MakingWaves - Grants for Homeowners; Clean Watersheds Needs Survey; HABs Notifications

DEC Delivers - Information to keep you connected and informed from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Share or view as a web page || Update preferences or unsubscribe MakingWaves - News From the Division of Water In This Issue: Water Infrastructure Grants Available for Homeowners Reminder: Clean Watersheds Needs Survey Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Notifications     Water Infrastructure Grants Available for Homeowners NYS Homes & Community Renewal (HCR) has announced the availability of 2022 grants for homeowners. Through the NYS Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)--Housing, federal funding is available to assist low and moderate income households to: replace water and sanitary sewer laterals install new wells replace septic systems decommission septic systems Information about this grant program is available on HCR's website. Apply through the Community Development Online (CDOL) system by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 26.  Reminder: Clean Watersheds Needs Survey The Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) is conducting the 2022 Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (CWNS) for New York State. As required by law, New York participates in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's national survey to assess the capital investment needed for water quality infrastructure. Participation by all communities is critical to ensure New York State continues to receive a high level of federal funding to support water quality infrastructure projects across the state through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. Local governments and other eligible recipients are asked to submit documentation about their anticipated water quality infrastructure project needs. This documentation may include information that municipalities already have available to show estimated costs for needed infrastructure repairs and upgrades. Resources and instructions for participating in the survey are available on EFC's website. Contact EFC at 518-402-6924 or nyscwns@efc.ny.gov with questions. Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Notifications Visit NYHABS, DEC's harmful algal bloom notification map to view locations of freshwater HABs in New York State that were reported in the past two weeks. Click on a dot for more information, including the date it was reported, the waterbody name, and pictures. Click on the arrow at the bottom of the screen to view a list of reported HABs. Instructions on how to use NYHABS are on DEC's HABs notification webpage. Know it: HABs vary in appearance from scattered green dots in the water, to long, linear green streaks, pea soup, or spilled green paint, to blue-green or white coloration. Avoid it: People, pets, and livestock should avoid contact with floating mats, scums, and discolored water. Report it: Report a suspected HAB using the NYHABS online reporting form. Report health concerns related to HABs to the Department of Health at harmfulalgae@health.ny.gov, or contact your local health department.     The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation respects your right to privacy and welcomes your feedback  |  Update preferences or unsubscribe  |  Learn more about DEC Delivers Connect with DEC:          Basil Seggos, Commissioner This email was sent to edwardlorilla1991.magnifiecientnews@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation · 625 Broadway · Albany, NY 12233 · (518) 402-8013