MakingWaves - HABs Action Plans & Notifications, 303(d) List, Grant Workshops

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MakingWaves

This Week's Updates:

  • Harmful Algal Bloom Action Plans
  • Harmful Algal Bloom Notifications
  • Draft 303(d) List
  • Consolidated Funding Application Grant Workshops

Harmful Algal Bloom Action Plans Released

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the release of 12 tailored action plans to address the causes of harmful algal blooms (HABs) in priority waterbodies across upstate New York. The action plans outline specific projects and programs to be implemented at priority lakes, and also identify strategies that can be taken at waterbodies statewide to reduce the threat of HABs. These plans are a central component of the Governor’s $65 million, four-point initiative, unveiled in the 2018 State of the State to aggressively combat HABs and protect drinking water quality and the upstate economy.

Harmful Algal Bloom Notifications

New waterbodies with harmful algal blooms have been added today, June 22, to DEC’s Harmful Algal Blooms Notifications webpage.

This week, 10 waterbodies were added to the notification list. There are currently 25 waterbodies with blooms on the list.

Know it. Avoid it. Report it.

Because waterbodies may have harmful algal blooms that have not been reported to DEC, we recommend avoiding contact with floating mats, scum and discolored water.

If you suspect you have seen a harmful algal bloom, or you, your family, or pet have been in contact with a harmful algal bloom, please follow the instructions for reporting a bloom to DEC.

Owasco Lake HAB

Draft 303(d) List of Impaired/TMDL Waters Available

The Draft 2018 New York State Section 303(d) List of Impaired/TMDL Waters is now available for public comment. The list identifies those waters that do not support appropriate uses and require development of a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) or other restoration strategy. Public comments will be accepted through August 6, 2018. For more information, including how to submit comments, view the June 20 Environmental Notice Bulletin.

Consolidated Funding Application Grant Workshops

Multiple workshops on the Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) grant program, Engineering Planning Grant (EPG) and other funding programs offered through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) are being held around the state. The next and final workshop is scheduled for June 29 in Lake Placid.

Applications for WQIP and EPG are accepted through the CFA until 4 p.m. on July 27, 2018.