New York Sea Grant Great Lakes

New York Sea Grant Great Lakes The New York Sea Grant (NYSG) Great Lakes page was created to target communities in New York's Great Lakes region.

Like and follow our page to stay informed about current Great Lakes related topics and projects! New York Sea Grant (NYSG) is a cooperative program of the State University of New York (SUNY) and Cornell University under the National Sea Grant College Program. The Sea Grant College Program, established in 1966 by the U.S. Congress, is a network of federal/university partnerships between the Nationa

l Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and 34 university-based programs in every coastal and Great Lakes state, Puerto Rico, and Gaum. The NYSG program strives to bring awareness and understanding about New York’s water resources to its local communities. NYSG communicates scientific research through education and extension programs to help people make decisions that will benefit the overall health of our shared ecosystem. To learn more about NYSG and what is happening throughout the rest of New York State, follow the New York Sea Grant page () and check out our website: https://seagrant.sunysb.edu/

🛶 Save the Date: 2026 Paddles Up NiagaraThe 20th Annual Paddles Up Niagara event is happening this summer! This family-f...
04/17/2026

🛶 Save the Date: 2026 Paddles Up Niagara

The 20th Annual Paddles Up Niagara event is happening this summer! This family-friendly event, hosted by the Niagara River Greenway Commission, is a great way to explore the Niagara River.

🗓️ Saturday, July 25, 2026 (with a rain date set for July 26)
📍 Beaver Island State Park, Grand Island, NY

Stay tuned for details about how to register as we get closer! In the meantime, you can look at last year's activities for an idea of what to expect: https://www.niagararivergreenway.com/paddles-up
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🐟 Reminder: Great Lakes Charter Captain Workshop SeriesDon’t miss these upcoming workshops hosted by New York Sea Grant ...
04/14/2026

🐟 Reminder: Great Lakes Charter Captain Workshop Series

Don’t miss these upcoming workshops hosted by New York Sea Grant (NYSG) and the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Thousand Islands!

📍 Oswego — April 29, 2026 | 4–8 PM | McCrobie Civic Center
📍 Clayton — May 7, 2026 | 12–4 PM | Clayton Opera House

We welcome charter captains to join us and learn the latest on Great Lakes fisheries research and monitoring from SUNY Oswego, SUNY ESF, NYSG, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Attendees will also be able to connect with partners and explore hands-on displays.

Refreshments provided.

📧 Questions? Contact Stacy Furgal at [email protected]
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🌱 Save the Date: Spring Spectacular 2026Celebrate spring with a day of nature, creativity, and community at the Iroquois...
04/04/2026

🌱 Save the Date: Spring Spectacular 2026

Celebrate spring with a day of nature, creativity, and community at the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge!

🗓️ Saturday, May 9, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Enjoy wildlife viewing, hands-on activities, local organizations, and more! Be sure to stop by the New York Sea Grant table for some fun activities and to learn more about our work in the Great Lakes.

More information: https://www.fws.gov/event/spring-spectacular-2026
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🌊 Concerned about your shoreline or streambank?If you’re dealing with erosion, flooding, or aging shoreline structures, ...
04/02/2026

🌊 Concerned about your shoreline or streambank?

If you’re dealing with erosion, flooding, or aging shoreline structures, New York Sea Grant offers free shoreline site visits to help.

Our specialist can provide science-based guidance to help you understand what’s happening along your shoreline and identify the best management options for your property.

During a visit, you can:
• Understand shoreline erosion
• Learn to prepare for and respond to flooding
• Assess aging shoreline structures
• Explore shoreline management options

Schedule a visit today! Email [email protected] or visit https://nyseagrant.org/glcoastal.
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Photo credit: Roy Widrig, NYSG

This work is completed in partnership with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Funding is provided by the New York State Environmental Protection Fund under the authority of the New York Ocean and Great Lakes Ecosystem Conservation Act.

04/02/2026

⛈️📸 Report Flooding and Storm Damage to MyCoast NY

If you witness flooding or storm damage in your community, you can submit your photos to MyCoast NY. MyCoast allows us to track on-the ground impacts related to extreme weather throughout New York State. These reports help local residents, planners, and emergency managers prepare for the future.

1. Download the MyCoast app or visit https://mycoast.org/ny
2. Create a free account.
3. Submit your flood photos to Flood Watch.
4. Submit your storm damage photos to Storm Reporter.
You can also check out other reports in your area through the app or by visiting the MyCoast NY website.
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⛈️ Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected today, with the potential for strong to severe storms later this afternoon ...
03/31/2026

⛈️ Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected today, with the potential for strong to severe storms later this afternoon and evening. Wind is a primary concern, and a Flood Watch remains in effect through Wednesday evening, as repeated rainfall may lead to rising creeks and rivers and localized flooding.

If you see impacts like flooding, storm damage, or downed trees, consider reporting them through MyCoast NY. Your observations help improve local awareness and response. Only take photos when it is safe to do so.

📸 Snap a photo, submit a report. Download the app or visit: https://mycoast.org/ny
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🌿 Small Grants in ActionRestoration work is underway to reduce invasive shrubs across a 28-acre forest site at the Weste...
03/20/2026

🌿 Small Grants in Action

Restoration work is underway to reduce invasive shrubs across a 28-acre forest site at the Western New York Land Conservancy's Kenneglenn Preserve. Crews used cut-stump methods to treat buckthorn, honeysuckle, barberry, and multiflora rose. Follow-up monitoring and treatments will continue in 2026 to support the recovery of native plant communities.

New York’s Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Program is administered by New York Sea Grant in partnership with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Applications are open through March 27: https://nyseagrant.org/glsmallgrants
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Photo 1: Restoration crew from LaBella Associates entering the field for a day of invasive species treatment at Kenneglenn Preserve. Credit: Western New York Land Conservancy.
Photo 2: Invasive shrub treatment in progress. Credit: Western New York Land Conservancy.

🌬️ Have you seen any storm damage this week? Help us document it.Strong winds across the region have led to downed trees...
03/19/2026

🌬️ Have you seen any storm damage this week? Help us document it.

Strong winds across the region have led to downed trees and property damage throughout the Great Lakes watershed. You can help by reporting what you’re seeing using MyCoast NY's Storm Reporter tool.

📸 Snap a photo and submit a quick report to document impacts like fallen trees, property or shoreline damage, and debris. Your observations help local communities, researchers, and emergency managers better understand storm impacts and improve future response.

Download the MyCoast NY app or visit: https://mycoast.org/ny
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Photo: A downed tree in Sodus, NY following a recent windstorm, reported through MyCoast NY Storm Reporter on March 16, 2026.

🌱 Small Grants in ActionCornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County and project partners are building a regional n...
03/18/2026

🌱 Small Grants in Action

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County and project partners are building a regional native seed network to support habitat restoration across the northeastern Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence region.

The team recently finalized volunteer training materials, secured partners to host seed storage facilities, and submitted permits for future seed collection sites. Volunteers will be trained in 2026 to collect native seeds that can be used in future ecological restoration projects.

New York’s Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Program is administered by New York Sea Grant in partnership with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Applications are open through March 27: https://nyseagrant.org/glsmallgrants
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Photo Credit: Isaac Matlock, Jefferson County CCE.

💧 Small Grants in ActionStudents in Genesee County are connecting classroom learning with real-world environmental work....
03/16/2026

💧 Small Grants in Action

Students in Genesee County are connecting classroom learning with real-world environmental work. During recent field trips to Genesee County Park & Forest, students explored watershed science, learned about local habitats, and snowshoed through the landscape while learning about the upcoming Black Creek riparian restoration project.

New York’s Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Program is administered by New York Sea Grant in partnership with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Applications are open through March 27: https://nyseagrant.org/glsmallgrants
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Photo 1: Pembroke students learned to use snowshoes during their first field trip to the Genesee County Park. Photo credit: Genesee County
Photo 2: Pembroke students learn about watersheds and how erosion is impacting Black Creek within the Genesee County Park using a watershed model. Credit: Aaron Burch


Genesee County Parks, Recreation & Forestry

🐟 2026 NY Seafood Summit Coming to UpstateJoin New York Sea Grant in Oswego for an afternoon focused on freshwater fishe...
03/14/2026

🐟 2026 NY Seafood Summit Coming to Upstate

Join New York Sea Grant in Oswego for an afternoon focused on freshwater fisheries, aquaculture, seafood safety, and culinary techniques.

📅 April 9, 2026 | 1–4 PM
📍 Oswego Public Library (120 E 2nd Street)

Hear research updates from SUNY Oswego, industry and regulatory insights, and enjoy a yellow perch cooking demonstration.

Free to attend. Register: https://nyseagrant.org/seafoodsummit
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Photo: SUNY Oswego Assistant Professor Ellen Karboski, Ph.D., will highlight a collaboration with a local fish processor in support of fisheries’ research programs for students a part of the 2026 Upstate Seafood Summit on April 9th in Oswego, New York. She is seen here with a yellow perch collected from Chaumont Bay. Photo Courtesy: Ellen Karboski.

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