2014

July 25, 2020 Contributor

The U.S. Government Accountability Office issued a report concerning Plan 2014, the current plan used for regulating Lake Ontario outflows, on July 23, 2020 and the International Joint Commission has responded to those recommendations.

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