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2017 Hydrilla Eradication Efforts in the Aurora Area of Cayuga Lake

The Cayuga County Health Dept. has reports on the Aurora infestation, including results of water monitoring of the herbicide used.

The US Army Corps of Engineers is leading the management efforts there. Read June 2017 press release.

The Finger Lakes PRISM details the Sept. 2016 finding of hydrilla near the Village of Aurora.

Project area for the treatment of hydrilla near the Village of Aurora, NY 2017

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Last updated July 26, 2019

Fighting Hydrilla in the Cayuga Lake Watershed

Before the treatment season started The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a  press announcement requestong comments on the proposed Cayuga Late at Aurora Hydrilla Control Demonstration Project. A copy of the Finding of No Significant Impact and Environmental Assessment can be found at:

Http://www.lrb.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/PublicReviewDocuments.aspx
Comments accepted in writing sent to :

E-mail: CayugaLakeHydrillaControlProject@usace.army.mil Or

Attn: Buffalo District Environmental Analysis Team
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Buffalo District
1776 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14207-3199

Questions or request for additional information also accepted via 800-833-6390, Press 3

2017 Summary from Public Meeting

View slides summarizing efforts in Aurora area. Presentation by by Michael Greer, US Army Corps of Engineers (PDF, 2 MB). Audio of Aurora hydrilla and part of Q&A. Greer presentation (34 mins) starts after introduction by Hillary Lambert of the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network. Followed by Q&A for presentations on Ithaca and Aurora infestation(approx 20 min) Audio Q&A part 2 (6 min). [we are new to trying to capture presentations so be patient with us as we learn!]