During a meeting earlier this month in New York state, an Oswego County official provided a detailed overview of what the designation of the eastern portion of Lake Ontario as a marine sanctuary would actually mean for the area. The official described national marine sanctuaries as America’s underwater version of national parks. Read the full story by Oswego County News Now.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20240628-oswego

Beth Wanamaker

The Conneaut Port Authority has been awarded $10,850 to manage Phragmites, an invasive grass species that can quickly become the dominant species in a variety of wet habitats. The grant is from the Great Lakes Commission, as part of the Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework. Read the full story by the Star Beacon.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20240628-phrag

Beth Wanamaker