Genesee River Basin Conference
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Track A: State of the Basin |
Track B: Land Use, Recreation and Tourism |
Track C: Habitat and Biodiversity |
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10:00-11:00 |
A1: The Priority Waterbodies List (PWL) in the Genesee River Basin The PWL is the most comprehensive inventory of water quality data available for the lakes and tributaries in the Genesee River Basin. This federally-mandated framework is used to focus activities, provide consistent data over time, guide funding, and measure the progress of lakes and rivers. What does it say about water quality in the Genesee River Basin? What waterbodies require further attention? What changes are in store for the PWL as we move into the future? These questions and other issues will be discussed. Attendees will be given the opportunity to discuss and ask questions about the PWL process following the presentation. Presenter:Jeff Myers, NYSDEC Division of Water
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B1: Open Space Preservation in the Genesee River Basin Presentations: The NYS Open Space Plan. New York's Open Space Conservation Plan (Plan) serves as the blueprint for the State's land conservation efforts, which during the past several years, has conserved nearly a million acres of land with an investment of more than $658 million. Learn about how the Plan has benefited the lands in and around the Genesee River Basin in the past and what priority projects lie ahead. Richard Nemecek, DEC Reg. 8 Supervisor of Natural Resources
The Future of Hemlock and Canadice Lakes. In the late 19th Century, the City of Rochester purchased the lands around Hemlock and Canadice Lakes and later developed a gravity-fed water supply system for the City, which continues to operate today. Considered part of the four “western Finger Lakes” which drain into the Genesee River, the lakes are renown as the last two undeveloped lakes within the entire Finger Lakes chain. Learn about this great resource and what the future may hold. Jim Howe, Director, Central and Western NY Chapter of The Nature Conservancy
Genesee River Basin Land Acquisition. The application of innovative tools such as conservation easements and fee-simple acquisition has saved thousands of acres from development. Learn about the past, present, and future efforts put forth by land trusts within the Genesee River Basin. Eric Grace, Executive Director, Genesee Valley Conservancy
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C1: Threatened Species & Species Restoration. Learn about several efforts to monitor and restore the habitat and population of various species types within the Genesee River Basin. Presentations: Sturgeon Restoration. Dawn Dittman, USGS River Otter Restoration. Lei Lani Stelle, RIT
Salmonid Stocking and Fisheries Restoration in Lake Ontario, Brian F. Lantry, USGS-BRD Research Fisheries Biologist
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11:00-12:00 |
A2: Local Efforts at Monitoring and Improving Water Quality A great deal of effort has been put forth by members of academia, local watershed groups, municipal authorities and other vested interests to address the quality of lakes and streams. Presentations will include a small sample of some of the effort that has been put forth in this regard. Oatka Creek Stream Segment Analysis. Ted Lewis, Research Scientist, SUNY Brockport
Predicting Non Point-Source Pollution Paths for Locating Best Management Practices, Paul Richards, SUNY Brockport
City of Rochester Concentrated Sewer Overflow Abatement Program. Andy Sansone, Monroe County Dept. of Env. Services
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C2: Invasive Species: They’re Here, They’re Coming Now What? Giant Hogweed, Rock Snot, VHS, Purple Loosestrife… Their names and potential risks are equally daunting. Furthermore, are they invasive, non-native, or invasive non-native...and what’s the difference? Find out answers to these questions and more, and learn what actions are taking place to address the issue. Presenter: Chuck O’Neil, Coastal Resources Specialist, NY Sea Grant
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12:00-1:00 |
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1:00-2:00 |
A3: Demonstration Projects Learn about some of the fascinating studies and innovative implementation projects that have been occurring within the Genesee River Basin. Presentations: Agricultural Best Management Practices for Conesus Lake. Dr. Joe Makarewicz, SUNY Brockport.
Efforts within the Genesee River Headwaters. Jack Fleckenstein, Watershed Specialist, Potter County Penn. Conservation District
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B2: Recreational Access The Genesee River Basin covers a land area of approximately 2,500 square miles and the River itself has a length of approximately 157 miles. Within the Basin lie 24 individual watersheds, each with its own network of streams. With such an enormous area, one can also expect enormous recreational opportunities. Learn about the trials and tribulations of those who have experienced paddling and other forms of recreation in and around the mighty Genesee as well as efforts to create and improve access to the river. Presentations: Paddling In and Around the Genesee, Rick French, Owner/Guide - Pack, Paddle and Ski
Fishing Access Throughout the Genesee River Basin, Joe Evans, NYSDEC Region 9 Fisheries
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C3: Model Programs and Institutional Frameworks How have other regions in New York State and the Great Lakes region been addressing issues such as problem prioritization, funding, and implementation? What challenges have they faced in addressing local problems? What have been some of their greatest successes (and failures)? What lessons may be transferable the Genesee River Basin? These and other questions and issues will be addressed. Presentations: Buffalo/Niagara RIVERKEEPER, Linda Schneekloth, Board Member
Lake Ontario LaMP, Townsend, DEC
Lake Ontario Coastal Initiative, Steve Lewandowski, Program Director, Lake Ontario Coastal Initiative
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2:00-3:00 |
A4: US Army Corps of Engineers Learn about what the USACE has been doing to manage land and water resources in the Western Lake Erie basin and how those lessons and activities may be applied here within the Genesee drainage basin. Mt. Morris Dam management, sediment control activities and river dredging are some of the issues that are likely to be addressed. Presenters: Craig Forget, USACE Buffalo District
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B3: Trail and Greenway Development The Genesee Valley Greenway took years of planning and negotiating to establish. Today it stands as one of the premier multi-use recreational trails in the region. Learn about its creation as well as the other trail planning and improvement efforts that are taking place throughout the Genesee River Basin. Presenters: Joan Schumakers, Friends of the Genesee Valley Greenway
Robert Torzynski, Program Mngr, Bicycle and Ped. Planning, Genesee Transportation Council
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3:00-4:00 |
A5: Ongoing Programs and Projects Learn about some well-known programs that have been guiding action within the basin over time, as well as some important projects that you may not be aware of. Presentations: Rochester Embayment Remedial Action Plan Update. Charlie Knauf, Monroe County Dept. of Health
Data Rescue: Aging Environmental Databases. Paul Sawyko, Monroe County Dept. of Health - see Data Rescue project data at Data Rescue
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B4: The Canal Connection Since 1832, the Erie Canal has been linked to the Genesee River in some form or another. Learn more about the interaction between these two waterways and what may lie ahead, including proposals to re-water a portion of the old Erie Canal in downtown Rochester. Presenters: Tom Grasso, President, Canal Society of NYS
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C4: Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy Learn about NYSDEC’s strategy for addressing wildlife preservation within the Genesee River Basin. Presenter: Jenny Landry, NYSDEC Reg. 8 State Wildlife Grants Biologist
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Last Modified: October 31, 2007