Non-Agricultural Programs
Creek Monitoring, Invasive Species, Outreach/Education, and Eighteenmile Creek RAP
CREEK MONITORING
To protect local water quality, NCSW proactively monitors nutrient levels in Niagara County creeks. Using baseline data we are able to identify high-nutrient 'hot spots' and focus resources on tracing the sources.
The goal is to use creek monitoring results to find possible sources of nutrients and partner with landowners to recommend and implement conservation projects that improve waterway health.
Bergholz Creek Hopkins Creek
Bull Creek Jeddo Creek
Cayuga Creek Johnson Creek
Eighteenmile Creek Keg Creek
Fish Creek Mud Creek Fourmile Creek Tonawanda Creek Gill Creek Twelevemile Creek Golden Hill Creek
INVASIVE SPECIES
Japanese Knotweed
Japanese knotweed is an aggressively growing invasive plant. Once above ground knotweed gets up to 15 feet tall, where it grows in dense patches which destabilize foundations, overtake gardens, and smother out beneficial native plant species.
Our program began in 2015 with 4.5 acres found between 20 different sites. Today the number eclipses 79 acres across 560 patches.
If you have Japanese knotweed on your property and would like it treated please reach out to our office. This free service is available for all Niagara County residents.
Other Invasives
We also treat other invasive species such as multiflora rose, tree of heaven, honeysuckle, and phragmites.
We are happy to assist with recommendations for treatment.
OUTREACH & EDUCATION
Through our outreach programs, we strive to engage with community members to raise awareness of conservation practices in Niagara County. We collaborate with schools and community organizations to promote conservation initiatives, ensuring that everyone understands the importance of protecting our natural resources.
We host and attend educational events for farmers, residents, elementary and high school students.
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Farm & Orchard Walks
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Environmental Field Days
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Niagara County Fair
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NYPA Wildlife Festival
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Niagara Orleans Envirothon
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& More
EIGHTEENMILE CREEK RAP
Eighteenmile Creek is one of the 43 Area of Concern (AOC) designated by the international Joint Commission (IJC). These AOCs have one or more Beneficial Use Impairments (BUI) that are usually caused by the presence of contaminated sites, and degraded habitat. The development and implementation of Remedial Action Plans (RAP) will restore and protect the environmental quality of the AOC and the Great Lakes.
For more information on Eighteenmile Creek check out their website.