$10M Annual Funding for Onondaga Lake Restoration and Public Involvement.
This Act authorizes $10 million annually for the continued cleanup and restoration of Onondaga Lake in New York, establishing a new Watershed Council and Scientific Center. Citizens, including the Onondaga Nation, gain a formal mechanism for public participation in developing the Adaptive Management Plan, aiming for improved water quality and increased recreational use. Local governments and institutions become eligible for federal grants to implement environmental strategies.
Key points
Establishes the Onondaga Lake Watershed Council to create a new Adaptive Management Plan for further lake restoration and conservation.
Authorizes $10 million annually in grants for local entities (State, County, City) to fund research, studies, and implementation of cleanup strategies.
Guarantees broad public participation, including the Onondaga Nation, in the planning and decision-making process regarding the lake's future.
Status:
Expired
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