Owasco Flats Wetland Restoration Initiative permit update

Published Aug. 4, 2017

Buffalo, NY – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District’s Regulatory section is working diligently to finalize the permit decision for the Owasco Flats Wetland Restoration Initiative, with an anticipated completion date the week of August 7.

Given the complexity of the project and the substantial State permitting review, the Corps of Engineers was awaiting receipt of the State’s Section 401 Water Quality Certification before completing the final evaluation, to ensure there were no further changes to the proposed work. Once the State permits were issued on July 14, the USACE project manager prioritized the Corps of Engineers’ action so that a permit decision could be made in a timely manner.

The Corps of Engineers has worked closely with the Cayuga County Planning Department and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation throughout the permitting process, resulting in project modifications to reduce impacts to waters and wetlands.

“As integrators, we work with our partners at the local, state, and federal levels to determine the most effective solutions while remaining committed to the overarching goals of ensuring public safety and preservation of our aquatic resources,” said LTC Adam Czekanski, USACE Buffalo District Commander.  “We appreciate the continued support of congressional and state leaders as we all work towards healthier waters in the project area and across the Nation.” 

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Contact
Andrew Kornacki
716-879-4349
716-352-8669 (cell)
andrew.a.kornacki@usace.army.mil
1776 Niagara Street

Release no. 17-015