Lake Ontario

Why low Lake Ontario levels mean high St. Lawrence levels

David Sommerstein — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:34:00 +0000

For quite some time, the Great Lakes -- from Superior to Ontario -- have been at historically low water levels. So many people were surprised this week that regulators are lowering the gates at the Iroquois Dam near Ogdensburg because the St. Lawrence River is too high.

Research torpedo away: vehicle collecting data on Lake Ontario

Ryan Delaney — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:08:05 +0000

A small cylinder armed with research equipment is bobbing through Lake Ontario this week. It’s collecting data from a seasonal temperature barrier known as a thermal bar.

Rising concern about changes to Lake Ontario water levels

Kate O'Connell — Sat, 04 May 2013 09:58:00 +0000

The water levels in Lake Ontario have a significant impact on the economic and environmental viability of harbors in upstate New York and Canada. As a result, a proposed plan to change the management of those water levels has raised some concerns in waterfront communities.

Reintroducing Atlantic salmon to the Salmon River

David Chanatry — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 11:32:08 +0000

In recent years both the federal and New York state governments have been studying how best to re-introduce – salmon -- to New York’s Salmon River. That might come as a surprise to anyone who’s ever fished the river, known for its salmon of eye-popping size.

Oscar the Standard Poodle

Tim LaMay, Leigh Rusyn and Shannon Rosato — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:34:41 +0000

Are central & northern NY prepared for a storm like Sandy?

Catherine Loper — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:30:43 +0000

As life starts to get back to normal in the parts of New York and New Jersey that were devastated by Hurricane Sandy, other areas of the country are asking themselves if they could have weathered that kind of storm.

The Great Lakes Week

John Weeks — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:03:48 +0000

John Weeks discusses the events of the 1984 Great Lakes Week. This festival included Native American storytelling, water sports, film screenings and concerts.WeeksThis essay describes the activities and goals of this free (and now extinct) celebration. Weeks explains how each citizen should be well aware of the history and uses of the 193 mile-long Lake Ontario.

Developer pitches floating mega-complex for Port of Oswego

Adam Wolfe — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 20:44:08 +0000

Two developers are proposing to construct a massive floating building on Lake Ontario that would incorporate residential space, science labs, and entertainment and business venues. The city of Oswego is considering this fantastic vision for inside its harbor’s break wall.

Congressman Owens says Cuomo administration “noncommittal” on new water levels plan

Joanna Richards — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:26:29 +0000

The new water levels proposal for the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario has garnered some criticism from a group of state lawmakers along the lake's southern shore. This week they asked the governor to oppose the plan.

Last week, Congressman Bill Owens came out in favor of the proposal and said he'd ask for Governor Andrew Cuomo's support. Both Owens and environmental advocates say the opposition's arguments aren't based on the facts of the new plan.

Lake Ontario lawmakers ask Cuomo to halt IJC water levels plan

Julie Grant — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:49:01 +0000

State lawmakers representing communities along the south shore of Lake Ontario are lining up against a plan to regulate water levels in the lake, and in the St. Lawrence River system.

Jefferson County officials oppose offshore wind in Lake Ontario

Joanna Richards — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:00:01 +0000

A group of Jefferson County legislators has for the second time in two years expressed opposition to offshore wind turbines in Lake Ontario. Almost two years ago, the New York Power Authority proposed an offshore wind turbine project, which Jefferson County rejected. Now the county may move to oppose federal overtures in that direction.