MakingWaves - Ohio River Listening Session for NY; Water Infrastructure Projects Funded; 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: Stand Up for the Ohio River: Listening Session for New York Water Infrastructure Projects Funded Across New York Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Notifications   Stand Up for the Ohio River: Listening Session for New York Join the National Wildlife Federation and Ohio River Basin Alliance on Tuesday, July 26, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., to help set priorities to clean up and restore the Ohio River, its tributaries, and surrounding habitats. This is a community listening session via Zoom for New York State residents.  The Allegheny River, which flows west across southwestern New York State, is a tributary to the Ohio River. Most of Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties, and a portion of southwest Allegheny County are within the Allegheny River watershed and Ohio River basin.  Learn more and register to attend.  Water Infrastructure Projects Funded Across New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) has approved nearly $70 million to help 11 municipalities advance critical infrastructure projects that protect or improve water quality. The short-term financings and previously announced grants approved by the EFC Board of Directors will provide capital to local governments for critical projects. The board also approved various long-term financing conversions that provide interest relief for completed projects and help reduce debt for municipalities. Review the press release to see the list of funded projects.  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