Events

Stormwater Resource Fair
July 26th, 2003, from 9-3 p.m.
320 W. State St. Ithaca

The Cayuga Lake Watershed Network, the Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Organization, the Tompkins County Water Resources Council and the Stormwater Working Group announce an event that will serve as an opportunity for local officials, organizations, and members of the community to share and present ideas on stormwater management planning; permits and county services; model ordinances. Presentations will be followed by a discussion exploring opportunities for collaboration among municipalities. Lunch will be provided along with exhibits showcasing what local agencies can offer in support of stormwater management. For more information, contact the Network Office, or Kathy Wilsea, at (607) 274-5560.

Hearing Set For Intermunicipal Sewer Plan

Residents of Tompkins County will have a chance to learn more about efforts planned and underway to reduce phosphorus loading and other impacts from municipal and private sewage treatment systems at 7:00 pm, July 31, at the Ithaca area Ramada Inn. The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has been prepared for a project that would link sewerage between Dryden, Ithaca, Lansing and Cayuga Heights to facilitate more effective treatment before wastewater is discharged to Cayuga Lake. The EIS will be available for public review and comment through August 11 at town offices, libraries, and at, www.cityofithaca.org.

The proposed linkage of these systems will facilitate an expansion of new public sewer lines to many locations along the both shores of Cayuga Lake. Coupled with process upgrades already planned for the Cayuga Heights and Ithaca Area wastewater treatment plants, this event signals an important milestone for ensuring the quality of our water resources for future generations: communities working across borders to address needs. We urge our readers to take time and stay informed as this important process unfolds.

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