For July 26 - MakingWaves - HABs, Intended Use Plans

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MakingWaves - News from the Division of Water

This Week's Updates:

  • Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Notifications
  • Draft Intended Use Plans for Federal Fiscal Year 2020
  • New 'DECinfo Locator' Interactive Map

Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Notifications

Visit NYHABS, DEC’s harmful algal bloom 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.

Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds Draft Intended Use Plans for Federal Fiscal Year 2020

The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, DEC and the New York State Department of Health are pleased to announce the availability of the Draft Federal Fiscal Year 2020 Intended Use Plans (IUPs) for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). The CWSRF and DWSRF programs are available to municipalities and certain non-municipal entities in New York State to finance water quality and drinking water related projects.

The Draft IUPs include lists of projects that could receive financing between October 1, 2019 and September 30, 2020, the next IUP financing period.

Eligible entities interested in financing one or more projects not listed in the Draft CWSRF IUP or Draft DWSRF IUP should submit the appropriate IUP project listing information as soon as possible but no later than Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Written comments on the Draft IUPs must be submitted by 5:00 p.m., September 3, 2019.

For more information, including how to comment, view the July 17 Environmental Notice Bulletin. 

DEC Launches New ‘DECinfo Locator’ to Increase Transparency and Access to Data Reports

DEC recently launched DECinfo Locator, an interactive map that provides access to DEC documents and public data about New York's environment and outdoor recreation resources. This first-of-its-kind DEC mapping application generates results specific to locations across the state and includes 50 interactive data layers. Several information layers can be active at the same time, allowing users to see the many ways DEC is working to protect and enhance the state’s environment and recreational opportunities.

Among other uses, the public can:

  • Download State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permits for individual facilities
  • Find basic details for Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP)
  • Find permit number and links to additional information for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s)
  • Download reports and fact sheets, such as: water quality, aquatic toxicity monitoring, and aquatic biological monitoring
  • Waterbody assessment information for all lakes, rivers, streams, estuaries and coastlines

To access the mapping application, visit the DECinfo Locator web page. Learn more about its features from the DECinfo Locator Tutorial on YouTube.