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Invasive Species Control and Wetland Restoration at Four Mile Creek State Park, New York
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation lead a project funded through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to control invasive species and enhance wetland restoration at the mouth of the Four Mile Creek.April 1, 2025
Soil Health Improvements in Western New York Farm Increase Economic Gain for Farmers
Good management of farmland leads to positive environmental outcomes for healthy soil and clean water. In Western New York, the Macauley family has found that these practices can have an added benefit – a better bottom line for their farm business!November 26, 2024
GLRI Funds Help Pollinators Thrive on Finger Lakes National Forest
In Schuyler County, NY, GLRI funds enabled the USDA Forest Service’s Finger Lakes National Forest to replace nonnative grasses with pollinator habitat.November 15, 2024
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Emerald Shiner Fish Passage Project
The US Army Corps of Engineers builds a 700-foot-long fish passage at the City of Buffalo’s Freedom Park on Unity Island to support Emerald Shiner fish.October 16, 2024
Significant Restoration Milestones reached in Buffalo Outer Harbor Slip #3
The US Army Corps of Engineers, EPA, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, and local partners have reached a significant milestone by beginning the construction of a multi-year coastal wetland habitat restoration project in the Buffalo Outer Harbor Slip #3. The project uses clean sediment dredged from the navigation channel to create wetland habitat that will benefit native plants, fish, and birds and the local community.
August 30, 2024
Utilizing Abandoned Canal Infrastructure to Create Innovative Water Quality Solutions in the Finger Lakes, NY
The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) is supporting innovative projects in the Finger Lakes region of New York that are increasing aquatic habitat connectivity and helping to improve water quality in Seneca Lake by reducing excess phosphorus pollution.August 27, 2024
Wetland enhancement and water quality improvements at Woodlawn Beach State Park
Major strides made in water quality and habitat improvement efforts by New York’s State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at Woodlawn Beach State Park.
August 7, 2024
The City of Dunkirk, New York awarded for Lake Erie Green Infrastructure Project
The city of Dunkirk, NY received the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative’s Wege Award in recognition for projects done as part of the Lake Erie Green Infrastructure Project. Since 2022 Dunkirk has used GLRI funding for stormwater management projects that use engineered wetlands to help protect local beaches and water quality in Lake Erie.July 23, 2024
Buffalo River Habitat Restoration Completed at Katherine Street
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has completed closeout of the habitat restoration along the Buffalo River near Katherine Street.
January 24, 2024
Loss of Fish and Wildlife Habitat BUI removed at Rochester Embayment AOC
The Loss of Fish and Wildlife Habitat Beneficial Use Impairment (BUI) was removed from the Rochester Embayment Area of Concern (AOC) after state, federal, and non-profit partners implemented multiple habitat restoration projects within the AOC and in critical wetland areas adjacent to the AOC, leading to improved habitat conditions for target fish and wildlife species. This marks the final BUI to be removed from this AOC.
December 14, 2023