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The following tables show the status as of October 1, 2003
for Grant, Technical and Conservation Education projects.


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GRANT-RELATED PROJECTS

Grant Project Name Project Partner(s)(lead agency in bold) Project Status General Project Description
Buffalo Creek Ag. NPS Project Phase 2 ECSWCD, NRCS, CCE WCSWCD, NYSSWCC Complete Implementation of agricultural best management practices on 18 farms in Buffalo Creek Watershed*
Buffalo Creek Ag.NPS Project Phase 3 ECSWCD, NRCS, CCE WCSWCD, NYSSWCC Complete Implementation of agricultural best management practices on 7 farms in Buffalo Creek Watershed*
Buffalo Creek Streambank Stabilization Partnership Project Phase 1 ECSWCD, 8 Townships, NYSDEC, NRCS Complete Implementation of streambank stabilization measures on 13 project sites in Buffalo Creek Watershed*
Buffalo Creek Streambank Stabilization Partnership Project Phase 2 ECSWCD, 8 Townships, NYSDEC, NRCS Complete Continued effort to implement streambank stabilization measures on 12 project sites in Buffalo Creek Watershed*
USEPA Buffalo Creek Watershed Protection Project ECSWCD, US EPA, NRCS Complete Maintenance and restoration of Joint Board streambank stabilization projects
Erie/Wyoming Joint Board Project ECSWCD, WCSWCD Ongoing Annual inspection and maintenance of Joint Board projects in the Buffalo River Watershed
Community-based Environmental Management (CEM) ECSWCD, NYS DEC, NYSSWCC, Ag. & Markets, NYSDOH, NYSDOS, NRCS, Town of Eden, ECWQC, EC DEP, US EPA Complete Tiered planning process to evaluate a community's natural resources and incorporate them into the master planning process
Cattaraugus Creek Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) ECSWCD, NRCS, CCE, NYSSWCC Complete Project using tiered-survey process to document agricultural environmental concerns and start farm-based planning for best management practices and environmental protection.
Erie County Comprehensive Nutrient Management (CNMP) Planning Project ECSWCD, NRCS, NYSSWCC, CCE Complete Cost-share assistance to 12 farms for developing comprehensive nutrient management plans (CNMPs)
Cazenovia Creek Streambank Stabilization - Joint Board 27L GLB Complete Implementation of biotechnical/soft engineering practices on Joint Board Site 18R
BMPs to Protect & Restore Riparian Aquatic Habitat ECSWCD, FBNR Complete Education/outreach to the community on watershed planning efforts in Scajaquada Creek Watershed
Expanding Scaquada Creek Watershed Planning Partnerships ECSWCD, Erie County, City of Buffalo, Village of Depew, Cheektowaga, Lancaster Complete Bring watershed management plan to municipalities and conduct workshops for municipalities and homeowners
Scajaquada Creek Streambank Restoration for Erosion Control ECSWCD Complete Biotechnical/soft engineering practices to focus on 2 project sites in Lancaster
Erie County Highway Stream Maintenance Program ECSWCD, EC Highway Dept. Ongoing County-wide program to remove snags and debris and control erosion that threatens EC Highway roads and structures
Buffalo River Watershed Restoration Project-JointBoard J-L ECSWCD, NYS DOS Complete Biotechnical streambank stabilization on one site.
Cattaraugus Creek Streambank Restoration Project ECSWCD, CCSWCD, WCSWCD, NYS DOS Complete Inventory of streambank erosion and planning of streambank stabilization on tributaries of Cattaraugus Creek
Ellicott Creek Tonawanda Stream Maintenance Program (Legislative Initiative) ECSWCD, EC Parks Complete On-going effort to clean snags and vegetative debris from Ellicott Creek in the Tonawandas
Tonawanda Creek Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) Tiers I and II ECSWCD, GCSWCD, NCSWCD, NYSSWCC Complete Project using tiered-survey process to document agricultural environmental concerns and start farm-based planning for best management practices and environmental protection
18-Mile Creek Ag Planning Project ECSWCD, NRCS, CCE, NYSSWCC Complete Cost-share assistance to 12 farms for development of CNMPs.*
HUD Project Erie County Parks Dept., ECSWCD Complete Conservation Planning assistance to Department of Parks
HUD Implementation Project Erie County Parks Dept., ECSWCD Complete Assist Erie County Parks Dept. with streambank stabilization along Ellicott Park Island
18 Mile Creek Partnership Program Phase I ECSWCD, participating municipalities Complete Streambank stabilization and restoration throughout 18 Mile Creek Watershed
Erie County Forest Management Plan Erie County Parks Dept., ECSWCD, NYS DEC Ongoing Drafting of forest management plan for Erie County Forestry



TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECTS

Technical Assistance Project/Service Name Location Project Partner(s)(lead agency in bold) Project Status General Project Description
Conservation Tree and Shrub Seedling Program N/A ECSWCD, AmeriCorps, CCE Annual Sale of tree and shrub seedlings to Erie County residents.
Fish Stocking Program N/A ECSWCD Annual Sale of fish for farm ponds to Erie County residents.
Erie County Plantation    ECSWCD, Erie County Correctional Facility, EC Forestry Ongoing Maintain plantation at Erie County Correctional Facility. Plants to be used for future bioengineered streambank stabilization projects in Erie County. Plant stock will be available to other county departments for planting projects.
Ellicott Creek Canoe Launch Restoration Ellicott Creek Park EC Parks, EC Forestry, ECSWCD Complete Design assistance to EC Parks Dept. for refurbishment of historic canoe launch in Ellicott Creek Park
Ponds    ECSWCD Ongoing Technical assistance for pond site evaluations, planning and design. Currently assisting 13 Erie County residents.
Dry Hydrants    ECSWCD Ongoing Technical assistance to Erie County Fire departments for siting, planning and design of dry hydrant systems.
Soil Group Worksheets    ECSWCD Ongoing Complete soil group worksheets for Agricultural Assessment Program.
Technical Assistance Requests Erie County ECSWCD Ongoing Assist Erie County landowners with requests for technical assistance regarding soil and water quality.



CONSERVATION EDUCATION OUTREACH PROJECTS

Conservation Education Outreach Program\Committee Name Project Partner(s) (lead agency in bold) Project Status General Project/Program Description
Erie County Water Quality Coordinating Committee State, federal, and local agencies, private organizations, municipalities Ongoing ECSWCD leads Committee in their mission to protect and improve the quality of both surface and groundwater for their intended uses, primarily through the reduction of non-point source pollution and through the emphasis of Erie County water-related issues. The Committee is responsible for implementing and maintaining a Water Quality Strategy for Erie County.
Erie County Environmental Management Council Municipalities, various private citizens who represent agencies/companies concerned with environmental issues Ongoing The mission of the Erie County EMC is to advise county government on local environmental concerns and to provide a liaison between the community and county government. Members of the Council represent many of the cities, towns, and villages within Erie County, as well as the 12 at-large members from throughout the County.
Western New York Stormwater Coalition WNY Stormwater Coalition, ECSWCD In progress Assistance to municipalities and contractors on U.S. EPA Phase II Stormwater Regulations
WNY Contractor's Meeting Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Orleans, Cattaraugus County SWCDs Annual Inform contractor/municipalities on current natural resource issues.
Lake Plains Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D) Erie, Genesee, Monroe, Niagara and Orleans Counties Ongoing Council brings together people who share a common concern for natural resources of the region, and works to develop, enhance and preserve these resources for the benefit of all present and future citizens of and visitors to our region.
Family, Food, Farm Tour Steering Committee CCE, ECSWCD, NRCS, Farm Bureau, EC DEP, EC Legislature, County of Erie, EC Agricultural Society, Broadway Market Annual Organize/host annual Farm tour for students and families to educate them on agricultural practices and to provide a sampling of locally produced agricultural products
Great Lakes Student Summit Steering Committee EC DEP, ECSWCD, Tifft Nature Preserve, NY Sea Grant, US FWS, UB Green Office, local school teachers Bi-annual Plan and coordinate a summit for Students within the Great Lakes Watershed.
WNY Earth Day Steering Committee Clean Communities of WNY, ECSWCD, EC DEP, WNY Land Conservancy, NYS DEC, US FWS, CCE, UB Green Office, Buffalo Zoo Annual Organize 2003 WNY Earth Day Exposition, bringing together environmental organizations from throughout WNY to educate the public. This year's Earth Day Expo was held at the Buffalo Zoo on August 17th.
NYS Envirothon Steering Committee All SWCDs in NYS In progress Actively serve on committee that organizes/coordinates the 2003 New York State Envirothon for State level competition. Winners at the State level will proceed to the National Envirothon.
Erie County Envirothon ECSWCD, NRCS Annual Coordinate the annual Erie County Envirothon, an outdoor, hands-on natural sciences competition open to all Erie County high schools. Includes a workshop day where students learn from local natural resources professionals, and a competition day, where schools compete for highest scores.
Enviroscape Demonstrations ECSWCD Ongoing Conduct water pollution demonstrations to interested groups including grade schools, boyscouts, conservation groups, etc. using the Enviroscape watershed model.
Fleet Waterfest (Expo) N/A Annual Staff District booth at event. Offer information on District programs/projects, natural resources issues to visitors.
Erie County Fair (Expo) ECSWCD, NRCS Annual Attend exhibition and staff District's educational display. Offer information on programs, natural resources issues to visitors.
Reinstein Woods Fall Festival (Expo) NYSDEC, local environmental organizations Annual Attend exhibition and staff District's educational display. Offer information on programs, natural resources issues to visitors.
Quarterly District Newsletter - Conservation Connections ECSWCD Ongoing Produce and circulate informational newsletter to educate readers on District programs, projects and local natural resource issues. Circulated to approximately 2500 readers throughout WNY.
Monthly Update Publication ECSWCD Ongoing Produce and circulate District's project information to Erie County legislators and other elected officials on a monthly basis.
Annual Banquet ECSWCD/CCE Annual Annual meeting to recognize SWCD/CCE accomplishments; honor awardees.