Onondaga Lake

Onondaga Lake Watch is raising public concern about a possible mercury health threat, stemming from mercury-contaminated sediments from the lake cleanup. They're demanding health testing.

It's probably the most challenging part of the entire loop because of dense urban infrastructure and environmentally sensitive areas.

The Onondaga County Legislature's Environmental Protection Committee holds a public hearing seeking comments on water and wastewater concerns. Micron impacts, Onondaga Lake pollution likely topics

The once heavily polluted southwest shore is now thriving with native species.

Dozens of vintage race boats will slice through Onondaga Lake this weekend in the largest event of its kind on the East Coast.

The plot is behind the pump house on the section of the west shore between the boat launch and railroad bridge.

The county has received permission from the state to allow partially treated sewage to flow into Bear Trap Creek, Ley Creek, and the southern portion of Onondaga Lake until repairs are complete.

A new agreement between the United States, the State of New York, and the Onondaga Nation puts 1,023 acres of land back in the hands of Indigenous people.

We have a lot of fresh water in our region. How are we using that to our advantage when it comes to economic development, recreation, and neighborhood betterment?

Work has begun on the 1/3 mile path on what’s called Murphy’s Island, the contaminated 40 acre piece of land behind Destiny USA and the railroad tracks. The project is four years in the making.