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What's New COMMENTARY: Collaboration, not competition, is critical The Buffalo News (6/30) Environmental pollution, land use and transportation planning, sprawl without growth — all these problems and more cut across jurisdictional lines and require multijurisdictional solutions. An Erie odyssey - part 2 The Niagara Falls Review (6/27) Since the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909 and the opening of the Seaway 50 years ago, Lake Erie has thrived, died and rebounded. And it may be facing trouble again. St. Lawrence Seaway at 50: a bypass for Buffalo’s port The Buffalo News (6/22) It was 50 years ago this week, on June 26, 1959, that the St. Lawrence Seaway was opened, and the course of Buffalo history changed forever. One tank trip: exploring the legacy of a historic shipping route The Buffalo News (6/22) The Montreal-Lake Ontario section of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System, which consists of seven locks, including the two 2 U. S. Locks in Massena, N. Y., is celebrating 50 years this year. Wayward peregrine falcon chick leads to discovery of another nest The Buffalo News (6/22) A peregrine falcon chick that ended up on a barge in the Niagara River led to the discovery of a fourth nest — and another family of five — in this area. Bigger share of power pie for WNY? WIVB / WNLO-TV, Buffalo NY (6/16) The New York Power Authority is moving ahead to harness wind energy and is promising western New York won't get blown away, this time.
General Resources New York Great Lakes Commission Since 1955, New York has been a valued member of the Great Lakes Commission. New York Governor Profile Council of Great Lakes Governors Includes biography, inaugural address, State of the State address and related links. New York Sea Grant Focuses the talents of university scientists and extension specialists on research in the areas of fisheries, coastal environmental quality and processes, invasive species, non-point source pollution and seafood safety. New York State Government A starting point to guide you to the many resources available from New York's state agencies, departments and other governmental branches.
Economy New York Economic Profile Northeast-Midwest Institute The Northeast-Midwest Institute provides a variety of economic data about the state, including unemployment rate, per-capita income, gross state product, exports, government spending and demographics.
Environment Hudson River (NY) American Heritage Rivers The American Heritage Rivers Initiative, established by an Executive Order in September 1997, is a program to help communities restore and revitalize waters and waterfronts. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Niagara Parks Commission Tourism information around Niagara Falls and the Niagara River Corridor. Parks of the St. Lawrence Manages recreational areas from Kingston to near the Quebec border. Silver Waters of Lake Ontario Their goal is to raise awareness of, and appreciation for, Lake Ontario through writing, sailing instruction, nature study, and other means. U.S. EPA Region 2 Great Lakes Projects and Programs U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. EPA Region 2 is responsible for management of the portions of the Great Lakes ecosystem bordered by New York State. This includes Lake Ontario, a small portion of Lake Erie, the Niagara River, which connects Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, and a portion of the upper St. Lawrence River, which flows out of Lake Ontario.
Tourism The Great Lakes Circle Tour Ride along on the 6,500-mile Great Lakes Circle Tour: a scenic, international road system connecting the five Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River! For new visitors to the region, this online travel guide offers informational maps, road routes and estimated mileages, and links to major cities, camping and recreation areas, and natural attractions. Travel and Tourism: Department of Economic Development
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