The Division of Water has posted new announcements on its webpage.

This Week's Updates:

• DECinfo Locator
• 303(d) List Data Solicitation
• New Clear Waters Columns

DECinfo Locator Prototype Available

The new DECinfo Locator prototype application is a map-based way to easily access many documents and public data pertaining to the environmental data of specific sites in New York State. By searching for a location on this map, you will see facility icons where you can view and download water permits, water quality data, and information about clean-up activities for a facility or location. An online survey to provide feedback is available.

Currently, this prototype includes the Owasco Lake watershed area (Tompkins and Cayuga counties) and the Newburgh area (Orange County). DEC plans to expand this application to include the entire state. If you would like to see the application expanded to include the rest of the state and other types of environmental data and documents, please provide your feedback through the survey.

Data Solicitation for 2018 CWA Section 303(d) List

As part of the development of the 2018 New York State Section 303(d) List of Impaired/TMDL Waters, the public is invited to provide existing and readily available water quality data and information. This data solicitation period began in the spring and will close on September 29, 2017. NYSDEC will then begin compiling a Draft Section 303(d) List which will be made available for public review and comment in January 2018. States are required to submit their next Section 303(d) Lists to USEPA by April 1, 2018.

New Clear Waters Columns Now Available

Three new columns about water-related issues written by DEC Deputy Commissioner for Water Resources James Tierney are now available. The topics include public outreach, harmful algal blooms and New York State’s watershed basin programs. These columns were originally published in three 2016 and 2017 issues of the New York Water Environment Association’s (NYWEA) quarterly Clear Waters magazine.