MakingWaves - News from the Division of Water

This Week's Updates:

• Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Open
• Harmful Algal Bloom (HABs) Notifications
• WQIP Land Acquisition Projects for Source Water Protection - Ask the Expert Call
• Flood Proofing Workshops
• Hudson River Estuary River Access and River Education Grants
• Reminder: Application Deadline for Hudson River Estuary Local Stewardship Planning Grants

Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Open

Water Quality Improvement Project grant, Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grant and Non-Agricultural Nonpoint Source Planning Grant applications are being accepted through the CFA until 4 p.m. on July 26, 2019.

Multiple workshops on grant programs offered through the CFA are being held around the state. The next workshops are scheduled for June 17 in Herkimer, June 19 in Hempstead, June 20 in Brooklyn, and June 21 in Auburn.

Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Notifications

Visit NYHABS, DEC’s HABs notification map, to view locations of current freshwater HABs in New York State. Each yellow dot on the map represents a HAB 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.

Know it. Avoid it. Report it.

If you see a HAB, please use the new reporting form to submit a report to NYHABS.
Because waterbodies may have HABs that have not been reported to DEC, we recommend avoiding contact with floating mats, scums and discolored water.

If you, your family, or pet have been in contact with a HAB, please rinse with clean water and report any symptoms to your local health department.

WQIP Land Acquisition Projects for Source Water Protection - Ask the Expert Call

As a reminder, an “Ask the Expert” call will be held to provide an overview of the WQIP Land Acquisition for Source Water Protection project type on Thursday, June 27 from 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. RSVP at WQIPsourcewater@dec.ny.gov.

To join the meeting, visit this Webex link, enter your name and e-mail if requested, enter the meeting password if required (TaMshMF3), click "Join," and follow the instructions on your screen. To call in, use 1-844-633-8697 and access code 648 612 584.

To learn more about WQIP Land Acquisition Projects for Source Water Protection and the “Ask the Expert” calls, view the WQIP Land Acquisition Fact Sheet (PDF).

Flood Proofing Workshops

Free Flood Proofing Workshops for community officials and an Open House for community members will be held in Oriskany, Albany and Binghamton on June 18, 19, and 20. Learn what flood proofing options are available, as well as what state and federal programs exist to assist your community with flood proofing. For more information visit DEC's Floodplain Management Training Resources web page.

Hudson River Estuary River Access and River Education Grants

Approximately $400,000 is now available for River Access and River Education grants through the Hudson River Estuary Program. This competitive grant opportunity will help communities implement priorities outlined in the Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda, specifically to improve access to the tidal waters of the Hudson for fishing, swimming, boating, and wildlife-dependent recreation, and to enhance education about the estuary to make opportunities to learn about the Hudson River Estuary more accessible for a wide range of people.

Applications must be submitted in the NYS Grants Gateway by 3:00 p.m. on August 14, 2019.

Reminder: Application Deadline for Hudson River Estuary Local Stewardship Planning Grants

Approximately $350,000 is available to help communities in the Hudson River Estuary watershed increase resiliency to flooding, protect water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and enhance natural resources. Applications for the Hudson River Estuary Local Stewardship Planning grants must be submitted in the NYS Grants Gateway by 3:00 p.m. on July 10, 2019.