Great Lakes Restoration in New York

Federal Investments are Producing Results in
New York

Federal investments to restore and protect the Great Lakes are producing results for communities around New York. Habitat restoration of Clear Creek means native plants and animals are returning. Toxic pollution is being cleaned up and contained in the Buffalo River, bringing people back to their waterfronts.

But Serious Threats Remain

Lake Erie and Lake Ontario are threatened by toxic pollutants from old industrial activity. Invasive plants crowd out native species in wetlands. And to keep drinking water and wastewater safe, New York needs $66.587 billion over the next 20 years to repair and replace crumbling infrastructure. We need the federal government to continue partnering with New York to invest in Great Lakes restoration and affordable water infrastructure to protect our lakes.

Featured Success Story

Reducing Erosion Could Benefit A New York Trout Stream

Stabilizing eroding stream banks and improving fish passage in New York’s Clear Creek could improve the trout stream by reducing the amount of sediment washing into the waterway. The project is part of a growing effort to help New York reclaim its heritage as a state teeming with healthy trout streams.