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Thursday, February 13, 2025

Freshwater “Seafood” Summit Set for March 3 in Geneva, NY For Anglers, Baitfish Producers, Charter Captains, Aquaculture Industry New York Sea Grant and the Finger Lakes Institute will hold a freshwater-focused New York Seafood Summit on March 3, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Cornell University AgriTech in Geneva,

by: Kara Lynn Dunn

tags: Community Outreach, Event, Fishing, Marine Industry, New York State

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Adult and Youth NYS Boater Safety Certification Courses Available at 2025 CNY Boat Show The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and New York Sea Grant have announced the dates for youth and adults to complete the New York State Boater Safety Certification Course at the 2025 Central New York Boat Show. In 2025, all operators of a motorized

by: Kara Lynn Dunn

tags: Boat Show, Boating News, Boating Safety, Event, New York State

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

The International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board has gone back to following Plan 2014 directives as Lake Ontario levels continue their seasonal decrease. On Sept. 2, the board began deviating from Plan 2014 to provide higher and more predictable water levels on Lake St. Lawrence and the upper St. Lawrence River. Dry weather

by: Staff reports, Niagara Gazette

tags: Canada, Environmental Impact, Lake Ontario, New York State

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Lake Guardian research vessel. Photo credit: EPA ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A Lake Ontario cruise was no summer vacation for several teachers who spent a week on board an Environmental Protection Agency ship, testing water quality on the lake. The voyage plays an important role in the future health of not just Lake Ontario, but all

by: Seth Voorhees, Spectrum News 1

tags: Education, Great Lakes, Lake Ontario, New York State

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

The H. Lee White Maritime Museum hosts its latest exhibit, “Shipwrecks of Upstate NY.” The display was developed by local divers Tim Caza and Dennis Gerber and features 25 hand-painted and 3D printed scale models of Lake Ontario shipwreck sites. Pictured from Left are Gerber, H. Lee White Maritime Museum Curator Michael

by: Oswego County Today

tags: Great Lakes, Lake Ontario, New York State, Shipwrecks

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

NIAGARA COUNTY (WIVB) — We’ve seen it look blue, green, brown and all sorts of colors in between. But what’s going on below the surface? The United States and Canada are working together to protect Lake Ontario and learn more about the potential threats it faces. As part of the 2023 Cooperative Science and

by: Evan Anstey

tags: Environmental Impact, Lake Ontario, New York State

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

CLAYTON, New York (May 25, 2023) – The Antique Boat Museum, North America’s premier freshwater boating museum based in Clayton, NY, announced today the details of their popular 1000 Islands Family Free Day that will be held Saturday, June 3rd. Free admission to the ABM is offered all day and fun family activities will be

by: Antique Boat Museum

tags: Antique & Classic Boats, Great Lakes, Lake Ontario, New York State

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Rocks line the shore of Lake Ontario in the city of Oswego. Tarryn Mento/WAER News State water officials are keeping an eye on the Lake Ontario shoreline as the water is higher but still below flooding levels. The lake is seeing more water flow in from seasonal snowmelt up north, and less water flow out a dam on the New

by: Tarryn Mento

tags: Great Lakes, Lake Ontario, New York State

Friday, May 5, 2023

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Great Lakes cruise experts are in Buffalo discussing the economic impact of a possible new port to host cruise ships. Tourism experts are talking about the possibility of Buffalo becoming a cruise port city in the future. Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation is currently conducting a feasibility

by: Lia Lando

tags: Great Lakes, Lake Erie, New York State, Travel

Thursday, March 30, 2023

(WWTI) — Water levels are changing on Lake Ontario. As of March 24, all of the Great Lakes remained above their March long-term average levels, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District. Specifically, on Lake Ontario, water levels were eight inches above the long-term monthly average for March and four

by: Isabella Colello

tags: Canada, Great Lakes, Lake Ontario, New York State, safety

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