Clean Water Act

Anheuser-Busch pushes back against top polluter claim in recent report

Representatives for the Anheuser-Busch brewery in Baldwinsville are disputing an environment group’s recent claims that the facility is the top polluter to a nearby watershed.

A graphic of notebook paper lists the top stories of the week of Sept. 26 to 30, 2022.

WAER News Round up: Sept. 26 - 30

Yoki Tang

As cooler temperatures approach, see the latest updates on the Syracuse trash issue and how farmers care for their pumpkins this drought season during harvest.

News

Report finds high rates of toxins released in Oswego watershed

Ronnie Parrillo

The report claims the Anheuser-Busch facility in Baldwinsville has contributed to toxic waste being found in the Oswego watershed.

Environment & Science

Environmentalists Pen Green Questions for 24th District Congressional Candidates

Scott Willis

Members of various Syracuse-area environmental groups gathered today to create a list of questions and issues they’d like to see addressed by the 24th…

Environment & Science

Gap in River and Stream Monitoring Leaves Public in the Dark on Water Quality for Recreation

Chris Bolt

Just days after Earth Day one environmental group is raising concerns about the water quality in New York’s rivers and streams. The problems are both the…

map of the US with shading to show toxic pollution; NYS's Mid-Atlantic watershed is one of the worst

Environment & Science

Environmental Research Group Reports Widespread Water Pollution in New York State

Chris Bolt

New York’s rivers and lakes are still a dumping ground for polluters…and some of the worst are here in Upstate New York. That’s the assessment of the…