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Eel release at Durkee Park blends Indigenous education, conservation

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Cortland Standard by Dan Considine Staff Reporter  HOMER — Students from the Onondaga Nation School and Whitney Point Middle School released eels into the Tioughnioga River Tuesday afternoon as part of a broader program for children to reintroduce eels into the Susquehanna River Basin. Brad Powless, a representative of the Onondaga Nation’s Eel Clan, spoke to … [Read more...] about Eel release at Durkee Park blends Indigenous education, conservation

Onondaga RedHawks Lacrosse Schedules

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The Onondaga Senior B Redhawks announce their 2026 Schedule. Home games are played at Tsha’ Honnonyendakwha – 4000 Route 11, Onondaga Nation, NY 13120.  Just south of Nedrow, New York. Please call the office at 315-498-6813 for ticket pricing and or schedule updates. Apr 25     @ Newtown        7pm Apr 26     Allegany             5pm May 2     Oil Spring            … [Read more...] about Onondaga RedHawks Lacrosse Schedules

Surprising discovery of mercury in Onondaga Lake marina raises concern of broader contamination

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Syracuse.com By Glen Coin Syracuse, N.Y. – High levels of mercury have been found on the east side of Onondaga Lake, an unwelcome surprise that poses troubling questions about whether mercury contamination in parts of the lake is worse than previously believed. Onondaga County detected mercury in every sample taken last fall from the bottom of the Onondaga Lake Park Marina, … [Read more...] about Surprising discovery of mercury in Onondaga Lake marina raises concern of broader contamination