To address an increasingly well-documented problem with the nutrient phosphorus in New York State’s waters, Senate Bill 3780-A sponsored by Senator Antoine Thompson (60th District- Buffalo and Niagara Falls) imposes restrictions on the phosphorus content of lawn fertilizers and automatic dishwashing detergents sold in New York State as of July 1 of this year. Bill 3780-A has been passed by the NYS Senate, Assembly and signed into law by Governor Paterson. Learn More
Green Infrastructure is highlights the importance of the natural environment in decisions about land use planning. In particular there is an emphasis on the "life support" functions provided by a network of natural ecosystems, with an emphasis on interconnectivity to support long term sustainability. Read summaries in LOCI News or View Presentations
Lake Ontario’s coastal waters are a valuable resource for drinking water, recreational activities, fishing, and wastewater processing. Despite significant water quality improvements in the open, offshore waters of the lake, the 320 miles of shoreline, river and creek mouths and embayments suffer from severe impairments, including beach closings, problems with the taste and odor of drinking water, increased treatment costs for drinking water, habitat destruction, animal and fish deformities, erosion, and restrictions on dredging activities. LEARN MORE
Evaluation of several streams listed as impaired for phosphorus
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