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Lake Ontario NMS Advisory Council Seeks Members

July 9, 2020 Contributor

The proposed Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary is seeking alternate members on the advisory council. Vacant seats include Economic Development, Recreational Fishing, and Shoreline Property owners.

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IJC’s International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board Announces Better Water Conditions Downstream Allow Outflows To Be Set For Navigation

May 3, 2020 Contributor

Thanks to favorable weather and water supply conditions the board no longer needs to limit outflows to alleviate flooding risks downstream.

That means that outflows will now be at the maximum rate to lower water levels on Lake Ontario, while maintaining currents in the St. Lawrence River that allow for commercial navigation.

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International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board Expects Lake Levels To Stabilize, Improve

April 28, 2020 Contributor

Water levels throughout the Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River system in 2020 are expected to peak well below the record-highs of 2017 and 2019, according to the latest projections from the International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board.

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Katko Requests Relief For Shoreline Communities Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

April 27, 2020 Contributor

With high water levels anticipated this spring along Lake Ontario’s southern shoreline, U.S. Reps. John Katko (R, NY-24) and Joseph Morelle (D, NY-25) today announced a bipartisan effort urging Congressional Leaders to act quickly to ensure Great Lakes communities have access to federal support as they respond to rising water levels amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NY Sea Grant Virtual Site Visit Offers Expert Erosion Management Help

April 27, 2020 Contributor

Waterfront property owners in need of erosion management expertise can request a virtual site visit by New York Sea Grant Great Lakes Coastal Processes and Hazards Specialist Roy Widrig.

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Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River System: Comparison, Update, Outlook

April 23, 2020 Contributor

Lake Ontario is now likely to remain below record-highs through the spring. This is largely due to favorable weather conditions, but also demonstrates the effectiveness of water regulation to help the system recover after the recent record-high water events.

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REDI Begins Dredging Lake Ontario Locations

April 23, 2020 Contributor

New York State Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced the start of dredging at Blind Sodus Bay in Wayne County as part of the State’s $15 million REDI Regional Dredging Project.

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International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board Gives Update

April 8, 2020 Contributor

Spring is a critical period for Lake Ontario outflow regulation, as the International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board is closely coordinating with the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board during the Ottawa River snowmelt (freshet), to have the highest outflow from Lake Ontario while balancing impacts upstream and downstream on the St. Lawrence River.

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International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board Announces Strategies

March 18, 2020 Contributor

Lake Ontario’s seasonal rise has begun, and will generally continue in the coming weeks. Residents and communities along Lake Ontario should remain vigilant and continue to make preparations for potential impacts of high water this spring, as the risk remains elevated, particularly during periods of strong winds and waves.

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Local Business Owners Respond To Lakeshore Flooding

March 8, 2020 Contributor

Owners of Greene Point Marina and Rudy’s Lakeside Drive-In respond to lakeshore flooding and the recent legislation allowing those affected by it to sue the IJC.

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