MakingWaves – Water Withdrawal Reporting, Drug Collection Boxes, Funding Opportunities

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MakingWaves –  News from the Division of Water

This week's updates:

  • Annual Water Withdrawal Reporting
  • Drug Collection Boxes
  • Source Water Buffer Funding
  • Livestock Farm Water Quality Protection Funding

Annual Water Withdrawal Reporting

The DEC Water Withdrawal Reporting Program is currently receiving water withdrawal reporting data for 2018. Reporting is required each year for non-agricultural facilities that have a withdrawal capacity of 100,000 gallons or more per day and agricultural facilities that use more than 100,000 gallons or more per day (30 day average). Agricultural facilities that use less than 100,000 gallons per day can register using the annual water withdrawal reporting form. For more information, contact Water Withdrawal Reporting staff at 518-402-8182 or AWQRSDEC@dec.ny.gov.
 

Dispose of Medications Correctly - Protect Our Waters

Putting unwanted medications down the sink, toilet or drain pollutes our bodies of water. Instead, find a designated drug collection box near you.

Source Water Buffing Funding Available

A total of $5,000,000 in funds are available through the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Source Water Buffer Program for the purchase of conservation easements on agricultural lands that support, expand or enhance water quality protection of active public drinking water sources including but not limited to aquifers, watersheds, reservoirs, lakes, rivers, and streams. Program funds will also be available for the implementation of Riparian Buffer Systems within the conservation easement area that will provide further protection to water quality.

Applications for funding will be accepted through January 2020 from Soil and Water Conservation Districts, or a group of Districts acting jointly.

Livestock Farm Water Quality Protection Funding Available

$18.4 million is available to help New York livestock farms implement water quality protection projects. The funding is provided through the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets CAFO Waste Storage and Transfer System Program. Applications are accepted through April 16, 2019.