Environment DEC
From the March 2009 issue
DEC Seeks Public Comment on Lake Ontario Fishery
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will hold a series of public meetings in March to obtain comments on the Lake Ontario fishery as new "fish community objectives" are being developed. These are broad-based goals that guide DEC and the Province of Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR) in managing Lake Ontario fisheries.
DEC biologists and others will present the current status of the Lake Ontario fishery.
DEC biologists and staff from cooperating agencies and universities will present information describing the current status of the Lake Ontario fishery, and the public will have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss information presented. Following the question-and-answer session, participants may provide written comments to assist DEC and the OMNR with planning efforts.
Those with an interest in the Lake Ontario ecosystem are encouraged to participate in this process. Anyone who is unable to attend a public meeting but wishes to submit comments should send them to the NYSDEC Cape Vincent Fisheries Station, P.O. Box 292, Cape Vincent, New York 13618 or via e-mail to fwfish6@gw.dec.state.ny.us
Meeting Information
New York State's public meetings will be held at the following times and locations:
Monday, March 9 from 7 to 10 PM at Oswego County BOCES, County Route 64, Mexico, NY
For information, contact Dan Bishop in the DEC Cortland Office at 607-753-3095.
Tuesday, March 10 from 7 to 10 PM at Ingle Auditorium, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
For information, contact Linda Vera in the DEC Avon Office at 585-226-5324.
Wednesday, March 18 from 6:30 to 9:30 PM at Niagara County Cooperative Extension, 4H Training Center Auditorium, 4487 Lake Avenue (Route 78), Lockport, NY
For information, contact Paul McKeown in the DEC Allegany Sub-office at 716-372-0645 or Mike Wilkinson in the DEC Buffalo Office at 716-851-7010.
