Save the Rain Quarterly Report Q3 2014 by Onondaga County Save the Rain

Save the Rain

Third Quarterly Report 2014

July - September 2014

Joanne M. Mahoney County Executive

www.savetherain.us

ONONDAGA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION VISION To be a respected leader in wastewater treatment, storm water management, and the protection of our environment using state-of-the-art, innovative technologies and sound scientific principles as our guide.

MISSION To protect and improve the water environment of Onondaga County in a cost-effective manner ensuring the health and sustainability of our community and economy.

CORE VALUES

Excellence Teamwork Honesty Innovation Cost-Effectiveness Safety

Table of Contents Report from Commissioner Gray Projects Update  

Progress of Projects Under Construction Fact Sheets

Green Projects Update  

Projects Summary Fact Sheets

Green Improvement Fund Update  

Green Improvement Fund Program Summary Fact Sheets

Metro WWTP Phosphorus Projects/TMDL/Ambient Monitoring Program Update    

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Metro Phosphorus Optimization Project Metro Phosphorus Work Plan Project Onondaga Lake Water Quality Model Ambient Monitoring Program Water Quality Sampling Tributary Sampling Tributary Bacteria Compliance Assessment Onondaga Lake Sampling Biological Monitoring Program Sampling Summary

Legislative/Regulatory/Media Update   

Action Items for County Legislature Action Items for the Environmental Protection Committee Media Articles

Financial Update 

Contracts New Contracts Amendments to Existing Contracts Change Orders

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Funding State Bond Act Funds Federal EPA Funds

Federal Army Corps of Engineers Funds EFC Loans 

Onondaga County Lake Improvement Project Fourth Stipulation of the ACJ Clinton/Lower MIS CSO Improvement Harbor Brook Drainage Basin CSO Abatement Midland CSO Abatement Sewer Separation of CSO Areas: 022/038/040/045/046A/046B/047/048/050/051/053/054 Save the Rain Education and Outreach Grant Appendix     

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Project Payments Lake Improvement Project Status Report Federal and State Grants/Loans Approved and Received Chronology of Project Construction Starts Contractors for Construction Projects  Metro Treatment Plant  CSOs WEP Acronyms

Project Progress Report from Commissioner Technical Assistance Grants from the USEPA -The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $67,000 of technical assistance to Onondaga County for developing a holistic planning approach for infrastructure improvements. The EPA has selected Onondaga County and its award-winning Save the Rain program as one of five communities in the nation to receive technical assistance for developing an integrated plan for stormwater and wastewater projects. The County will work with an EPA contractor to create a framework to identify, evaluate, and select future stormwater and wastewater projects and to engage stakeholders in that process. Developing an integrated plan will help Onondaga County create a framework to prioritize future infrastructure projects within the Onondaga County Consolidated Sanitary District to achieve the most economically and environmentally beneficial results. The County will work in partnership with EPA, EPA contractors, and NYS Department of Conservation (DEC) to develop the framework for this integrated plan. The County will also engage other community stakeholders in this prioritization process. This technical assistance will be provided through summer 2015. The result will be a transferable model for other communities to follow as they develop integrated planning strategies. As a side note, integrated planning is the EPA term of art for comprehensive planning for a variety of wastewater, combined sewer and stormwater regulatory programs; to avoid any local confusion, it is not related to municipal consolidation or consolidation of sewer operations in the sanitary district. Integrated planning is consistent within the County’s continuing efforts to be responsible to both the environment and to sanitary district ratepayers. As stated by EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy in her recent news release on this grant, “Integrated planning provides the important flexibility that cities and towns need to address water challenges in an efficient and effective manner.” The EPA selected 5 communities—Onondaga County, NY; Burlington, VT; Durham, NH; Santa Monica, CA; Springfield, MO—from the 28 communities who submitted letters of interest in receiving this technical assistance. The full EPA announcement is available on their website: http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/bd4379a92ceceeac8525735900400c27/aefd8fbe6e5f20498 5257d6d004e16ac!OpenDocument. EPA recognized Onondaga County as a national leader in sustainable stormwater management in 2011 when the County was chosen to be a green infrastructure partner community, due largely to the County Executive’s successful implementation of the Save the Rain program. For more information on Save the Rain, please visit the website at http://savetherain.us. The County will build on the success of the Save the Rain program as a trailblazer in the stormwater and wastewater integrated planning process using this new regulatory program to help address future challenges while minimizing financial impacts to the community. Construction begins on the CSO 063 project in the Emerson Street area of the City. A gray project fact sheet is included in this report. Upon completion of this project this CSO will convey flow that would previously have been combined sewer overflow to the Lower Harbor Brook Storage facility. With October 2014 construction beginning we wanted to remind everyone about the project and its long term benefits to the environment.

GRAY PROJECTS UPDATE

Gray Projects Update:

Clinton CSO Storage Facility Project (Performance Period) Site restoration is complete, but work in the access tunnel from West Fayette Street to the new parking lot is underway including improvements to the lighting, sidewalk, and hand rails. The Contractor will remain onsite for the duration of the performance period as required in the contract documents. Harbor Brook CSO 063 Conveyance Project (Contract Phase) The Harbor Brook CSO 063 Conveyances Project is the final conveyance pipeline associated with the Lower Harbor Brook CSO Storage Facility. This connection will allow additional wastewater to be stored at the facility for eventual treatment at the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project includes: 1,020 linear feet (LF) of pile supported 48-inch RCP sewer pipe with 5 pile supported manholes within the access road along Harbor Brook; new pile supported structures along Harbor Brook including a CSO 063 outfall manhole, trash rack structure, and outfall headwall; 156 LF of 48-inch DIP pipe jacking under the SBNY Railroad with sending and receiving pits; 1,920 LF of 60-inch RCP sewer pipe with 8 pre-cast manholes within Erie Boulevard West, the National Grid property and Emerson Avenue; a new CSO 063 regulator structure, grit chamber, and connection to the Emerson Trunk Sewer within Erie Boulevard West; and a new pre-cast manhole within Emerson Avenue connecting the new sewer to the existing 48-inch combined sewer. The County issued the Notice to Proceed to Marcellus Construction, Inc., the low bidder with a bid of $5,365,007, on August 8, 2014. The contractor is nearly complete with the submittal process and is expected to begin construction at the end October. The projected completion date for the project is late summer 2015. Lower Harbor Brook CSO Storage Facility Project (Performance Period) Site restoration is complete, but the Contractor will remain onsite for the duration of the performance period as required in the contract documents.

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FACT SHEET Harbor Brook CSO 063 Conveyances Project

Project: CSO 063 Conveyances Project Owner: Onondaga County Project Location: Harbor Brook, Erie Blvd. W. Sewershed: Harbor Brook No. of CSOs Abated: 1 Completion Date: September 1, 2015 (projected) Contract Amount: TBD Bid Date: April 28, 2014 Completion Date: Summer 2015 Prime Contractor: Marcellus Construction, Inc..

Project Description: The Harbor Brook CSO 063 Conveyances Project is the final conveyance pipeline associated with the Lower Harbor Brook CSO Storage Facility. This connection will allow additional wastewater to be stored at the facility for eventual treatment at the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant. The new project, Contract No. 5, consists of the following:      

1,020 linear feet (LF) of pile supported 48-inch RCP sewer pipe with 5 pile supported manholes within the access road along Harbor Brook New pile supported structures along Harbor Brook including a CSO 063 outfall manhole, trash rack CSO 063 structure, and outfall headwall Conveyances 156 LF of 48-inch DIP pipe jacking under the SBNY Railroad with sending and receiving pits 1,920 LF of 60-inch RCP sewer pipe with 8 pre-cast manholes within Erie Boulevard West, the National Grid property, and Emerson Avenue A new CSO 063 regulator structure, Grit Chamber, and connection to the Emerson Trunk Sewer within Erie Boulevard West A new pre-cast manhole within Emerson Avenue connecting the new sewer to the existing 48-inch combined sewer

In addition, as part of the County’s floatable removal program, approximately 90 catch basins in CSO Area 063 need new hoods for oil and debris limitations. There are also provisions for catch basin cleaning, rehabilitation, or replacement if necessary. The County issued the Notice to Proceed to Marcellus Construction, Inc., the low bidder with a bid of $5,365,007, on August 8, 2014. The contractor is nearly complete with the submittal process and is expected to begin construction at the end October. The projected completion date for the project is late summer 2015.

Location and Routing of the CSO 063 Conveyances Project along Harbor Brook and Erie Blvd. West near Hiawatha Blvd. West (bottom of picture)

GREEN PROJECTS UPDATE

Green Projects Update:

Several collaborative green projects have progressed over the course of the summer construction season. Construction is now complete on two vacant lot projects at the Hughes Magnet School. A large rain garden system was installed at the lots with enhanced tree trenches that will capture stormwater from a portion of the school roof and an adjacent parking lot at the school. Long term maintenance of the vacant lots will be managed by Hughes Magnet School. The project will capture an estimated total of 725,000 gallons of stormwater runoff annually. Installation of a green roof system at the Magnarelli Community Center is also complete. Construction costs for the Magnarelli Center project are being shared as part of the ongoing collaboration between the Save the Rain Program and City of Syracuse Parks Department. Two separate green roof systems were installed on the upper and lower roof decks of the Center that will capture an estimated total of 183,000 gallons of stormwater annually. Construction has begun on capital improvements at Comfort Tyler Park. Installation of rain gardens, tree plantings, pavement removal, and added green space are currently underway. In addition, porous asphalt will be installed at the basketball court in collaboration with the Courts 4 Kids program. Upon completion, the Comfort Tyler Park project will capture an estimated 800,000 gallons of stormwater runoff annually. Construction is almost complete on Phases II & III of the Connective Corridor project. Phases II & III extend from W. Jefferson Street (Forman Park) to West Street. Underground infiltration trenches, porous pavers, and bioretention systems have been installed as part of the project. Enhanced street tree plantings have also been included in the streetscape redevelopment. An estimated 10.9 million gallons of stormwater will be captured annually in Phases II & III of the road reconstruction project.

Project: Project Owner: Project Location: Sewershed: CSO: GI Technology:

FACT SHEET Comfort Tyler Park Courts 4 Kids

Capture Area: Runoff Reduction: Bid Price: Year Contracted: Contractors:

Comfort-Tyler Park City of Syracuse Parks Dept. 1212-14 E Colvin St and Comstock Ave Midland 060/077 Rain Garden, Bioswale, Porous Asphalt Basketball Court 38,300 sq. ft. 800,000 gal/yr $584,603.09 2014 D.E. Tarolli, J&J Landscaping

Project Description: The Comfort Tyler Park project highlights the continued partnership of the Save the Rain Program with the City of Syracuse Parks Department and the Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Courts 4 Kids Program. Along with the green infrastructure installation, capital improvements are being implemented within the park, which are being funded by the Parks Department. The green infrastructure portions of this project include a rain garden at the northeast corner of the park. This rain garden will capture runoff from both Comstock Avenue and East Colvin Street and is very similar to the rain gardens installed at Pass Arboretum, the Rosamond Gifford Zoo Entrance, and Leavenworth/Barker Park. The existing basketball court is being replaced with a porous asphalt basketball court â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the fourth basketball court to be converted to porous pavement in partnership with the Courts 4 Kids Program.

Progress Photo of the Bioswale and Infiltration System Construction on Vincent Street

Finally, an infiltration trench and bioswale is under construction along Vincent Street at the south end of the park. This system will capture stormwater runoff from Vincent Street and will also provide a defined curb line that limits the illegal parking that commonly occurs in this area. These green infrastructure elements will capture runoff from within the park as well as from adjacent streets, totaling approximately 982,000 gallons of stormwater runoff capture annually. Construction of the project began in August 2014 and is on track for completion by the end of the 2014 construction season.

Conceptual Rendering of Rain Garden to be Installed at the Northeast End of Comfort Tyler Park

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FACT SHEET Hughes Magnet School Vacant Lots Project Description: This is the third Save the Rain project at the Hughes Magnet School and the fifth and sixth Save the Rain Vacant Lot projects constructed to date. A new porous asphalt parking lot and tree planting projects were completed at the school in 2011 and 2012. A unique facet of this project is that the two vacant lot parcels (147 Hughes Place and 220 Lorraine Ave.) are located directly adjacent to Hughes Magnet School and are used by the school on a daily basis. The green infrastructure technologies included with this project include a rain garden system (including bioretention and infiltration systems) and an enhanced tree trench. The rain garden is located on the 147 Hughes Place vacant lot parcel, and in conjunction with the underground infiltration bed adjacent to the school it is designed to capture stormwater from the northern half of the building roof and the adjacent parking lot. The rain garden is planted with native vegetation and serves as an educational piece for students at the school.

Sewershed: CSO: GI Technology: Capture Area: Runoff Reduction: Year Contracted: Bid Price: Contractors:

Hughes Magnet School Vacant Lots City of Syracuse, SCSD Vacant Lots at 147 Hughes Pl. and 220 Lorraine Ave. Midland 060/077 Bioretention, Vegetated Infiltration Bed, Tree Trench 23,700 sq. ft. 725,000 gal/yr 2014 $250,248.50 D.E. Tarolli, J&J Landscaping

Rain Garden Constructed on 147 Hughes Place Vacant Lot

The tree trench on the 220 Lorraine Avenue vacant lot parcel is designed to capture runoff from the adjacent street and greenspace surrounding the school. In total, these green infrastructure elements capture approximately 1.1 million gallons of stormwater annually. Further, with the completion of this project, all of the stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces at the Hughes Magnet School has been captured by green infrastructure.

Tree Trench Constructed on 220 Lorraine Avenue Vacant Lot Version 10/2/14

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FACT SHEET Magnarelli Community Center Green Roof Project Description: The green roof at the Magnarelli Community Center highlights the continued partnership of the Save the Rain Program with the City of Syracuse Parks Department. This project is the first green roof constructed on City Parksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; property and the tenth overall green park project in the Save the Rain Program to date. As part of the partnership on this project, the City Parks Department will be funding the cost of replacing the Community Center roof, while the Save the Rain program will fund the cost of the green roof system. Two separate green roofs will be installed at the Community Center. One will be installed on the roof above the gymnasium and the other on a lower roof. The vegetated portion of the green roof will consist of a low-growing sedum mat that, after establishment, will feature many vibrant colors throughout the year. When complete, the green roof system at the Magnarelli Community Center will capture approximately 183,000 gallons of stormwater annually.

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Green Roof at the Magnarelli Community Center City of Syracuse Parks Dept. 2300 Grant Blvd. Clinton 020 Green Roof 10,400 sq. ft. 183,000 gal/yr 2014 $304,000 Josall Syracuse, Inc.

Schematic of a Typical Green Roof System

Photographs of the Magnarelli Green Roof Prior to Construction and Prior to the Installation of the Green Roof System Revised 10/2/14

GREEN IMPROVEMENT FUND

Green Improvement Fund Update:

A very active summer construction season has produced several completed projects for the Green Improvement Fund program. Projects recently completed this summer include: 506 W. Onondaga (Onondaga Commons), St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Apartments, Brewster Medical Associates (Genesee Medical Center), Taksum Development (United Uniform) and Bethany Baptist Church Phase I. In addition several GIF projects have been completed in the recent past including Pike Block and Van Keuren Square. The current Green Improvement Fund application period is open until December 5, 2014. At the close of the application period, the Save the Rain team will again reevaluate the priority areas using the Stormwater Management Model (SWMM) to determine priority areas for funding future Green Improvement Fund projects.

Green Improvement Fund Summary (as of 09/30/14) Total Applications Received

132

Projects Completed

Contract/Implementation Phase

Projects in Award Phase

Applications Under Review

Inactive/Ineligible

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FACT SHEET Green Improvement Fund: Bethany Baptist Church: Phase I

Project Owner: Project Location: Sewershed: CSO: GI Technology: Capture Area: Runoff Reduction: Year Completed: GIF Award:

GIF - Bethany Baptist Church Phase I Private 149 Beatie Street Clinton 066 Bioretention, Rain Gardens 65,000 sq. ft. 1,461,700 gal/yr 2013 $57,600

Project Description: Bethany Baptist Church is located at 149 Beatie Street. The church has been serving the Syracuse community since 1887. Over the past few years the church has been making some improvements to the exterior of the building and surrounding landscape. Managing stormwater runoff throughout the site was a difficult task, due to the large amounts of impervious surfaces. The Church partnered with Onondaga Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s Save the Rain Program to implement green infrastructure elements to manage the large amounts of stormwater runoff onsite. The project included three rain gardens and one large bioretention basin. All roof drains from the church are connected to the system, to ensure that runoff is collected from the entire surface of the church roof.

Bioretention Basin near Entrance

Approximately 23,000 square feet of green infrastructure was installed to capture an estimated 1,461,700 gallons of stormwater runoff annually.

Rain Garden to Collect Stormwater Runoff from Roof Top

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FACT SHEET Green Improvement Fund: Brewster Medical Properties/ Genesee Medical Center

Project Owner: Project Location: Sewershed: CSO: GI Technology: Capture Area: Runoff Reduction: Year Completed: GIF Award:

GIF - Brewster Medical Properties: Genesee Medical Ctr Private 1200 East Genesee Street. Clinton 030 Underground Infiltration System 47,052 sq. ft. 837,700 gal/yr 2014 $221,000

Project Description: The Brewster Medical Properties (also known as Genesee Medical Center) project is located at 1200 East Genesee Street. The 3-story building is occupied by St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Imaging and has been providing radiology services to the community since 1976. In need of a new parking area and stormwater management solutions, Brewster Medical Properties partnered with the Onondaga Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s Save the Rain Program to implement green infrastructure elements to manage stormwater runoff from the property. The project included two subsurface infiltration systems, which will capture runoff from an approximately 47,052 square foot surface. The roof runoff was also connected to the system through a retrofit to the existing roof drains. With the connection to the roof, the project was able to capture all of the impervious surfaces on the property.

Construction of Subsurface Infiltration System

Approximately 13,339 square feet of green infrastructure was installed that captures an estimated 837,700 gallons of stormwater annually.

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New Parking Area Above Subsurface Infiltration System

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FACT SHEET Green Improvement Fund: Graham Millwork Company

Capture Area: Runoff Reduction: Year Completed: GIF Award:

GIF - Graham Millworks Inc. Private 126 Richmond Ave. Clinton 066 Underground Infiltration Chambers 5,833 sq. ft. 102,700 gal/yr 2013 $91,500

Project Description: The Graham Millwork Company Green Roof is located at 126 Richmond Ave. In 2013 the local home goods store partnered with Onondaga Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Save the Rain Program by implementing green infrastructure elements using a green roof system to manage stormwater runoff from the roof. The project includes a green roof system. The vegetated area is designed to store 1 inch of rainfall and provide a higher level of water quality for the stormwater runoff. Sedum clippings and an engineered soil growing medium are used to provide storage/treatment as well as evapotranspiration. Approximately 4,126 square feet of green infrastructure was installed that will capture an estimated 102,700 gallons of stormwater annually.

Layers of a Green Roof System

Aerial View of Completed Green Roof System

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FACT SHEET Green Improvement Fund: Onondaga Commons â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 506 West Onondaga Street

Capture Area: Runoff Reduction: Year Completed: GIF Award:

GIF - Onondaga Commons: 506 West Onondaga Street Private 506 West Onondaga Street Clinton 036 Porous Pavement, Added Green Space 17,220 sq. ft. 303,300 gal/yr 2014 $124,100

Project Description: The Onondaga Commons Plaza is home to several local businesses on the Near Westside of Syracuse. Onondaga Commons has partnered with the Onondaga Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Save the Rain Program on several stormwater management projects as part of a comprehensive redevelopment of approximately 4 acres of surface parking area across the campus. The collection of green projects included a diverse mix of green infrastructure elements to manage stormwater on site. The Onondaga Commons 506 West Onondaga Street project included the installation of porous pavement in the new parking area behind the building. In addition to the porous pavement, green space was added along the edge of the porous asphalt to increase aesthetics and provide water quality benefits.

Installation of Subsurface Drainage Material

In this section of the Onondaga Commons project, approximately 17,220 square feet of infrastructure has been installed to capture an estimated 303,300 gallons of stormwater each year.

New Porous Pavement Parking Area Version 10/04/2014

FACT SHEET Green Improvement Fund: Pike Block

Project: Project Owner: Project Location: Sewershed: CSO: GI Technology: Capture Area: Runoff Reduction: Year Completed: GIF Award:

Pike Block Private 300 South Salina Street Clinton 029 Cistern System 33,025 sq. ft. 585,200 gal/yr 2014 $126,900

Project Description: Pike Block is a commercial real estate redevelopment project, renovating four vacant, historic buildings on South Salina Street in downtown Syracuse. The Green Improvement Fund (GIF) project consists of a stormwater cistern system, as well as subsurface infiltration chambers in the courtyard area to mitigate runoff from approximately 33,025 square feet of impervious area. Stormwater cisterns have been installed in the basements of each of four building on this site. Stormwater is collected from the roof and stored in the corresponding cisterns. Twelve cisterns were incorporated in the design, each with a storage capacity of 1,550 gallons. The runoff from within the courtyard is also directed to a subsurface infiltration system, where it is stored until it infiltrates into the surrounding soils. In total, the Pike Block project captures an estimated 585,000 gallons annually.

Stormwater Cistern System

Exterior View of Pike Block

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FACT SHEET Green Improvement Fund: St Patrick’s Apartments

Capture Area: Runoff Reduction: Year Completed: GIF Award:

GIF - St. Patrick’s Apartments Private 300 North Lowell Ave. Harbor Brook 004 Drywells, Underground Infiltration, Porous Pavement, Added Green Space 30,854 sq. ft. 559,200 gal/yr 2013 $177,300

Project Description: The St. Patrick’s Apartment project is located at 300 North Lowell Avenue. The site was previously the St. Patrick’s School and Convent for many years, until it closed in 2006. The existing school building was renovated into an apartment building, turning the 23 classrooms into 22 one and two bedroom apartments. In addition to renovations made inside the building, improvements were implemented on the site surrounding the building. Among these site improvements was the application of green infrastructure technologies for collection of stormwater runoff from the parking lots, sidewalks and roof areas.

Construction of New Porous Paver Entrance

The project consisted of an underground infiltration system with three drywells and under drain pipes, porous pavers, and added green space. Additionally, the roof drains, which were previously connected directly into the combined sewer system, were reconfigured and integrated into the drywell systems to provide additional capture. The project included approximately 19,656 square feet of green infrastructure and captures an estimated 559,200 gallons of stormwater annually.

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FACT SHEET Green Improvement Fund: Taksum Development

Capture Area: Runoff Reduction: Year Completed: GIF Award:

GIF - Taksum Development Private 709 East Genesee Street. Clinton 027 Porous Pavement, Added Green Space 10,820 sq. ft. 190,500 gal/yr 2014 $45,200

Project Description: The Taksum Development Green Improvement Fund (GIF) project is located at 709 East Genesee Street. The building houses United Uniform, which supplies tactical gear for the Syracuse area. Looking to improve their existing parking area, Taksum Development partnered with Onondaga Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Save the Rain Program to implement green infrastructure elements to manage stormwater runoff from the property. The project included porous pavement parking areas, integrated with an underground infiltration system. The stormwater runoff from the entire parking area is directed into the porous pavement. Runoff from the building entrance is managed by added green space along the walkway. Approximately 10,320 square feet of green infrastructure was installed to capture an estimated 190,500 gallons of stormwater annually.

Added Green Space at Entrance

Construction of Porous Asphalt Parking Area

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FACT SHEET Green Improvement Fund: United Auto Supply

Capture Area: Runoff Reduction: Year Completed: GIF Award:

GIF - United Auto Supply Private 450 Tracey Street Clinton 066 Underground Infiltration Chambers 42,532 sq. ft. 749,100 gal/yr 2013 $57,600

Project Description: The United Auto Supply Green Improvement Fund (GIF) project is a retrofit to the exiting parking area for the building located at 450 Tracy Street. United Auto Supply serves New York as a leader in the wholesale distribution of original equipment, aftermarket automotive parts and accessories. United Auto Supply was in need of a new parking area and facing large amounts of impervious surfaces, therefore the development team partnered with Onondaga Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s Save the Rain Program to implement green infrastructure elements in a new parking lot to manage stormwater runoff onsite. The project included an underground storage system, providing disconnection from the combined sewer system and infiltration of stormwater runoff. All roof drains from the building are connected to the system, to ensure that runoff is being collected from the entire roof as well as the parking lot.

Installation of the Subsurface Storage Chambers

Approximately 1,784 square feet of green infrastructure was installed to capture an estimated 749,100 gallons of stormwater annually.

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FACT SHEET Green Improvement Fund: VanKeuren Square

Capture Area: Runoff Reduction: Year Completed: GIF Award:

GIF - VanKeuren Square Private 2223 East Genesee Street. EBSS EBSS Underground Infiltration System, Porous Pavement, Bioswales, Cistern System, Added Green Space 26,000 sq. ft. 464125 gal/yr 2014 $70,200

Project Description: The VanKeuren Square Green Improvement Fund (GIF) project is located at 2223 East Genesee Street. The 3-story building will replace a vacant building, previously occupied by the Jewish Community Center, with high quality, affordable housing for veterans. VanKeuren Square partnered with the Onondaga Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s Save the Rain Program to implement green infrastructure elements to manage stormwater runoff from large impervious areas throughout the property. The project included porous pavement parking areas, integrated with an underground infiltration system. A 12,000 gal cistern system collects 50% of the roof runoff for reuse inside the building. The bioswales capture the remaining 50% or the roof area, allowing infiltration, providing a higher level of water quality, and providing aesthetic improvements to the landscaping.

Construction of Subsurface Infiltration System

Approximately 13,000 square feet of green infrastructure was installed, capturing an estimated 464,125 gallons of stormwater annually.

Bioswale near Building Entrance Version 10/04/2014

METRO WWTP PHOSPHORUS PROJECTS /TMDL/AMBIENT MONITORING PROGRAM UPDATE

ACJ Quarterly Status Report – 3rd Quarter 2014 Metro WWTP Phosphorus Optimization Project The Metro WWTP Total Phosphorus Treatment Optimization design project is currently in the design phase. The improvements include provisions for isolating the Biological Aerated Filter (BAF) trains and adding a chemical feed system for Polyaluminum Chloride (PAC) among other miscellaneous modifications. Construction of these improvements will be completed in 2017.

Ambient Monitoring Program (AMP) Five-Year Work Plan (2014-2018) In light of the notable water quality improvements in Onondaga Lake, recently completed major gray infrastructure project milestones to remediate CSOs, and on-going green infrastructure projects, Onondaga County conducted a thorough review of the AMP and developed a five-year work plan to guide monitoring and assessment of Onondaga Lake and its tributaries from 2014 to 2018. The work plan was conditionally approved by the NYSDEC on September 16, 2014, and is intended to comply with the requirements of the Fourth Stipulation to the Amended Consent Judgment (ACJ) and the State Pollution Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permit for the Metropolitan Syracuse Wastewater Treatment Plant (Metro). The work plan incorporates Post Construction Compliance Monitoring (PCCM) to support assessment of the effectiveness of green and gray infrastructure projects and reflects coordination effort with Honeywell and their sediment remediation program, to increase synergies and reduce data redundancy.

Water Quality Monitoring Program Tributary Bacteria Compliance (May - July 2014) Table 1 below summarizes the results of the bacteria compliance assessment for samples collected during the May 2014 through July 2014 tributary sampling events.

Sampling Site

Table 1: AMP Tributary Bacteria Monthly Compliance Assessment1 (May – July 2014) May June 2014 2014

Harbor Brook Velasko Road Hiawatha Boulevard Onondaga Creek Dorwin Avenue Kirkpatrick Street Ley Creek at Park Street Ninemile Creek at Lakeland (Route 48) Bloody Brook at Onondaga Lake Parkway Tributary 5a at State Fair Boulevard 1

July 2014

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X X

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X X X X X √

X X X X X X

Compliance assessed with the applicable NYS Ambient Water Quality Standard (AWQS) for Fecal Coliform bacteria in the surface water as set forth in 6NYCRR Part 703.4 as follows: “The monthly mean geometric mean, from a minimum of five examinations, shall not exceed 200.”

Tributary Sampling Event Summary (July - September 2014) The following Tributary sampling events were conducted during the 3nd quarter of 2014: July 2014 Tributary Bacteria sampling events: July 1, 7, 17, and 21 Tributary High flow sampling event: July 29 Tributary Biweekly sampling events: July 15 August 2014 Tributary Bacteria sampling events: August 4, 14, 18, and 21 Tributary Biweekly sampling events: August 12 and 26 September 2014 Tributary Bacteria sampling events: September 4, 11, 15, and 24 Tributary Biweekly sampling event: September 23 Tributary Quarterly sampling event: September 9

Tributary Loading Estimates (2013) Percent contributions to 2013 total load to Onondaga Lake for two key water quality constituents (a) total phosphorus (TP) and (b) fecal coliform (FC) bacteria are presented in a graphical format.

Onondaga Lake Sampling Event Summary (July – September 2014) The following Lake sampling events were conducted during the 3rd quarter of 2014: July 2014 Lake Weekly sampling events: July 24 and 28 Lake Biweekly sampling events: July 8 and 22 August 2014 Lake Bacteria sampling event: August 7 Lake Weekly sampling events: August 11 and 27 Lake Biweekly sampling events: August 5 and 19 September 2014 Lake Weekly sampling events: September 8, 18, and 22 Lake Biweekly sampling events: September 2 and 30 Lake Quarterly sampling event: September 16

Onondaga Lake Water Quality (Phosphorus 2014 to-date) New York State has promulgated a narrative standard for phosphorus in water: “None in amounts that will result in growths of algae, weeds and slimes that will impair the waters for their best usages” (NYSCRR §703.2). For ponded waters the narrative standard is interpreted using a guidance value of 20μg/L calculated as the average total phosphorus concentration in the lake’s upper waters between June 1 and September 30. The phosphorus total maximum daily load (TMDL) target is a numeric endpoint that ensures protection of the designated best uses of a water body. The AMP tracks the summer average total phosphorus (TP) concentration in the lake’s upper waters. The ultimate measure of the success of the Onondaga Lake Phosphorus TMDL is the extent to which the in-lake total phosphorus criteria and beneficial uses are achieved.

Metrics to Measure and Report Progress (2013 Results) A suite of metrics developed in consultation with NYSDEC and the County’s Onondaga Lake Technical Advisory Committee (OLTAC) help to organize and report on the extensive AMP data set each year. These metrics relate to the lake’s designated “best use” for water contact recreation, fishing, and protection of aquatic life. The table below documents the extent to which water quality conditions support the lake’s designated best uses. Major reductions in loading of ammonia and phosphorus from Metro to Onondaga Lake have resulted in marked improvements in suitability of the lake for water contact recreation, aesthetic appeal, aquatic habitat, and recreational fishing. Metrics selected for Onondaga Lake address both human uses and ecosystem function: • water contact recreation • aesthetics • aquatic life protection • sustainable recreational fishery

Metrics

Measured By

Target1

2013 Results2

Comments

Improved Suitability for Water Contact Recreation

Indicator bacteria

Percent of months in compliance with AWQS1 for fecal colilform bacteria, April–October (disinfection period). Measured at nearshore

100%

Class B segments of Onondaga Lake met the bacteria standard for water contact recreation. Class C segments in the southern end of the lake occasionally fail to meet the bacteria standard

Metrics

Water clarity

Measured By sites, Class B segment.

Percent of observations with Secchi disk transparency at least 1.2 m (4 ft.) to meet swimming safety guidance3, June– September (recreational period). Measured at nearshore sites, Class B segment.

Target1

2013 Results2

100%

99.1%

Comments for water contact recreation, particularly following runoff events. With the exception of a single observation near the mouth of Bloody Brook, Class B segments of Onondaga Lake met the designated use for water contact recreation Class C segments in the southern end of the lake often fail to meet the clarity standard for water contact recreation, particularly following runoff events.

Improved Aesthetic Appeal

Water clarity

Algal blooms3

Algal community structure

Summer average Secchi disk transparency at least 1.5 m at South Deep during the summer recreational period (June–September). Reduction in average and peak algal biomass and absence of nuisance algal blooms4. Measured by the magnitude, frequency and duration of elevated chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) during the summer recreational period (June– September). Based on laboratory measurements of Chl-a at South Deep. Low abundance of cyanobacteria (bluegreen algae)

Summer average at least 1.5 m

No more than 15% of Chl-a measurem ents above 15 µg/L No more than 10% of observatio ns above 30 µg/L Cyanobacteria represent no more than 10% of the algal biomass

100% (summer average 1.8 m)

100% of observations less than 15 µg/L

By these metrics, the lake met its designated use as an aesthetic resource.

Cyanobacteria was 5.7% of the algal biomass

Improved Aquatic Life Protection

Ammonia

South Deep ammonia concentrations compared to AWQS1 (upper waters)

Nitrite

South Deep nitrite

100% of measurement s in compliance, all depths and all times 100%

100% of measurements in compliance, all depths and all times 100%

By these metrics, the lake met its designated use for aquatic life protection (warm water fishery)

Metrics

Dissolved oxygen

Measured By concentrations1 (upper waters) Minimum daily average1 at South Deep Instantaneous minimum1 at South Deep (upper waters)

Target1

2013 Results2

>5 mg/L >4 mg/L

7.23 mg/L5 6.98 mg/L

Comments

Improving Sustainable Recreational Fishery Habitat quality

Percent of the littoral zone that is covered by macrophytes

40%

50%

Littoral zone macrophyte coverage provides high quality habitat for warm water fish community

Reproduction of target Fish reproduction for several target species: occurring occurring species has not been observed; bass and sunfish occurring occurring reproduction of sunfish has been yellow perch Fish occurring no evidence limited in the last 3 years. Adult reproduction black crappie occurring no evidence population of these species are rock bass occurring no evidence stable and, in some cases, walleye and northern increasing. pike The lack of suitable spawning habitat, not water quality, is the limiting factor for the reproduction of some fish species in the lake. Habitat restoration and enhancement are included in the Honeywell lake restoration efforts Increasing 0% The Onondaga Lake fish community Fish Percent of fish species presence of (100% of includes mostly warmwater community intolerant or moderately fish species in community is species. Most warmwater fish structure intolerant of pollution the overall considered species are classified as relatively community pollution tolerant of pollution (based on all tolerant) sampling methods) that are intolerant or moderately intolerant of pollution. 1 Ambient water quality standards (AWQS), criteria and guidance regulatory citations are as follows: FC- fecal coliform bacteria Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria 1986 - EPA440/5-84-002, (http://water.epa.gov/type/oceb/beaches/upload/2009_04_13_beaches_1986crit.pdf) fecal coliform bacteria 6 NYCRR Part 703.4 (http://www.dec.ny.gov/regs/4590.html) ammonia and nitrite 6 NYCRR Part 703.5 (http://www.dec.ny.gov/regs/4590.html) dissolved oxygen 6 NYCRR Part 703.3 (http://www.dec.ny.gov/regs/4590.html) 2 2013 Results are shaded green, yellow, or red to qualitatively represent the results as positive, mixed, or negative. 3 Secchi depth water clarity swimming safety guidance of 4 ft. NYSDOH Title 10, Section 7-2.11 4 Algal blooms subjectively defined as “impaired” at >15 µg/L and “nuisance” at >30 µg/L 5 daily average based on average of all measurements taken within a day (1 to 4 profiles were collected daily from the water quality monitoring buoy).

Biological Monitoring Program Sampling Summary (July) Completed second larval fish sampling event Completed first juvenile fish sampling event Sampling Summary (August) Completed second juvenile fish sampling event Sampling Summary (September) Completed last juvenile seine event Completed fall electrofishing event

Coolwater and Coldwater Habitat in Onondaga Lake Dissolved oxygen and water temperature largely determine the amount of habitat available for the different species that make up the Onondaga Lake fish community. The Data Visualization Tool (DVT) provides insight into the habitat available for coolwater and coldwater fish communities or â&#x20AC;&#x153;fish space.â&#x20AC;? The fish space metric is useful for tracking changes in habitat based on DO and water temperature, two variables that determine the ability of coolwater and coldwater species to maintain a population. Optimal DO and water temperature requirements differ for coldwater and coolwater fish species as shown on Figures 1 and 2, respectively. Available habitat for the coldwater fish community is calculated as a percent of the theoretical total, using volume-days as the measurement. For example, if half the lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water volume had suitable DO and temperature conditions for half of the selected time period, the percent available habitat is 25 for a given year. The 6-month period from May 15 through November 15 (185 days) is used because it encompasses the summer season when the upper waters of the lake can reach temperatures that are potentially stressful to the coldwater fish community. Moreover, the Onondaga County monitoring probes are deployed over this period and high frequency data are available. In Figures 1 and 2, the blue color represents the depth and timing of water temperatures and DO concentrations that are suitable for coldwater and coolwater fish habitat, respectively. Yellow represents where and when temperatures are out of range, and green represents where and when DO is out of range. Orange represents conditions where and when both temperature and DO are out of the range. Overall, there has been a general lack of trends in coldwater and coolwater habitat in the past few years, despite the improvement in overall water quality. The summer of 2013 was warm and surface water temperatures within the lake exceeded preferred conditions for coldwater species for a majority of the summer (Figure 1). This effect was less pronounced for coolwater species with surface water temperatures exceeding preferred conditions for most of July and again briefly in early September (Figure 2).

Too warm Temperature out of range, and not enough oxygen

Conditions just right

Not enough oxygen

Year

% Avail. Habitat

Total # Days in

# Consec. Days

Range (max

in Range (max

185)

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% Avail. Habitat

Total # Days in

# Consec. Days

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in Range (max

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2000

145

2007

138

2001

140

2008

124

2002

2009

156

2003

125

2010

142

2004

161

2011

131

2005

115

2012

119

2006

131

2013

153

2 3

Default DVT criteria: temperature ≤ 22ºC and DO ≥ 6 mg/L between May 15 and November 15. Assumes entire volume of the lake (May 15 to November 15) is available. Number of days where temperature and DO are within range in at least a 1 meter vertical section of the lake.

Figure 1. Coldwater fish habitat in Onondaga Lake in 2013 and trends in coldwater habitat availability 2000 -2013.

Too warm

Conditions just right

Not enough oxygen

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% Avail. Habitat

Total # Days in

# Consec. Days

Range (max

in Range (max

185)

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% Avail. Habitat

Total # Days in

# Consec. Days

Range (max

in Range (max

185)

2000

185

2007

184

102

2001

185

2008

185

2002

153

2009

185

2003

172

2010

180

2004

185

2011

172

106

2005

162

2012

155

2006

179

101

2013

180

115

2 3

Default DVT criteria: temperature ≤ 25ºC and DO ≥ 5 mg/L between May 15 and November 15. Assumes entire volume of the lake (May 15 to November 15) is available. Number of days where temperature and DO are within range in at least a 1 meter vertical section of the lake.

Figure 2 Coolwater fish habitat in Onondaga Lake in 2013 and trends in coolwater habitat availability 2000-2013.

LEGISLATIVE /REGULATORY / MEDIA UPDATE

Legislative/Regulatory Update Action Items for the County Legislature (July – September) A resolution authorizing the County of Onondaga, acting as lead agency for the Lakeview Amphitheater Facility (The Project) under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA); determining the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Project is adequate in terms of scope and content to commence public review pursuant to SEQRA and authorizing the publication, circulation, service, and filing of the DEIS documents A resolution to amend the 2014 budget and to release Honeywell contingency funds for anticipated legal, technical, and scientific expenses associated with the Onondaga Lake superfund site ($85,000) A resolution authorizing the County Executive to enter into a contract with the United States Department of the Interior for the operation and maintenance of stream and lake gaging stations in the County of Onondaga ($81,840) A resolution appropriating $16,800,000 of bonds authorized pursuant to a bond resolution dated December 4, 2012, to provide funds for construction and other related expenses for the bypass treatment improvements project at the Metropolitan Syracuse Wastewater Treatment Plant A resolution authorizing the adoption of an Agency Type II List under SEQRA for certain types of actions that may be taken by the County of Onondaga Action Items for the Environmental Protection Committee (August – October) Informational - ACJ Update A resolution authorizing the County Executive to enter into a contract with the United States Department of the Interior for the operation and maintenance of stream and lake gaging stations in the County of Onondaga A resolution appropriating $16,800,000 of the proceeds of the bonds authorized to be issued pursuant to Bond Resolution No. 227-12 to provide funds for construction and other related expenses of the bypass treatment improvements project A resolution authorizing the adoption of a Type II list pursuant to SEQR regulations, Part 617 of Title 6 of New York’s Codes, Rules, and Regulations (NYCRR) for the County of Onondaga A resolution amending the 2014 County Budget to provide for the transfer of funds from fund balance to pay the cost of emergency repairs and associated overtime expense A resolution calling a public hearing in connection with proposed improvements for the Onondaga County Sanitary District (Baldwinsville Treatment Plant Upgrade) A resolution calling a public hearing in connection with proposed improvements for the Onondaga County Sanitary District (Hiawatha Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation) A resolution calling for a public hearing in connection with proposed improvements for the Onondaga County Sanitary District (Ley Creek Pump Station)

A resolution calling a public hearing in connection with proposed improvements for the Onondaga County Sanitary District (Westside Pump Station) A resolution calling a public hearing in connection with proposed improvements for the Onondaga County Sanitary District (Bear Trap-Ley Creek Drainage District)

Mahoney to reveal Onondaga Lake amphitheater plans at public meeting

By Michelle Breidenbach | mbreidenbach@syracuse.com on July 01, 2014 at 10:45 AM, updated July 01, 2014 at 2:29 PM

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney has called a public meeting July 9 on the $100 million project to revitalize Solvay and build an amphitheater on the western shore of Onondaga Lake. http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/07/mahoney_to_reveal_onondaga_lake_amphitheater_plans_at_public_meeting.html

Mahoney and the county project team will give a status update and unveil preliminary plans for the amphitheater, according to a press release. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Solvay High School, 600 Gertrude Avenue, Solvay. In January, Mahoney and Cuomo announced the $100 million investment. The state legislature approved $30 million in April. The rest of the money would come from county government sources, including a new stream of revenue the county is getting from the Turning Stone Casino. Cuomo and the Oneida Indian Nation signed a deal last year that guarantees the Oneidas exclusive gaming rights in a 10-county area in exchange for payments to the state. Onondaga County will get about $2.5 million a year from that fund. Another $15 million would come from ratepayers using the Metropolitan Syracuse Wastewater Treatment Plant. The idea is to improve the sewage system in Geddes and encourage development in places like Radisson Industrial Park. Contact Michelle Breidenbach at (315) 470-3186, mbreidenbach@syracuse.com or follow on Twitter @mbreidenbach.

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/07/mahoney_to_reveal_onondaga_lake_amphitheater_plans_at_public_meeting.html

Mahoney update on Onondaga Lake amphitheater tonight

By Michelle Breidenbach | mbreidenbach@syracuse.com on July 09, 2014 at 8:55 AM, updated July 09, 2014 at 10:53 AM

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/07/onondaga_lake_amphitheater_public_meeting_tonight.html

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney is expected to give an update on the status of the proposed amphitheater for Onondaga Lake at a public meeting tonight. Mahoney and the county project team will unveil preliminary plans. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Solvay High School, 600 Gertrude Avenue, Solvay. In January, Mahoney and Cuomo announced a $100 million investment in the outdoor concert site and improvements to Solvay. The state Legislature approved $30 million in April. The rest of the money would come from county government sources, including a new stream of revenue the county is getting from the Turning Stone Casino. Cuomo and the Oneida Indian Nation signed a deal last year that guarantees the Oneidas exclusive gaming rights in a 10-county area in exchange for payments to the state. Onondaga County will get about $2.5 million a year from that fund. The Onondaga County Legislature voted last week to allow the first two payments to go toward the project. Another $15 million would come from ratepayers using the Metropolitan Syracuse Wastewater Treatment Plant. The idea is to improve the sewage system in Geddes and encourage development in places like Radisson Industrial Park. Contact Michelle Breidenbach at (315) 470-3186, mbreidenbach@syracuse.com or follow on Twitter @mbreidenbach.

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/07/onondaga_lake_amphitheater_public_meeting_tonight.html

Mahoney reveals design for cove-style amphitheater along Onondaga Lake

By Michelle Breidenbach | mbreidenbach@syracuse.com on July 09, 2014 at 8:19 PM, updated July 09, 2014 at 10:00 PM

Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney gave a virtual tour Wednesday night of the proposed Onondaga Lake amphitheater and shared other plans to encourage pedestrian traffic to and from Solvay. A video tour of the proposed amphitheater complex shows two concert stages - one 17,500-seat venue for Dave Matthews-style concerts and one smaller community theater with a few hundred seats. Mahoney's team chose between two concepts for the site of the amphitheater. They went with a design they call "The Cove," which puts the main amphitheater along the natural landscape of the lake's western shore. It has a lower profile than the rejected option, called "The Beacon," which would have placed it at a point with the lake as a dramatic background. http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/07/onondaga_lake_amphitheater_public_meeting_tonight.html

It will also be less expensive for the county to haul in dirt and fill the polluted site, she said. The county started taking comments on a 654-page draft environmental view Wednesday, alarming a group of environmentalists and members of the Onondaga Nation who said 30 days is not enough time to comment. Opponents formed a new group called Citizens for a Better Plan to push the county to slow down the process and hold more public hearings. Mahoney said the goal is to host the first concert by the end of 2015 to increase their chances of booking a full concert season for 2016. Mahoney addressed environmental concerns by saying she met personally with U.S. EPA representatives and all agreed to be careful. Mahoney and others on the team said the site is one of the most studied in the region. It is a Superfund site, polluted by the Solvay Process soda ash plant. The county intends to cap the waste and build on top rather than remove it. Mahoney's team also shared design options to encourage pedestrian traffic across Bridge Street to Milton Avenue. Mahoney did not take questions during the public meeting held in the auditorium at Solvay High School. The team passed out comment cards and Mahoney invited people to send emails to her at OnondagaLakeWestProject@ongov.net. Mahoney did answer questions from the media after the public event. She was asked to respond to critics who say government has more important jobs than the concert business. "My philosophy has been that we need to do the kinds of things that are going to make people want to call Central New York home," she said. "Certainly, we need the roads paved, we need the sewers upgraded, but that kind of keeps us hovering around the status quo. And it's these kinds of projects that will attract people to this region."

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/07/onondaga_lake_amphitheater_public_meeting_tonight.html

New Onondaga Lake Amphitheater Complex To Draw Crowds From Across America

This past week the final plans were released for one of the most ambitious plans for the Syracuse region in many years. The new Onondaga Lake amphitheater complex will contain two massive concert stages – one 17,500-seat venue for Dave Matthews-style concerts and one smaller community theater with a few hundred seats, especially geared toward local shows and acts. Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney and her team decided on a design they call “The Cove,”, putting the main amphitheater along the natural landscape of the lake’s western shore. In spite of the strong economic and cultural benefits to this new complex, there were still some opponents. Some of them formed a new group called ‘The Citizens for a Better Plan’, with a mission to push the county to slow down the process and hold more public hearings. In the face of the opposition, the county’s goal is to host the first concert by the end of 2015 to increase their chances of booking a full concert season for 2016. “My philosophy has been that we need to do the kinds of things that are going to make people want to call Central New York home. Certainly, we need the roads paved, we need the sewers upgraded, but that kind of keeps us hovering around the status quo. And it’s these kinds of projects that will attract people to this region,” commented Mahoney.

http://globalflare.com/new-onondaga-lake-amphitheater-complex-to-draw-crowds-from-across-america/

Jul 11, 2014 | in Civics

CNY Progress Report: Onondaga Lake Cleanup is Moving Along Onondaga Lake Cleanup is scheduled to wrap up in 2016. Craig Milburn, a consultant on the project, discussed the endeavor at Syracuse Tech Garden.

Central New Yorkers have dreamt of a restored and healthy Onondaga Lake for decades, and suddenly the promise is seeming like a possibility.

More than a hundred years ago, ice harvesting was banned onOnondaga Lake because the city had dumped too much untreated sewage into the water. In the 1940’s swimming was banned, and thirty years after that, fish in the lake were deemed too poisoned by mercury to be eaten. But in the last few years, something remarkable has happened. The news coming from Onondaga Lake is suddenly very different. In mid May a 5-mile stretch of paved path—the Onondaga Lake trail—opened on the west shore to joggers, walkers and bikers. County Executive Joanie Mahoney is unveiling plans for an amphitheater. The cleanup project that began after the lake was declared a Superfund Site is nearing its end, and there have been some unexpected successes in the process. The cleanup has been a heroic group effort, with people from Central New York playing key roles.

http://www.livablecny.com/onondaga-lake-cleanup-coming-moving-along/

In 2011, scientists from the Upstate Freshwater Institute, working with engineers from Parsons Corp. deployed an experimental treatment using calcium nitrate to essentially farm bacteria that crowds out the mercury-consuming bacteria in the lake bed. That allows the mercury to settle into the sediment, and keeps it out of the food chain, and out of the water. As Glen Coin wrote in the Syracuse Post Standard last year, mercury levels in the water have been cut by 95%. Craig Milburn, Managing Partner at Brown & Sanford Consulting recently spoke to a group at the Syracuse Technology Garden and described the long cleanup process. The project was long and complicated says Milburn because, “before we started to clean up Onondaga Lake, we had to clean up the other sources of contamination which led to the lake.”

Craig Milburn, managing Partner at Brown & Sanford Consulting, and consultant manager to Honeywell for the Onondaga Lake Cleanup Program

“This cleanup project is focused on industrial operations from predecessor companies,” Craig Milburn pointed out, “those areas are where Honeywell has responsibility for cleanup, that’s where some of the manufacturing took place.” The goal of the environmental engineers on the project is to recreate the natural environment for the native wildlife by dredging the lake bottom, stripping it of sediment to the base clay level. The dredging and capping of the lake bottom isn’t simple. The cleanup involves a complicated filtering system that draws contaminated sediment rom the bottom of the lake and sends it to a processing plant where mercury is extracted. The decontaminated clay is then returned to the lake bottom to form the new capping.

http://www.livablecny.com/onondaga-lake-cleanup-coming-moving-along/

The outlook for Onondaga Lake has suddenly improved drastically.

Around the lake, native vegetation is chosen for integration into the environment. Students working with the Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps have planted over 50,000 trees. Now, a total of 56 different animal species can already be found in the area, including painted turtles and water birds. Sustainability and low-impact technology has been an important concern for the engineers. Milburn says the project uses solar power as much as possible for water pumps in the treatment plant. Even the decontamination process is designed to be low impact. The project uses a pipeline to transport the contaminated material instead of using trucks, which has saved a trip every minute since the project began, says Milburn. Onondaga County also a major contributor to the project, and Milburn notes “the county hasn’t receive enough credit for what they’re doing.” While Honeywell’s focus has been on restoring the fishery and abating the mercury, Onondaga County is taking a more holistic approach to the problem. The County’s aim is to restore the lake for recreation use. Their chief concern is whether residents can swim and fish in the lake safely. Right now, Craig Milburn mentioned, “the water quality of the lake is the best it’s been for 100 years, it’s very much on par with Oneida Lake.” That’s not to say there isn’t controversy. Treating the industrial waste beds completely is one demand that the Onondaga Nation has insisted on. Joe Heath, the lawyer representing The Onondaga Nation says Honeywell must be forced to clean all the toxins out of the lake, and their pressure has helped ensure a careful and rigorous approach to the cleanup. The County, has said that capping the waste beds is sufficient, and on this point the Environmental Protection Agency has agreed. Based on that, plans are proceeding to cap the waste beds and build an amphitheater, but everyone is cautious. Thanks to the efforts of the Onondaga nation, no construction will proceed without further health testing, specifically for vaporizing chemicals. Everyone agrees that good public health science has to drive this project. Central New Yorkers have dreamt of a restored and healthy Onondaga Lake for decades, and suddenly the promise is seeming like a possibility. After the current project ends in 2016, the maintenance of the lake will be handed over to the community, and the Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps. To learn more about the Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps or participate in future activities, please contact Chris Lajewski at montezuma@audubon.org or call 315-365-3588.

http://www.livablecny.com/onondaga-lake-cleanup-coming-moving-along/

Syracuse Chargers teach kids rowing skills on Onondaga Lake (video / photos)

Youth Learn to Row is one of the many programs the Syracuse Chargers Rowing Club offers during the summer. Kids ages 9 -14 in this program head out on the lake in 4-person racing shells followed by coaches. The Chargers have programs for all skill levels and ages and have partnered with Syracuse City Schools, Baldwinsville Schools, Fayetteville-Manlius Schools, and Lemoyne College. Club President Joe Bufano says interest in rowing has exploded in the last 10 years and the club is looking forward to this month's corporate regatta. More information can be found at the Syracuse Chargers website.

http://www.syracuse.com/living/index.ssf/2014/07/kids_learn_rowing_skills_on_onondaga_lake.html

DEC commissioner: I would swim in Onondaga Lake today

By Glenn Coin | gcoin@syracuse.com on July 18, 2014 at 12:00 PM, updated July 18, 2014 at 1:08 PM

Syracuse, N.Y. -- The state's top environmental official says Onondaga Lake is so clean he'd swim it in himself. "Would I swim in the lake today? Yes," Department of Environmental Conservation commissioner Joseph Martens said in an interview with Syracuse.com. "There's no swimming beach on the lake, but if someone is out in a boat there's no reason they couldn't swim in the lake today." Martens said the cleanup efforts have dramatically improved the water quality of Onondaga Lake. He took exception to comments made this week by federal EPA regional Administrator Judith Enck, who said it would be "a long time" before the lake was safe to swim in. "It's a fact that the two-thirds of the northern end of the lake meet water quality standards for swimming today," Martens said. "To say it won't be safe for a long time is just misleading." Martens cautioned, however, against swimming in the lake after a heavy storm because sewage can flow in through the combined sewer/storm water piping system.

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/07/dec_commissioner_onondaga_lake_joseph_martens_epa.html

"That's true of a lot of water bodies," he said. Martens said there is no swimming at Onondaga Lake now because there is no public beach. A town or the county could get permission to open a beach from the state Department of Health, which would review water quality data. Martens said no applications have been received to open a beach on Onondaga Lake, but said it's likely that someone will apply after Honeywell finishes its dredging operations this summer in the southern end of the lake. "I would expect to see applications come in once that project is complete," he said. Onondaga County officials said earlier this year that Onondaga Lake is as clean as some Finger Lakes. Martens said the lake cleanup can be seen in a variety of ways, including the number of fish species. Martens said that when he attended SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in the late 1970s and early 1980s, only a dozen different species lived in Onondaga Lake. Today, he said, that number is over 50. "All the signs are good," he said. Here is Onondaga County's 2012 water quality report on the lake. Note the map on page three that says the lake meets safe swimming standards except for one site in the southwest corner.

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/07/dec_commissioner_onondaga_lake_joseph_martens_epa.html

A Gorgeous Sunset At Onondaga Lake J U LY 22, 20 14

Last night, after the kids and I left the concert a little early, we decided to check out the gorgeous sunset at Onondaga Lake. A good decision. We werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only ones taking pictures either. One could not resist getting out the camera. It was incredible. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have my camera, so unfortunately they are taken on the iPhone, but hopefully you can still see how beautiful it was.

http://lifeinliverpool.com/a-gorgeous-sunset-at-onondaga-lake/

CNY

Comfort Tyler Park Getting Environmentally Friendly Facelift By: Web Staff 07/22/2014 09:15 PM

SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Comfort Tyler Park is going green with a facelift that is environmentally friendly. Community leaders showcased the partnership with the Save the Rain Program and the City of Syracuse Parks Department. The program works with the county to install green infrastructure to capture runoff from with the park. Crews will begin construction on August 1. The Syracuse City Parks Commissioner said there are even more changes to be made. "We're putting in some porous pavement here, redoing the spray park here, a little redesign of the tennis courts over here," said Baye Muhammad, syracuse city parks commissioner. About 982 thousand gallons of storm water a year will be saved by the changes. The city also partnered with the Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation's Courts for Kids program to replace the existing basketball court. Construction is expected to take two to three months.

http://centralny.twcnews.com/content/news/755112/comfort-tyler-park-getting-environmentally-friendly-facelift/

August 26, 2014 |

WEF Announces Winners of 2014 Stormwater Video Competition The 2014 StormTV Project recognizes videos of innovative stormwater practices, programs and products nationwide. ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Water Environment Federation (WEF) today announced the winners of its 2014 StormTV Project competition. The contest is an effort to collect and share innovative stormwater videos and to recognize and highlight the work of stormwater professionals. Through the 2012, 2013, and 2014 competitions, WEF has collected more than 220 videos highlighting green infrastructure, manufactured treatment devices, stream restoration, public education and more. These have been submitted by nonprofit organizations, government entities, consulting firms and equipment manufacturers worldwide. “There were many entries with very good presentation and content. It was a challenge to score these different videos,” said Laith Alfaqih, project manager with CH2M HILL and one of the contest judges. “The videos will be a great addition to the stormwater industry library. They have great information and experiences that many cities and communities will benefit from.” The awards will be presented, along with a screening of the winning videos, in the Stormwater Pavilion Theater (Booth 8303) during WEFTEC® 2014 — WEF’s 87th Annual Technical Exhibition & Conference — next month in New Orleans, La. The Pavilion is part of the Stormwater Congress, which features technical programming, exhibits and networking opportunities for stormwater professionals. StormTV Project sessions will be held Sept. 29 and 30 at 2:00 pm. This year, 25 expert judges rated more than 100 submitted videos based on innovation, message communication, visual appeal and quality, and content matter and relevance. “This was a great opportunity for me to see all the terrific watershed management activities occurring around the country. The high-caliber of educational pieces for local dissemination was fantastic,” said Neal Shapiro, a supervisor with the City of Santa Monica Office of Sustainability and the Environment. “The information and types of solutions can be useful to other jurisdictions either just starting programs or looking for new ideas. From specificallyoriented educational programs to broad ones, our field is doing great work around the country.” http://stormwater.wef.org/2014/08/2014-stormtv-project-winners-announced/

Despite the steep competition, judges selected the following winners in four categories. Nonprofit and Government Programs In the nonprofit and government programs category, Onondaga County took the lead with a video about its Save the Rain program. “We are very proud of Save the Rain, our award-winning green infrastructure program to manage stormwater, and this award will help us spread the word about how stormwater infrastructure can be an environmentally friendly solution,” said County Executive Joanie Mahoney. Onondaga County’s Save the Rain Program is a comprehensive stormwater management plan intended to reduce pollution to Onondaga Lake and its tributaries. During wet weather events, heavy stormwater flows into local sewers can overload the system. Save the Rain applies green and innovative technologies to mitigate stormwater runoff and prevent combined sewer overflows (CSOs).

http://stormwater.wef.org/2014/08/2014-stormtv-project-winners-announced/

Save the Rain Clean Water Fair 2014 SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 BY MICHAEL ROTELLA IN GENERAL EVENTS, TOP PICKS

Just a quick mention about an event I think is pretty important. OnSaturday, September 6th from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Save the Rain’s annual Clean Water Fair returns for 2014. The Clean Water Fair shows off some of Onondaga County’s innovative, nation-leading green technologies. Save the Rain is an initiative that started in 2011 that employs a variety of techniques to conserve water and prevent environmental degradation. It’s pretty fascinating if you’re at all environmentally-minded. Plan on attending and getting an inside look at how Onondaga County is taking action. Here are the features of this year’s Clean Water Fair: -Hourly tours of the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant -Tours and viewings of a selection of over 175 green infrastructure projects. -Save the Rain water quality improvement equipment demonstrations -Rain barrel workshops, raffles, and sales -Education on potential career opportunities Stop by Save the Rain’s site for more info on this important organization. Special note: Attend the Clean Water Fair and get a free adult ticket to Beaver Lake’s Golden Harvest Festival! 2014 Clean Water Fair Saturday, September 6th from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant 650 Hiawatha Blvd. W. (Directions) FREE

http://syracuseguru.com/top-picks/save-the-rain-clean-water-fair-2014/

Bill Maher, Syracuse Irish Festival, Jim Norton, Mustang Stampede 5K: 7 things to do this weekend By Katrina Tulloch | ktulloch@syracuse.com Follow on Twitter on September 04, 2014 at 7:00 AM, updated September 04, 2014 at 7:10 AM

The New York State Fair is over, and with it went the apex of summer, but we're nowhere near the end of festival season. As fall descends upon Central New York, get ready for apple-picking, hayrides and many more harvest celebrations. Start thinking about your Halloween costumes.

1. Jim Norton Comedian Jim Norton's show isn't for the easily offended. The New Jersey native is also a bestselling author known for his weekday morning spot on the "Opie & Anthony" radio show. He will perform five shows from Thursday to Saturday this weekend. His show is for ages 21 and older. Where: Funny Bone Comedy Club at 10301 Destiny USA Dr. When: Thursday, Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 6 at 7 and 9:45 p.m. How much: $20 (service fees do at apply)

2. Syracuse Irish Festival 2014 Guinness presents the annual Syracuse Irish Festival with Irish music, dancing, drinks and food. See the complete schedule. Where: Clinton Square. When: Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6. How much: Free to attend.

3. Bill Maher The comedian, political satirist and host of "Real Time with Bill Maher" stops by Syracuse this Saturday for a stand-up show at the Landmark. Read our Q&A with Maher. Where: Landmark Theatre at 362 S. Salina St. When: Saturday, September 6 at 8 p.m. How much: Tickets are $41-$81 via Ticketmaster or available at the Landmark Theatre Box Office at 475-7979. http://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2014/09/bill_maher_syracuse_irish_festival_8_things_to_do_this_weekend.html

4. Save the Rain Clean Water Fair The annual Save the Rain Clean Water Fair features Onondaga County's nationally recognized "Save the Rain" program, rain barrel workshops, rain barrel raffles and sales, hourly tours of the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant, activities for kids and a bouncy house. You can also learn more about Onondaga Lake's recovery at the fair. Where: Onondaga County Department of Water Environment Protection at 650 Hiawatha Blvd. When: Saturday, September 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. How much: Free to attend.

5. Franciscan Church of the Assumption's Fall Festival The Franciscan Church of the Assumption will host the second annual Fall Festival at The Hollow located on Onondaga Hill in Syracuse. There will be tractor rides, face painting, games, mini-golf, pumpkin crafts, food and music. Where: The Hollow at 3735 W. Seneca Turnpike. When: Sunday, September 7 from 1-5 p.m. How much:$5 admission, $20 for a family of five.

6. Mustang Stampede 5K The Mustang Stampede is a 5K run/walk, 10K run and children's fun run. Team Red White and Blue, an organization who supports the Wounded Veteran community, will be present. Where: Onondaga Lake Park at 106 Lake Dr., Liverpool. When: Sunday, September 7 at 9 a.m. Registration starts at 7 a.m. How much: $25 pre-registration; $30 day of event

7. Golden Harvest Festival The old-fashioned Golden Harvest Festival is an traditional country fair with non-stop music, live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, wildlife programs, canoeing, kayaking, hayrides, a midway for kids and food. Where: Beaver Lake Nature Center at 8477 East Mud Lake Rd., Baldwinsville. When: Saturday, September 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, September 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. How much: $5 admission. $1 for ages 6-17. Free for 5 and younger.

http://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2014/09/bill_maher_syracuse_irish_festival_8_things_to_do_this_weekend.html

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When: Wednesday, September 10, 2014, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville, N.Y. Cost: Free Age limit: All ages Categories: Meeting

An Onondaga Audubon public program presented by Greg Craybas a professional nature and wildlife photographer. He has spent countless hours over the past three years photographing the wintering eagles of Onondaga Lake. At this meeting, Greg will present bald eagle behavior, fishing techniques, and habitat use along critical areas of the lake that are in the direct path of the potential ‘loop-the-lake’ trail. With this presentation, Greg hopes to raise public awareness to protect the lake’s natural habitat so that it will continue to attract eagles to the city of Syracuse for years to come.

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'Bioblitz' at Onondaga Lake will try to catalog every plant and animal species By Glenn Coin | gcoin@syracuse.com on September 08, 2014 at 1:27 PM, updated September 08, 2014 at 1:44 PM

Syracuse, N.Y. -- Hundreds of scientists, students and volunteers will descend upon Onondaga Lake Friday for a "'Bioblitz" to catalog and identify every species that can be found in 24 hours. "Onondaga Lake and the surrounding area is one of the most interesting landscapes in Upstate New York," said Don Leopold, a biology professor at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, which is running the survey. "Given some of the exciting things we are seeing lately, it's time to take that snapshot." The Bioblitz coincides with Friday's inauguration celebration of ESF president Quentin Wheeler. The survey runs from 3 p.m. Friday to 3 p.m. Saturday. Results of the survey will be reported at 4 p.m. Saturday at a reception at ESF. The survey is led by ESF professors and students, who will be joined by members of the Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps. Bioblitz participants will try to find and identify mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, fish, insects, fungi, trees, shrubs and other plants found in and near the lake. "Onondaga Lake has undergone perhaps the most significant restoration effort of any lake in the country," Wheeler said in a statement. "Learning more about its current state will help us better chart its future." Once considered America's most polluted lake, Onondaga Lake has made significant progress in the past few years. Mercury levels in water have dropped dramatically, Onondaga County officials say the lake is as clean now as some Finger Lakes, and even state Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joseph Martens said he would swim in the lake. You can follow the Bioblitz on Twitter by searching for #ESFbioblitz and@SUNYESFalumni.

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/09/onondaga_lake_honeywell_suny_environmental_science_bioblitz.html

First chance to look at "Virtual Tour" of Amphitheater and weigh in on Solvay revitalization plan by Alice Maggiore Posted: 07.08.2014 at 4:44 PM

ONONDAGA LAKE -- Neighbors will get their first chance to hear about the progress to revitalize the Western Shore of Onondaga Lake and the Village of Solvay Wednesday evening at Solvay High School, and offer up their own suggestions as to how we can open up the area further. Preliminary plans for the project that would bring an amphitheater near The State Fairgrounds will be unveiled in the high school auditorium at 5:30 p.m. County Executive Joanie Mahoney says she thinks people will be blown away when they see how far the idea has come, since it was announced in January. "We're going to have a video where you'll have a virtual tour of the amphitheater," Mahoney said. "The State Legislature has approved our design build. We're still pushing for a concert before 2015 ends." Already, she has seen positive feedback from the County's decision to extend the hiking trail along the western shore of Onondaga Lake Park. "That opening of the west side of the lake, the feedback we've had from the people using the trail now, and exposed to those views of the city of Syracuse, has been great," Mahoney said. "It's going to be even better when you're out there, hearing the music, and seeing the view. You know, coming full circle, when you look at some of the old pictures of what the lake used to be to the community." Representatives from Solvay and Geddes will be present at Wednesday's meeting. All leaders want to hear your ideas about ways to open up the area even more. Right now, members of Onondaga County's Community Development department are knocking on doors of businesses in Solvay and Geddes, asking for opinions on new designs, and ways to strum up new business. In recent years, facades have been improved upon in the neighborhood, but the County wants their input on where to spend resources. "We want to hear from people, what's important to you, said Mahoney. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The people who live in Solvay are the ones best equipped to make that decision, and I'm really interested to hear what they have to say." The County Executive says one of the areas where feedback is needed pertains to the future of Bridge Street. As the plans look now, one option calls for the street to be wider on one side, as a sort of promenade, with no shoulder on the other. The other choice calls for something more narrow on both sides to allow for bicycles and walking traffic. Mahoney says written feedback will also be accepted at the meeting. There will also be an e-mail address at Wednesday's meeting, where people can submit their thoughts and questions online. State and county leaders plan to invest $100 million in the whole project.

http://www.cnycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=1067560#.VDQQzNJdVNR

SUNY-ESF to hold bioblitz at Onondaga Lake By Daniel Kelly on September 11, 2014

Scientists at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry will join with members of the public for a bioblitz at Onondaga Lake, according to arelease from the school. Along with documenting biodiversity in and around the lake, the event will coincide with an inauguration of a new president for the college. Onondaga Lake has been remediated in recent years, with extensive restoration work helping to increase the overall health of its ecosystem. Scientists with the school hope the results of the blitz will show some of the enhanced biodiversity in the area, as well as educate the public about the work completed. The bioblitz is scheduled to take place Sept. 12 and social media will be used to help the public participate. Results will be announced at a reception at the university on Sept. 13. Image: Syracuse, New York, with Onondaga Lake in the background (Credit: John Marino, via Flickr)

http://www.fondriest.com/news/suny-esf-hold-bioblitz-onondaga-lake.htm

Bioblitz: Initial Findings List More Than 400 Species Onondaga Lake hosts 24-hour hunt for plants, animals 9/15/2014

Scientists and citizen volunteers who fanned out across Onondaga Lake and its shoreline Sept. 12 and 13 found some 450 species of plants and animals in 24 hours. Among the discoveries during the weekend bioblitz, which was conducted by the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) in partnership with the Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps, was a patch of rare American ginseng, a naturally reproducing population of brown trout in Onondaga Creek, and a lush moss community on the roofs of park pavilions. "I found most interesting the sheer interest people show about what's in their backyard," said Dr. James Gibbs, a professor of conservation biology who helped plan the event. "A lot of people came out on a very dismal day. They came from all walks of life. Nature observation is fundamentally inclusive. There are few things that are better at bringing people together because wonder at nature is universal. That was what impressed me the most - the community that built around the event." Despite chilly temperatures on Friday and pounding rain on Saturday, the participants identified 25 species of fish in the lake and 16 species in four tributaries. The findings also included a total of 58 species of phytoplankton, zooplankton, macrophytes and benthic (bottom-dwelling) invertebrates; about 150 species of insects; 12 species of dragonflies and damselflies; 19 species of snails; hundreds of vascular plants; at least 60 species of fungi; 66 species of mosses; three species each of amphibians and reptiles; four species of bats and 10 species of other mammals; and 77 species of birds. Office of Communications SUNY-ESF 122 Bray Hall 1 Forestry Drive Syracuse, NY 13210 315-470-6644

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Onondaga Lake Bioblitz: 7 things we learned from 24-hour study

By Glenn Coin | gcoin@syracuse.com on September 16, 2014 at 12:42 PM, updated September 16, 2014 at 1:11 PM

Syracuse, N.Y. -- About 400 scientists, students and volunteers descended on Onondaga Lake over the weekend to catalog every living species they could find in a 24-hour Bioblitz. The event turned up 447 species of plants, animals, and fungi. There would likely have been more, but temperatures dipping into the 40s Saturday morning kept insects, bats and other animals hidden. http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/09/five_things_we_learned_about_onondaga_lake_from_24-hour_bioblitz.html

The results were both surprising and satisfying, said Don Leopold, the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry professor who coordinated the 24-hour marathon. Here are seven highlights: 1. Some oaks and white pines near Long Branch park are more than 200, and maybe 300, years old. "I've spent 30 years in Central New York, and I saw some of the most beautiful, largest oaks and white pines," said Leopold, a botanist. 2. One of the discoveries was a small patch of ginseng, a protected plant found in only a few places in New York. "I would have said there would be a zero percent chance of seeing ginseng," Leopold said. The plant is protected by law and is aggressively harvested by poachers, Leopold said, so he declined to say exactly where it was found. 3. The fish crew caught 25 species of fish in the lake in 24 hours. "That's 41 percent of all the species they've seen in 29 years," Leopold said. "I think that's amazing." One disappointment: Researchers didn't find a lake sturgeon, a massive bottom-feeding fish. 4. Just four species of bats were found, including the little brown bat. "Their numbers have really plummeted in the Northeastern U.S. because of white nose syndrome," Leopold said. 5. Bird watchers found 77 species, including bald eagles and peregrine falcons. That number probably would have been higher if temperatures had been higher. "Saturday was terrible for birding," Leopold said. 6. Despite the cool weather, the Bioblitz turned up more than 150 species of insects and 19 species of snails. 7. Of the 303 species of plants identified, 28 percent are invasive species. "The lake itself is recovering very nicely," Leopold said, "but the invasive plant and insect problems is the part I'm more concerned about now."

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/09/five_things_we_learned_about_onondaga_lake_from_24-hour_bioblitz.html

$20 million dollar pollution remediation plan sets stage for Onondaga Lake amphitheater by Matt Mulcahy Posted: 09.17.2014 at 4:07 PM

Onondaga County Executive says report is a blue print for action needed The choices for remediating the pollution held in the waste beds on the west shore of Onondaga Lake range in price from $16.6 million to $6.1 billion dollars. The most affordable choices call for a vegetated soil cover ranging in thickness from one to two feet. The New York State DEC report says it would take six to eight years of construction to complete that ground cover process. The report covers waste beds one through eight. beds five and six.

The amphitheater project will be seated on waste

The report also includes much more exhaustive options that would dig out and remove all of the waste bed material at the cost of billions of dollars. The report projects that work would take 27 to 30 years. One option includes the removal of routes 690 and 695 through the area of that passes by the fairgrounds to return to the land to its original state. Those options were dismissed by the DEC as it selected the less expensive and more timely choices. Once the vegetated soil cover is in place the report indicates levels of pollutants that could reach recreational users and concertgoers would meet accepted standards. One group that would potentially be at greatest risk would be construction workers who are present when the waste beds are disturbed during the construction phase. County Executive Joanie Mahoney told NBC 3 news, "There were no surprises in there. We have a blue print for what we want to do and we're excited to get started." Mahoney has said she would like to see the amphitheatre up and running in the fall of 2015.

http://www.cnycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=1097898#.VDQECNJdVNR

Empire State Marathon ‘s West Side Story! POSTED BY LISA J. ELLIS ON SEP 18, 2014 IN UNCATEGORIZED | 0 COMMENTS

COURSE CHANGE FOR 2014 Syracuse, NY —September 17, 2014—There has been some rumbling about the West Side; it’s not the Upper West Side neighborhood in New York City, rather the West Side Trail of Onondaga Lake Park in Onondaga County. It is official! The new course will be ready for the 2014 Empire State Marathon and The Empire Crew are proud to announce a new flat, faster and safer Boston Qualifier course. It will allow the marathon runners to enjoy the main highlight of the race, Onondaga Lake Park with spectacular views of Onondaga Lake throughout the course. In 2010, it was the vision of Brian Collins,Race Director, to have a race that would loop Onondaga Lake Park and in 2014 we have almost reached that goal. It is with excitement and gratitude to those who have worked very diligently to ensure the readiness of the new course for 2014. Course directors, Mike Gasparek and Dick Searing, have looked at many options and feel confident that runners will be pleased with many aspects of the new course plan.

Course Update for 2014

Onondaga Lake Park will close the West Shore Trail of the park during the race, so that the space and room for the runners will be solely dedicated to the enhancement of many PRs. The marathoners will start at NBT Stadium, proceed onto Onondaga Lake Parkway, continuing onto the East Shore Trail, exit, as before, onto Cold Springs Road across the new bridge, turn onto Hayes Road and turn around at the intersection of Surbrook Rd. and Hayes Rd. They will then head back to Cold Springs Rd, Back into Onondaga Lake Park where they will follow the East Shore Trail to Long Branch Rd., then turn and head west over the bridge entering back into the park on the West Shore

http://empirestatemarathon.com/empire-state-marathon-s-west-side-story/

Trail and follow it all the way to its end. They will return back through the park and over the bridge to the East Side Trail and finish at NBT Stadium. Relay legs will be approximately 6-7 miles each. The marathon course for 2014 will give the runners a beautiful view of the park and the Seneca River. Other benefits include a safer and more secure course for the runners, volunteers and spectators, with many viewing areas to cheer on their runners. “It’s exciting, said Brian Collins, “We will be giving the participant a better running experience to enjoy the beautiful autumn colors and lake views, and a course that relaxes the race director and its course director from much worry when we can eliminate most of the open road portion of the course”.

http://empirestatemarathon.com/empire-state-marathon-s-west-side-story/

College receives funding to improve research programs for Onondaga Lake

SUNY-ESF will receive $20 million to create an education center to improve research on one of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most polluted lakes. The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, as well as LeMoyne College, Onondaga Community College and several other partners will receive the $20 million grant to develop the SUNY Water Research and Education Center at Onondaga Lake. The funding comes from the NYSUNY 2020 Challenge Grant Program, which awarded $55 million dollars in research and education grants last Tuesday. The purpose of this grant, which was established in 2011, is to

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facilitate economic growth as well as strengthen and improve academic and research programs in New York, according to a SUNY-ESF press release. “Onondaga Lake is a textbook example of what restoration ecology is all about,” SUNY-ESF President Quentin Wheeler said in an email. Scientists from SUNY-ESF and OCC, in partnership with the Great Lakes Research Consortium, will analyze the ecosystem of the lake, focusing on lake restoration and water quality monitoring. “It’s an environmental success story that will be studied for generations, and a metaphor for the revitalization of central New York,” Wheeler said. “ESF deeply appreciates the support of SUNY and Gov. (Andrew) Cuomo in this investment that will extend our reach and impact into the community.” The project will build a 34,000-square-feet LEED gold building on the shore of Onondaga Lake, according to the SUNY-ESF press release. The short-term economic impact of the Water Research and Education Center is projected to be $37 million and it will create 532 temporary jobs. The long-term economic impact is estimated to be $11 million annually, and the project is expected to create 186 permanent jobs, according to the release. Cuomo said in a press release that one of the goals of the NYSUNY 2020 grant program is to leverage private sector investments and create jobs and partnerships between schools and their surrounding communities. “In today’s world, colleges and universities are more than just classrooms — they’re economic engines that are creating jobs and training the workforce of tomorrow,” he said. The SUNY 2020 program was launched to support advanced research opportunities and the five projects chosen this year demonstrate how this strategy is helping create new opportunities in New York, Cuomo said in the release. “Today’s SUNY 2020 awards are an investment in our State’s future, and I look forward to seeing each of these innovative projects grow the economy for years to come,” he said in the release. SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher said in the press release from the governor’s office that the SUNY 2020 program is helping SUNY as a whole. “SUNY 2020 awards and START-UP NY are building SUNY’s research infrastructure, improving the business climate and producing unparalleled educational and career opportunities for our students,” she said. Wheeler said SUNY-ESF has long-term studies of Onondaga Lake underway and will continue to monitor the advances of the water quality and diversity of life in the lake. The grant is an opportunity to work closely with a variety of schools and institutions to “teach principles of ecology while monitoring and celebrating the rebirth of a truly beautiful lake,” he said. Published on September 23, 2014 at 12:01 am Contact Anjali: acalwis@syr.edu

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It's not sexy, it's infrastructure: How Onondaga County uses EPA funds (Your letters)

By Your Letters on September 26, 2014 at 2:46 PM

To the Editor: In a recent editorial, The Post-Standard stated that "taxpayers should be asking why the state's municipalities are not taking advantage of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund when their sewage treatment systems will need an estimated $36 billion in maintenance and upgrades over the next 20 years." http://www.syracuse.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/09/its_not_sexy_its_infrastructure_how_onondaga_county_uses_epa_funds_your_letters.html

Good news, we are! Onondaga County's Department of Water Environment Protection is taking full advantage of both lowinterest loans and innovative technologies to protect sewer ratepayers and the environment. Since 2008 the County booked five large loans totaling $35.6 million to abate combined sewer overflows. With leadership from County Executive Mahoney we are upgrading our infrastructure, protecting our environment, and financing the work at rock bottom interest rates saving taxpayer money. In July 2014, working in partnership with the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, the county closed on a low-interest borrowing of about $129 million locking in a long-term loan at roughly half of the rate available for regular county issued debt. This borrowing reduces the costs to ratepayers for the Clinton and Harbor Brook projects. We are proud of the fact that it was the first use of Clean Water State Revolving loan funds for green infrastructure in New York State. We could not agree with you more that investing in underground infrastructure is not sexy. It is important work, and Onondaga County continues to invest in critical infrastructure upgrades using innovative and sustainable solutions, financed at the best rates possible. For more information on the work, please visit www.savetherain.us. Tom Rhoads Commissioner Onondaga County Department of Water Environment Protection

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Applying Green Infrastructure Solutions to Maximize Public and Private Investments Onondaga County, New York is a national model for the implementation of a balanced approach to stormwater management. Its Save the Rain program has helped advance more than 175 green infrastructure projects on both public and private property. Lessons learned from the Onondaga County Save the Rain Green Improvement Fund green infrastructure calculator have shaped the business case for all projects within the program, as well as other program critical activities, such as budget forecasting and planning.

http://www.ch2mhillblogs.com/water/2014/09/30/applying-green-infrastructure-solutions-maximize-public-private-investments/

By: Matthew Marko, CH2M HILL Matthew Marko will present the paper “A Business Case Approach for Green Infrastructure Investments—Maximizing Public and Private Investments to Create Progress”, co-authored by CH2M HILL’s Andrew Potts and Brian Marengo, as well as Onondaga County’s Matthew Millea, on Tuesday, September 30 at 1:30 pm, in TS404 during WEFTEC 2014, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more about CH2M HILL’s WEFTEC 2014 participation and technical sessions. Green Infrastructure (GI) uses soils, vegetation, and natural processes to mimic nature for sustainable stormwater management and create healthier urban environments. Responsible application of GI is—like any infrastructure, ultimately a financial decision. Evaluating the triple bottom line of GI is important to justify its application; however, social benefits are often difficult to monetize and therefore, a strong business case is needed to sway decision makers to choose green over gray. New York’s Onondaga County, along with a team of CH2M HILL consultants and the Department of Water Environment Protection, worked together to develop a business case GI calculator, and used it as the foundation to build one of the nation’s first, broadly utilized GI grant programs, known as Save the Rain’s Green Improvement Fund (GIF). The GI calculator enables the County to make a fiscally responsible decision to fund GI projects, while ensuring public benefit through achieving objectives of Clean Water Act compliance obligations. The calculator works by taking business case metrics, like maintenance, longevity, project geography, and other monetized factors, to identify reasonable compensatory values resulting in grant incentives for multiple GI stormwater control measures, such as as rain gardens, bioretention, underground infiltration systems, green roofs, porous pavements, and even cistern and capture/release systems (which undergo a slightly different valuation process than other GI techniques, due to the competing goals of storing water for reuse yet having capacity available for stormwater capture). The calculator uses four basic principles, including: 

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the fixed volume goal based on 1 inch of runoff from impervious areas,

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GI sized based on the individual drainage area rather than being averaged over a site a solid inventory of GI installation costs compared to gray infrastructure cost alternatives

In addition to the GI calculator, Onondaga County developed a widespread GI framework which incorporates both public and private property, to achieve a 95% system-wide capture goal. Recognizing the benefit of GI on public, as well as private land, the framework incentivizes private property owners to implement GI by funding grants using public-privatepartnerships. The program has been wildly successful and is serving as a national model for stormwater implementation programs. Through March 1, 2014, Onondaga’s Save the Rain GIF grant program has received 140 applications for funding. 59 projects have been completed (27 in 2013). 54 projects are under contract for construction in 2014, and 10 applications are currently being reviewed and finalized.

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For those projects completed, 25 million gallons of stormwater runoff are removed from Onondaga County’s combined sewer system, annually. The GIF is one of the most economical facets of the program, achieving that volume capture for approximately $6.5 million. That equates to $0.26/gallon, which is more efficient than the typical public GI project, and far better than the most cost efficient gray alternative. To learn more about this project, visit us at WEFTEC or drop us a note. Matthew Marko is a Vice President and Principal Project Manager in CH2M HILL’s Water Market. He has more than 20 years of experience in evaluating complex problems and providing innovation solutions within the design, manufacturing, construction, and operations markets. Matthew currently resides in Syracuse, New York. “I’ve worked with numerous public and private clients throughout my career on innovative project delivery systems, including several large designbuild-operate projects,” said Matthew. “In my current role as PM for the first court mandated green infrastructure program, I have really enjoyed working with Joanne Mahoney, Onondaga County Executive, to implement a more sustainable, community friendly approach to abating their CSOs and protecting their water environment.” Matthew graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo with a B.S. in Civil Engineering.

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FINANCIAL UPDATE

Financial Update Contracts New Contracts Green Improvement Fund Contract with Nojaim, Inc. for reimbursement of green improvements in the Clinton sewershed Amendment Amount: $234,800

Executed 7/25/14

Green Improvement Fund Contract with Butternut Street, LLC for reimbursement of green improvements in the Clinton sewershed Contract Amount: $104,430

Executed: 8/5/14

Green Improvement Fund Contract with St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Health Center for reimbursement of green improvements in the Clinton sewershed Contract Amount: $145,900

Executed: 8/13/14

Green Improvement Fund Contract with Tucker Missionary Baptist Church for reimbursement of green improvements in the Midland sewershed. Contract Amount: $195,000

Executed: 9/23/14

Green Improvement Fund Contract with Thomas Cerio, Attorney at Law, for reimbursement of green improvements in the Clinton sewershed. Contract Amount: $36,750

Executed: 9/17/14

Suburban Green Improvement Fund Contract with Village of Camillus for reimbursement of green improvements relating to manhole repairs Contract Amount: $168,000

Executed: 8/13/14

Suburban Green Improvement Fund Contract with Village of Liverpool for reimbursement of green improvements relating to pipe lining and tree plantings Contract Amount: $87,000

Executed: 8/13/14

Suburban Green Improvement Fund Contract with the Village of East Syracuse for reimbursement of green improvements relating to pipe lining and manhole repairs. Contract Amount: $100,000

Executed: 8/22/14

Suburban Green Improvement Fund Contract with the Village of Fayetteville for reimbursement of green improvements relating to manhole repairs Contract Amount: $100,000

Executed: 9/2/14

Suburban Green Improvement Fund Contract with the Village of Salina for reimbursement of green improvements relating to sewer separation Contract Amount: $65,000

Executed: 9/2/14

Green Infrastructure Program â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Magnarelli Community Center Contract with Josall Syracuse, Inc. for installation of green roof at the Magnarelli Community Center Contract Amount: $304,000

Executed: 8/20/14

Amendments to Existing Contracts Green Improvement Fund Contract with JNJ Syracuse, Inc. amended to include reimbursement of additional green improvements in the Clinton sewershed Amendment Amount: $32,600

Executed: 7/21/14

Green Improvement Fund Contract with St. Lucyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church amended to include reimbursement of additional green improvements in the Clinton sewershed Amendment Amount: $17,100

Executed: 7/21/14

Expert Witness Services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Clinton CSO Project Contract with Tetra Tech Engineering amended for ongoing consultation on the Jett claim Amendment Amount: $25,000 Amendment Amount: $50,000

Executed: 7/21/14 Executed: 8/5/14

Change Orders Harbor Brook CSO 018 Wetlands Pilot Contract with Joseph J. Lane Construction for revisions to control panels and additional railing Change Order Amount: $26,862.89

Executed: 8/5/14

Green Infrastructure Program â&#x20AC;&#x201C; West Onondaga Street Corridor Contract with John R. Dudley Construction for various modifications, including revisions to ADA ramp, turning radius at Midland, additional traffic loops, sidewalk replacement, and installation of additional planters Change Order Amount: $123,862.89

Executed: 8/5/14

CSO 018 Conveyances Project Contract with Joseph J. Lane Construction for additional security and modifications needed to transition between new and existing flushing chambers Change Order Amount: $380,465.07

Executed: 9/23/14

CSO 018 Conveyances Project Contract with Joseph J. Lane Construction reduced for allowances of various bid items Change Order Amount: $(275,992.15)

Funding Grants State Bond Act Funds Reimbursements requested: None Reimbursements received: None

Executed: 9/23/14

Federal EPA Funds Reimbursements requested: None Reimbursements received: None Federal Army Corps of Engineers Funds Reimbursements requested: None Reimbursements received: None GIGP Grant Requested: None Received: None EFC Loans Reimbursements requested: LT HB & HBIS $5,773,623.63 (includes green) Clinton $212,768.60 (includes green) EPTS $117,901.16 Midland $12,631.70 Reimbursements received: LT EFC 2014B total $32,178,997.61 (see breakdown) (non-ACJ $2,027,331.67) HBIS, HB $9,312,506.44 (includes green) Clinton $20,492,409.15 (includes green) Midland: $346,750.35 (green) Long Term EFC Loan Closed on LT loan 7/2/14 for $128,800,968 (5 projects) HB $42,780,518 HBIS $12,812,579 Clinton $57,367,427 Green $12,844,208 EPTS (non lake) $2,996,236 Total reimbursement monies received to date through EFC loans for the funded ACJ projects: $247,603,598 (short term) and $90,343,520 (long term).

Onondaga County Lake Improvement Project 4th Stipulation of the ACJ Clinton/Lower MIS CSO Improvements Summary of Current and County Authorizations

Total Project Costs Expended To Date

Authorization Remaining

Total Proposed Budget

Project /Task/Line Item

Clinton Street CSO Facility Planning (Original) Engineering Services (EEA)

751,266

(0)

Original Facility Plan Subtotal $

751,266

(0)

Clinton Street CSO Conveyances Project Contract No. 1 - Phase 1 Conveyances (Delaney)

14,478,053

(0)

Contract No. 2 - Phase 2A Conveyances (Delaney)

4,074,455

(0)

Engineering/Construction Services (CDM/C&S) $ Conveyances Subtotal $

2,738,000 21,290,508

$ $

2,738,000 21,290,508

$ $

0 (0)

Clinton Storage Project

(1)

Construction Estimate

77,742,858

70,120,991

7,621,867

Engineering Services (EEA and others)

12,122,013

11,468,020

653,993

Construction Management and Administration (CDM/C&S)

4,833,411

4,070,923

762,488

Construction Testing (CME)

327,847

276,910

50,937

85,936,843

$ $

9,089,286

3,100,000

CSO Storage Subtotal $

95,026,129

Construction Estimate

3,100,000

Engineering Services (Ch2MHill)

91,211

91,186 $

Engineering Services (TBD) Floatables Arcadis

782,032

12,605 $

769,427

County Administration and Other Costs

Facility Plan for CSOs 027 & 029

Facility Plan Subtotal $

3,973,243

103,790

3,869,453

38,508,611 15,900,000 54,408,611

$ $ $

24,589,983 10,941,324 35,531,307

$ $ $

13,918,628 4,958,676 18,877,304

Clinton/Lower MIS Green Implementation Program Construction Contracts incl. GIF Public/Private Ch2MHill Program Management & Engineering

$ $ Green Subtotal $

Program Management Project Management (CDM/C&S) Project Management for Facility Plan (CDM/C&S) (2) $ Program Management Subtotal $ Miscellaneous County Costs Land Acquisition IMA Legal Consulting (John Clare & Mezey) Debt Other Contingency

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ Miscellaneous Subtotal $

3,726,350 4,861,000 126,115 301,334 234,885 310,738 489,863 10,050,285

$ $ $ $ $ $

3,726,350 3,959,746 168,269 226,334 803,593 356,723

185,500,042

Authorized Budget 185,500,042

Notes: (1) Includes engineering costs from original Clinton RTF Project (2) CDM/C&S Project Management costs are included in the total facility plan costs

$ $ $

9,241,014

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

901,254 (42,154) 75,000 (568,708) (45,985) 489,863 809,271

152,854,730

32,645,312

Onondaga County Lake Improvement Project Save The Rain Education and Outreach Grant Summary of Current and Additional Costs, and County Appropriations September 2014 Funding Sources

Appropriations

Program Funding 09,10,11 Appropriations 2011 Suburban Green Infrastructure 2012 Appropriation 2011 Trolley Lot Parking Mitigation Appropriation* 2012 Green grant education 2013 Green Grant education 2014 Green Grant education Total Appropriation

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

875,000 200,000 400,000 125,000 200,000 400,000 400,000

2,600,000

Funding Uses

Contract Amount

Retz Advertising + Design 2010/2011 Marketing Services 2012 Marketing Services Marketing Services Subtotal

Environmental Finance Center Education and Outreach 2011 Education and Outreach 2012 Education and Outreach 2013 Education and Outreach 2014 Education and Outreach Environmental Finance Center SUNY ESF Onondaga Environmental Institute Onondaga Earth Corps Baltimore Woods Nature Center Centro Campaign ASLF Non Labor Expenses (EFC) Printing (incl purch serv) Postage Travel Facilities Program Related Supplies Research eq & demo mat Indirect/Overhead 2013 Education and Outreach Education & Outreach Subtotal

Miscelaneous Ed/Outreach Expenses 2010/2011 Miscellaneous Exp. 2012 Miscellaneous Exp. 2013 Miscellaneous Exp 2014 Miscellaneous Exp

411,789 224,303

$ $

411,789 224,303

$ $

636,092

Contract Amount

STR Education and Outreach Totals

Expended to Date

(0) (0)

Difference + (-)

$ $ $

346,677 241,815 237,758

$ $ $

346,677 241,815 237,758

$ $

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

77,265 63,149 126,970 49,000 -

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

62,082 2,724 37,257 -

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

15,183 60,425 89,713 49,000 -

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

7,471 300 1,426 4,960 4,968 23,818 43,319 402,646

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

4,892 228 47 1,640 12,553 22,034 18,125 161,582

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

2,579 72 1,379 3,320 (7,585) 1,784 25,194 241,064

1,228,896

987,833

241,063

Contract Amount 105,764 79,852 34,158 464,987

Travel Purchase card/Petty cash Image Press Paiges seeds Just th eright stuff NYS indust for disabled Media One Clear Channel Lamar Friends of the zoo Syr Blue Print

Miscellaneous Subtotal

Difference + (-)

$ $

$ $ $ $

Environmental Design and Research 2010/2011 media 2012 Media

Expended to Date

Expended to Date $ $ $

105,764 79,852 34,158

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

3,418 795 2,700 2,282 3,656 13,528 400 1,390 1,125 350 157

(0)

Difference + (-) $ $ $ $

464,987

$ $ $ $

20,000.00 28,750.00 1,500 -

$ $ $ $

19,000 28,750 1,500 -

$ $ $ $

1,000 -

735,011

298,825

436,186

Contract Amount

Expended to Date

2,600,000

1,922,750

Remaining Balance

Difference + (-) $

677,250

*Trolley lot parking mitigation money is from the Clinton CSO Storage Facility Budget and is funding education and outreach specific to that project.

Rain barrels sold to DeWitt are in as revenue not a reimbursement (not pay back from the vendor) 6,223.29 12321.48 18,544.77

APPENDIX

Chronology of Project Construction Starts Pre-ACJ Signing (1/20/98)  General Improvements  Odor Control and Residuals Handling 1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

Status

Location

Complete Complete

Metro Metro

      

Digital Systems Upgrade Ammonia Removal Demonstration Aeration System Upgrade Hiawatha RTF - ACOE Newell St. RTF Demo/Improvements Maltbie St. FCF Siphon Rehab

Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete

Metro Metro Metro Regional Market W.Newell/Vale St. Maltbie/Plum St. Various

  

Digester Modifications/Chemical Storage Franklin St. FCF West Street Sewer Separation

Complete Complete Complete



Ammonia Trackdown

Complete

Metro I-690/Franklin W. Genesee, Plum, Tracy, N. West St. Metro

 

Midland Ave. Conveyance Phase I Phosphorus Removal – Phase I Pilot

Complete Complete

Tallman/Oxford St. Metro

 

Complete

Franklin to Teall

   

Erie Blvd. Storage System Upgrade Full Scale Ammonia Removal/ Stage II Phosphorus Removal Kirkpatrick St. Pump Station & Force Main Onondaga Creek FCF Teall Brook FCF Water Street Sewer Separation (CSO 024)

Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete

Metro Kirkpatrick St. Inner Harbor Teall Ave. Water Street

 

Harbor Brook FCF Brighton Ave Sewer Separation (CSO 053/054)

Complete Complete

W.Hiaw./I-690 Brighton/Bishop Ave

Project

Status

Location



Complete

Tallman/Onondaga



Tallman/Onondaga Sewer Separation (CSO 038, 040, 046A &046B) Midland Phase II RTF/Conveyances

Complete

Blaine/Oxford St.

 

Phosphorus Removal – Phase II Pilot Biosolids Handling Improvements

Complete Complete

Metro Metro



Sewer Separation – CSO 047 & 048

Complete

South Ave/ Bissell St.

 

Sewer Separation – CSO 050 Clinton Phase I Conveyances

Complete Complete

Parkway/Rockland



Clinton Phase IIA Conveyances

Complete



Sewer Separation – CSO 051

Complete

Colvin St.



Harbor Brook Interceptor Sewer

Authorized/Underway

Velasko/Fayette

     

Midland CSO 044 Clinton Storage Facility Lower Harbor Brook (Conveyance & Storage) Save the Rain Green Projects CSO 022 Sewer Separation Project CSO 045 Sewer Separation Project

Completed Met ACJ Milestone Met ACJ Milestone Completed Completed Completed

W. Castle/South Ave Armory Square Hiawatha/State Fair Blvd. Various West Genesee/Franklin South Avenue



Save the Rain Green Projects

Completed

Various



Save the Rain Green Projects

Completed/Underway

Various

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012 2013

CONTRACTORS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Metro Treatment Plant AERATION SYSTEM UPGRADE

Bongiovanni Construction (General) Ridley Electric (Electrical)

DIGITAL SYSTEM UPGRADE Systems Integrated

ODOR CONTROL CONTRACT #1

Falconet, Inc. (General) Scriba Electric (Electrical) Burns Bros. (Heating/Ventilation) Burns Bros. (Plumbing)

ODOR CONTROL CONTRACT #2 Murnane Construction

PHASE III IMPORVEMENTS CONTRACT 1 - DIGESTER & LAGOON IMPROVEMENTS Maxim Construction

PHASE III IMPROVEMENTS CONTACT 2 - CHEMICAL STORAGE & FEED FACILITIES C.O. Falter Construction Corp. (General) Barry & Barry Electrical Co. (Electrical) Burns Bros. (HVAC) Edward Joy Company (Plumbing)

PHASE III IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACT 3 - DIGESTER & LAGOON CLEANING Waste Stream Environmental Inc.

FULL SCALE AMMONIA/PHOSPOHORUS REMOVAL - FIELD OFFICE James & Son Constrcution Resun Leasing, Inc. Ridley Electric Co. Burns Brothers

FULL SCALE AMMONIA/PHOSPHORUS REMOVAL U.S. Filter - Kruger Products, Inc. U.S. Filter - Kruger Products, Inc.

$ 5,626,956.41 $ 846,154.00

$ 2,974,514.27

$ 4,872,660.53 $ 315,580.30 $ 82,459.00 $ 50,168.00

$ 1,636,000.00

645,730.74

$ 2,527,300.08 $ 193,665.22 $ 224,232.51 $ 38,669.35

727,881.80

$ $ $ $

28,388.00 112,224.00 32,295.00 18,440.00

$ 8,261,182.00 $ 3,918,080.00

CONTRACTORS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Metro Treatment Plant FULL SCALE AMMONIA/PHOSPHORUS REMVOAL SITE PREPARATION - CONTRACT 2 C.O. Falter Construction Corp. (General) Ridley Electric (Electrical) C.O. Falter Construction Corp. (Pile Testing) Moretrench Environmental

PILE INSTALLATION - CONTRACT 3

M.A. Bongiovanni Construction

GENERAL - CONTRACT 4

The Pike Company (General) Ridley Electric Co. (Electrical) Edward Joy Company (HVAC) Burns Brothers (Plumbing/Fire Protection)

BIOSOLIDS HANDLING IMPROVEMENTS

C. O. Falter Construction Corp. (General) Ridley Electric (Electrical) Airside Technology (HVAC) Burns Bros. (Plumbing) Independent Fiedl Svs (Cogen)

CSO's

CLINTON CONVEYANCES PHASE I & 2A

The Delaney Group, Inc. The Delaney Group, Inc. SIDA MOU (City of Syracuse) MOU City of Syracuse (Connective Corridor)

CLINTON CSO ABATEMENT

Ruston Paving (Farmers' market Lot) Davis Wallbridge (Pearl St/Lot 3) Davis Wallbridge (Townsend St.) J&B (Pirro Conv. Center) C.O. Falter (War Memorial) Ridley (War Memorial) Economy Paving (On Center) J&B (Erie Canal Museum) Jett Industries (Clinton Storage) Joy Process Mechanical (Cistern War Memorial) C&S Technical (Cistern War Memorial) Green Culture (Rain Barrels) Syracuse Utilities (Duct Bank) Water Cooling Corp. (Storage Tank)

$ 22,243,604.98 $ 255,627.00 $ 431,008.00 $ 4,602,086.57

$ 9,045,731.95

$ $ $ $

46,860,263.46 6,927,238.00 3,009,057.61 1,217,583.74

$ 10,929,016.19 $ 1,476,223.00 $ 532,187.00 $ 173,679.09 $ 20,000.00

$ 14,478,053.39 $ 4,074,455.32 $ 2,634,999.43 $ 168,000.00 $3,825,000.00

$ 188,046.14 $ 635,873.93 $ 476,625.39 $ 1,083,727.39 $ 692,298.87 $ 447,957.66 $ 1,094,119.49 $ 73,480.00 $ 75,825,693.98 $ 82,615.00 $ 233,652.56 $ 44,335.50 $ 59,982.56 $ 2,875.00

CONTRACTORS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CSO's (cont) MOU City of Syracuse (Road Reconstruction) MOU City of Syracuse (Dr. Weeks) MOU City of Syracuse (Bank Alley) MOU City of Syracuse (Upstate) Walbridge (Streetscape/Water St) Ruston Paving (Sunnycrest Parking Lot) MA Bongiovanni Inc. Acts II Construction (Skiddy Park) D.E. Tarolli (Otisco Street) Orchard Earth & Pipe (Syr School dist Park Lot) Slate Hill Construction (E. Water St) Davis Wallbriddge (Onon Cty Pub Library) Tumbers, Schichtels Nursery (Trees), Martisco Acts II (Seymour Academy) Paul R. Vitale (City Lot 4) John R. Dudley (Leavenworth Park) VIP (Onon Public Library) Ballard Construction (Westcott Comm Ctr) Cornerstone Paving (Oswego St) John Dudley Construction (W. Onondaga St.) Barrett Paving (W. Fayette St.) Davis Wallbriddge (Westcott St.) ProScapes (Sunnycrest Arena) Acts II (E. Washington St) John R. Dudley (690 Downspout) Jeffrey DeRoberts (GIF) King & King Architects (GIF) Jefferson Clinton Commons (GIF) ESF Foundation, Abby Lane Housing (GIF) Hotel Skyler (GIF) Near West Side Initiatives, Inc. (GIF) Near West Side Initiatives, Inc. (GIF) Tash Taskale (GIF) St. Lucy's Church (GIF) Putnam Properties (GIF) Centro (GIF) 500 W. Onondaga St. Inc. (GIF) CNY Jazz Arts Foundation (GIF) Jim & Juli Boeheim Foundation (GIF) Home Headquarters, Inc. (GIF) Galleries of Syr, 147 E. Onondaga St. (GIF) Syracuse Housing (GIF) Kopp billing Agency (GIF) American Beech (GIF) Park Central Presbyterian Church (GIF) CNY Philanthropy (GIF) Loon Creek (GIF)

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

368,169.73 89,000.00 108,000.00 1,500,000.00 1,432,437.86 410,372.20 3,000.00 550,916.44 1,847,459.81 421,551.74 147,952.84 320,291.95 413,912.75 373,309.00 607,852.44 719,311.20 54,160.06 52,500.00 109,046.54 1,265,474.00 588,982.07 870,263.89 87,585.22 790,819.78 597,965.65 99,311.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 78,000.00 100,000.00 22,730.69 78,000.00 100,011.00 125,000.00 75,757.00 65,390.00 52,740.00 52,188.00 163,203.51 40,500.00 100,000.00 120,290.00 25,300.00 53,050.00 61,050.00 62,700.00 137,350.00

CONTRACTORS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CSO's (cont) NHW Syracuse (GIF) McMahan/Ryan Child Advocacy (GIF) St. Lucy's Church (GIF) Bethany Baptist Church (GIF) St. Lucy's Church (GIF) 500 W. Onondaga St. Inc. (GIF) Onondaga Commons LLC (GIF) Onondaga Commons LLC (GIF) Onondaga Commons LLC (GIF) Onondaga Commons LLC (GIF) Gemmi Boy (GIF) Mr. Lady Bug (GIF) Grace Episcopal Church (GIF) Snapse Downtown (GIF) 360 Warren Associates (GIF) Housing Visions Unlimited (GIF) Near West Side Initiatives, Inc. (GIF) Scannell Properties (GIF) Genesee Armory (GIF) Third National Associates (GIF) Center for Peace & Social Justice (GIF) Graham Millwork (GIF) Onondaga Commons LLC (GIF) Onondaga Commons LLC (GIF) Onondaga Commons LLC (GIF) PEACE (GIF) Syracuse Business Center (GIF) Erie Bruce Corp (GIF) Visiting Nurses Association (GIF) Near West Side Initiatives, Inc. (GIF) JNJ Syracuse (GIF) UAS (GIF) Brewster Medical (GIF) Southside Community (GIF)

ERIE BOULEVARD STORAGE SYSTEM M. Hubbard Construction Rdiley Electric (Electrical) Endeco/YSI (SE33923)

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

126,900.00 178,050.00 17,700.00 306,473.50 69,000.00 34,347.00 124,200.00 199,500.00 198,949.00 77,800.00 47,537.00 46,700.00 99,000.00 35,700.00 107,864.00 194,650.00 34,500.00 204,000.00 144,400.00 533,300.00 57,700.00 123,326.00 124,100.00 33,400.00 294,300.00 52,200.00 288,400.00 151,700.00 65,800.00 94,300.00 50,600.00 57,600.00 221,000.00 59,800.00

$ 1,556,752.00 $ 154,059.00 $ 24,117.90

FRANKLIN STREET FCF Burns Bros (Mechanical) Scriba electric (Electrical) Burns Bros. (Plumbing) Maxim

$ 179,167.67 $ 144,640.61 $ 28,400.00 $ 3,568,029.43

CONTRACTORS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CSO's (cont)

HARBOR BROOK CSO ABATEMENT

Joseph J. Lane Construction (Interceptor Sewer Replacement) Bette Cring (Elephant Barn Greening) John Dudley Construction (Geddes St) J&B Installaions (Hazard Library/Erie Canal Museum) Economy Paving (Rosamond Gifford Zoo) J.J. Lane (Lower HB) A.J. Montclair (HB CSO Storage) C.O. Falter (HB CSO Storage) Davis Wallbridge (Onon Cty Pub Library) Cornerstone Paving (Parking Lots) Green Culture Tumbers, Schichtels Nursery (trees), Proscapes City of Syracuse VIP Steadman Old Farm Butler OnSite J J Lane (CSO 18) Patricia Electric (Wetland Pilot) MOU City of Syracuse (Road Reconstruction) Davis Wallbridge (Wadsworth Park) Acts II (Lewis Park) Knapp Electric (Wetlands) Vitale Excavating (Bedding Sand) Bette Cring (Zoo Wetlands) DE Tarolli (Green Structures) J & J Landscape Vibrant Spaces, LLC (GIF) NYSARC, Inc. (GIF) Consuela's Westside Taqueria (GIF) Consuela's Tato Britter (GIF) James Ranalli, W. Genesee (GIF) Vibrant Spaces, LLC (GIF) Brooklyn Pickle (GIF) St. Patrick's Loft (GIF) Smith Housing (GIF) All Times (GIF)

HARBOR BROOK FCF

C.O. Falter Construction Corp. (General)

KIRKPATRICK ST. PUMP STATION & FORCE MAIN C.O. Falter Construction Corp. C.O. Falter Construction Corp. Patricia Electric King & King Mechanical

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

23,432,053.20 207,701.00 279,068.06 67,275.00 688,638.00 4,886,498.53 260,000.00 29,588,889.15 378,920.43 149,195.48 80,665.00 183,465.32 3,342,875.63 54,160.06 11,480.00 11,338.85 8,755.00 4,139,341.70 120,440.00 138,165.00 345,524.55 217,285.58 41,856.00 232,533.35 1,283,643.45 8,629.00 2,407.00 153,618.00 78,907.14 29,988.00 8,249.50 616,100.00 198,680.00 30,555.00 177,300.00 52,600.00 76,500.00

373,370.21

$ 4,398,009.12 $ 4,425,766.31 $ 761,184.63 $ 245,569.51

CONTRACTORS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CSO's (cont) G.J. Adams Plumbing

51,624.16

152,418.00

MALTBIE STREET FCF Over & Under Piping

MIDLAND AVENUE CONVEYANCES Marcellus construction (General)

MIDLAND AVENUE PHASE II CONVEYANCES & RTF Empire Dismantlement Corp. (Demolition) Murnane Building Contractors, Inc. (General) Ridley Electric Company (Electrical) Edward Joy Company (HVAC) Edward Joy Company (Plumbing)

MIDLAND AVENUE PHASE III CONVEYANCES

Titan Wrecking & Environmental, LLC (Demolition) J.J. Lane Acts II (Hugh's Magnet School Parking Lot) Davis Wallbridge (Onon Cty Pub Library) VIP (Onon Public Library) Green Culture (Rain Barrels) Tumbers, Schichtels Nursery (Trees) Weather Guard Tecta (USPO Salina St) MOU City of Syracuse (Road Reconstruction) MA Bongiovanni (storage Tank) MOU City of Syracuse (ESF) Jubilee Homes of Syracuse (GIF) Dunbar Association, Inc. (GIF) Syracuse Model Neighborhood (GIF) Alexander Property West (GIF) People's AME Zion Church (GIF) People's Community Dev. Corp (GIF) Salina Shoe Salon (GIF) People's AME Zion Church (GIF) Matawon Development Group (GIF) Lauren Tawil (GIF)

SEWER SEPARATION - CSO 022/045

Joy Process Mechanical (Plumbing) Joseph J. Lane Construction

$ 1,836,434.47

$ 457,681.50 $ 47,929,392.75 $ 2,904,771.00 $ 2,053,808.50 $ 484,717.17

$ 290,801.39 $ 12,296,549.05 $ 314,439.81 $ 116,033.35 $ 27,080.03 $ 44,335.50 $ 79,293.50 $ 242,860.00 $ 408,332.04 $ 64,800.00 $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $ 99,840.00 $ 250,000.00 $ 81,000.00 $ 61,400.00 $ 80,825.00 $ 48,000.00 $ 80,677.00 $ 24,214.00 $ 212,400.00

$ 853,536.68 $ 4,867,219.35

SEWER SEPARATION - CSO 024 C.O. Falter Construction Corp.

698,863.74

CONTRACTORS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CSO's (cont) SEWER SEPARATION - CSO 053/054 C.O. Falter Construction Corp.

$ 2,000,817.40

SEWER SEPARATION - CSO 038, 040, 046A&B C.O. Falter Construction Corp.

$ 3,524,487.29

SEWER SEPARATION - CSO 047 & 048 C.O. Falter Construction Corp.

SEWER SEPARATION - CSO 050

Joseph J. Lane Construction

SEWER SEPARATION - CSO 051

Joseph J. Lane Construction

SIPHON REHABILITATION

Insituform Metropolitan

TEALL BROOK FCF

C.O. Falter Construction Corp. (General) Scriba Electric (Electrical)

WEST STREET AREA SEWER SEPARATION Maxim Construction (General)

$ 1,654,022.34

$ 4,360,527.06

$ 5,029,323.00

$ 1,021,822.99

$ $

877,095.43 26,470.20

$ 2,311,125.85

WEP ACRONYMS ACJ

Amended Consent Judgment

AMP

Ambient Monitoring Program

AMSA

Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies

ARRA

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

ASLF

Atlantic States Legal Foundation

AWQS

Ambient Water Quality Standards

BAF

Biological Aerated Filter (Biostyr)

BMP

Best Management Practices

BOD

Biological Oxygen Demand

BPJ

Best Professional Judgment

Brew

WEP’s Standard Abbreviation for the Brewerton Wastewater Treatment Plant

Bville

WEP’s Standard Abbreviation for the Baldwinsville Wastewater Treatment Plant

CAA

Clean Air Act

CALM

Consolidated Assessment and Listing Methodology

CAMP

Community Air Monitoring Plan

CIP

Capital Improvement Plan

CMOM

Capacity, Management, Operation, and Maintenance

CSLAP

Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program

CSO

Combined Sewer Overflow

CWA

Clean Water Act

DMR

Discharge Monitoring Report

Dissolved Oxygen

EBM

Ecosystem-Based Management

ECL

Environmental Conservation Law

ECM

Energy Conservation Measures

EECBG

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant

ELAP

Environmental Laboratory Approval Program

EMS

Environmental Management System

ERM

Environmental Resource Mapper

FCF

Floatable Control Facility

FOG

Fats, Oil, and Grease

GIF

Green Improvement Fund

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HRFS

High Rate Flocculation Settling

I&I

Inflow & Infiltration

Industrial Wastewater

Kilometers

km2

Square Kilometers

Load Allocations

Linear Feet

Meters

MCP

Municipal Compliance Plan

MDV

Multiple Discharge Variance

Metro

WEP’s Standard Abbreviation for the Metropolitan Syracuse Wastewater Treatment Plant

MGD

Million Gallons Per Day

mg/L

Milligrams Per Liter

MIS

Main Interceptor Sewer

WEP’s Standard Abbreviation for the Meadowbrook/Limestone WWTP

MS4s

Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems

Metric Tons

NACWA

National Association of Clean Water Agencies

NBP

National Biosolids Partnership

NELAC

National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference

NPDES

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

NYSDEC

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

NYSDOH

New York State Department of Health

NYSEFC

New York State Environmental Facilities Corp.

NYWEA

New York Water Environmental Association

OAK

WEP’s Standard Abbreviation for the Oak Orchard WWTP

OLP

Onondaga Lake Partnership

OLWQM

Onondaga Lake Water Quality Model

Odor Unit

Prevention Program

P2CO

Prevention Program County Operations

PdM

Predictive Maintenance

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PIDs

Photo-ionization Detectors

PFRP

Process to Further Reduce Pathogens

PLA

Project Labor Agreement

POTW

Publicly Owned Treatment Works

PWL

Priority Waterbodies List

RTF

Regional Treatment Facility

SCA

Sediment Consolidation Area

SCADA

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition

SEPS

Secondary Effluent Pump Station

SEQR

State Environmental Quality Review

SGIP

Suburban Green Infrastructure Program

SHB

Solids Handling Building

SMPs

Storm Water Management Practices

SOP

Standard Operating Procedure

SORP

Sewer Overflow Response Plan

SPCC

Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures

SPDES

State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

SRP

Soluble Reactive Phosphorus

SSES

Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study

SSI

Sewage Sludge Incinerator

SSV

Site-Specific Variance

SUNY-ESF

State University of New York College of Science and Forestry

SWMM

Storm Water Management Modeling

SWMP

Storm Water Management Plan

SWPPP

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

TBEL

Stechnology-Based Effluent Limits

TDP

Total Dissolved Phosphorus

TMDL

Total Maximum Daily Load

Total Phosphorus

TSI

Trophic State Index

UAA

Use Attainability Analysis

UFI

Upstate Freshwater Institute

ug/l

Micrograms per Liter

USEPA

United States Environmental Protection Agency

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USFWS

United States Fish and Wildlife Service

USGBC

United States Green Building Council

USGS

United States Geological Survey

UST

Underground Storage Tank

VOC

Volatile Organic Compounds

WAN

Wide Area Network

WLA

Waste Load Allocations

WEF

Water Environment Federation

WEP

Water Environment Protection

WET

Whole Effluent Toxicity

WLA

Waste Load Allocations

WQBEL

Water Quality-Based Effluent Limits

WEPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Standard Abbreviation for the Wetzel Road Wastewater Treatment Plant

WSE

Waste Stream Environmental

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