Environment

State DEC crews are out in full force battling against a plant that can cause burns and blindness. It's called giant hogweed. The sap inside the towering plant can cause burns on your skin if ... more

An all- volunteer, trained “army” of 100 is set to begin monitoring the shoreline of Seneca Lake for harmful algal blooms July 28. Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association trained more than 50 volunteers June 5, ... more

In the Finger Lakes, summertime is highly anticipated and upon arrival, cherished. The temperament of Upstate New York isn’t exactly amiable for a good part of the year, so when people can be on or ... more

Circular EnerG lawyer praises Assembly for no vote on incinerator bill ROMULUS — There’s at least one party happy the state Assembly did not vote on a bill that would have removed waste-to-energy incinerators from ... more

The Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council is hoping to create an executive director position in order to have one person dedicated to coordinating the variety of efforts and programs aimed at managing the lake. Management ... more

A newly-released report blames the weather – and not a controversial lake level plan – for devastating flooding along Lake Ontario last year. Some property owners whom 13WHAM spoke with Thursday say they’re not surprised ... more

Partners For Healthy Watersheds, a collection of regional and local agricultural groups, hosted a soil science expert Thursday evening at Cayuga Community College for a public session on the impacts of tile drainage on watersheds ... more

The New York State Legislature adjourned before 10 p.m. Wednesday without voting on a bill aimed at derailing a proposed garbage incinerator in Romulus. The bill was a top priority among dozens of local officials ... more

The DEC says that 10 gallons of raw sewage per minute have been spilling into the Cayuga-Seneca Canal throughout the day on Thursday. According to an alert issued by the state, it's not clear how ... more

Owasco, Cayuga and Skaneateles lakes are among 12 “priority waterbodies” across New York that received tailored action plans to address harmful algal blooms and protect water quality, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday. Developed in part ... more

The New York State Senate passed the bill to block a proposed garbage incinerator project from moving forward at the former Seneca Army Depot in the Town of Romulus. Circular EnerG is seeking to build ... more

A non-profit group has taken legal action against the town of Seneca Falls to prevent the municipality from using eminent domain to build a larger sewer line through the Ludovico Sculpture Trail. Pittsford-based attorney Sheila ... more

Cayuga County officials are attempting to locate the source of power fluctuations after a surge adversely affected the 911 Center's radio systems approximately three weeks ago. County E-911 Emergency Communications Department Administrator Denise Spingler told ... more

Both houses of the New York State Legislature this week approved legislation co-sponsored by Senator Tom O’Mara to create jobs and encourage small business growth throughout rural, upstate New York. The legislation now goes to ... more

The Martin family of Waterloo, collected and saved $120.00 in change for the purchase of a Hydraid BioSand Water Filter. Jason and Katie Martin’s children: Maria, Anneka, Julia and Justus were spurred to action (including ... more

Seneca County Board of Supervisors Chairman Bob Shipley tackled a familiar item at Tuesday's meeting during his remarks. The proposed Circular enerG incinerator was condemned again - this time receiving open criticism during open session, ... more

The hosts of the Debrief Podcast are tackling the biggest stories in the Finger Lakes over the last two weeks. Hosts Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso break down the latest in the search for Geneva's ... more

Schuyler County is the latest local government to oppose the proposed “Circular enerG” garbage incinerator project at the former Seneca Army Depot in Romulus, Seneca County, New York. Citing environmental concerns, negative effects on agriculture ... more

The New York State Senate recently passed a package of legislation to strengthen efforts to combat Lyme and tick-borne diseases. During this time of year, ticks are becoming active once again. In particular, Senator Helming ... more

An earthquake so small that it registered just barely on the United States Geological Survey monitor was reported Tuesday morning. The 1.1 magnitude earthquake was reported approximately two miles northwest of Bear Creek in Ontario, ... more

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers this week began the season's treatment process for the invasive aquatic plant hydrilla in Cayuga Lake, hoping to build upon significant reductions from last year. On Tuesday, Corps staff ... more