The property transfer of the Onondaga Lake Visitor Center in Syracuse from Honeywell International, Inc., to New York State is now complete. The Center will feature informative displays about the historic cleanup and restoration of Onondaga Lake, its tributaries, and watershed, affording New Yorkers another way to connect to this waterbody.
“Onondaga Lake is an incredible natural resource and the cleanup of one of New York’s most polluted waterbodies is an undeniable success story,” New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton said. “DEC embraces the opportunity to help New Yorkers and visitors alike learn about the history of the lake and its cleanup and the ecosystems its rebirth is helping to support and thrive.”
“Onondaga Lake is an incredible natural resource and the cleanup of one of New York’s most polluted waterbodies is an undeniable success story,” Commissioner Lefton said. “DEC embraces the opportunity to help New Yorkers and visitors alike learn about the history of the lake and its cleanup and the ecosystems its rebirth is helping to support and thrive.”
The Onondaga Lake Visitor Center (OLVC) was originally built and opened in 2012 by Honeywell to share information with the public about the cleanup and the history of the lake. Displays in the OLVC showcase the cleanup plan and progress, return of native plants and animals, and habitat restoration and enhancements. The Center will retain its name and following renovations, it will become a public outreach facility operated by DEC’s Bureau of Environmental Education.
DEC will operate the center seasonally, April through October, and serve as a point of contact for environmental and educational organizations interested in hosting events or programming at the lakeside location. By fostering partnerships with local colleges and universities, including the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, the center will provide learning and career development opportunities for students of all ages.
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