Wayne County Life

NY Sea Grant Great Lakes Shoreline Erosion How-To Expertise, Guidebook, Virtual Site Visits, Contractor List Available for Fall

2020-09-30T15:10:00.000-04:00

At left: This rock rip-rap wall was installed to prevent shoreline erosion along Lake Ontario. Incorporating additional nature-based methods would improve stability of the wall to withstand storm waves. Photo: New York Sea Grant/Roy Widrig

Oswego, N.Y.: September 30, 2020. The fall season is an ideal time to evaluate shoreline properties along New York's Great Lakes for areas impacted by the natural dynamic action of the Lakes. New York Sea Grant is providing property owners with virtually-available resources and assistance that include:

. a guide to Erosion Management for New York's Great Lakes Shorelines;

. a virtual access portal at www.nyseagrant.org/glcoastalvirtualsitevisit, where property owners can upload photos of areas of erosion, wave action, and flooding along Lake Erie and Lake Ontario for evaluation and advisement by New York Sea Grant (NYSG) Great Lakes Coastal Processes and Hazards Specialist Roy Widrig, author of the Erosion Management for New York's Great Lakes Shorelines guide. There is no cost for the review;

. an updated list of contractors available for shoreline erosion project work in New York's Great Lakes region and guidelines for how to select a shoreline project contractor; and

. several publications on coastal erosion processes and impacts, living shorelines, and manmade structures for erosion management.

"There is a full array of protection options that can be applied to address shoreline integrity issues. Each property, however, is a unique situation and these resources from New York Sea Grant help property owners and managers determine which option or combination of practices best suits their circumstances," said Widrig.

New York Sea Grant is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration cooperative program of Cornell University and the State University of New York. It maintains Great Lakes offices in Buffalo, Newark, and Oswego. For more information, visit the website at www.nyseagrant.org.

Lake Ontario Parcel-Level Flood Risk Prediction Tool

2020-07-29T12:58:00.002-04:00

Flooding along Lake Ontario in 2017.
Photo: Coastal Flooding Survey Project, Cornell University/
New York Sea Grant

Learn More in August 20, 2020 Webinar Presented by NY Sea Grant and Cornell Professor

Ithaca, N.Y.; July 29, 2020. On Thursday, August 20, 2020, New York Sea Grant will offer a free, 12-1 PM ET, webinar with Scott Steinschneider, Ph.D., of the Cornell University Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering, detailing a parcel-level flood forecast risk management tool he has developed for use by communities along Lake Ontario and its embayments. The webinar will be presented via Zoom: www.nyseagrant.org and Facebook Live: www.facebook.com/nyseagrant.

Lake Ontario has experienced two record-setting floods over the course of three years: 2017-2019. With funding from New York Sea Grant, Steinschneider has developed an inundation prediction model for rapid flood forecasting at weekly to monthly timescales.

The model was developed with input from stakeholders that included reports and photos of the 2017 Lake Ontario flood damage to manmade structures and natural features; shoreline, bluff and dune erosion; septic and well impact; and power outages.

"The goal of this prediction tool is to provide community planners and property owners with a parcel-level assessment of future flood risk to enhance local short-term preparedness planning and to help inform short-term emergency response," Steinschneider said.

"Dr. Steinschneider's flodd risk prediction model is part of New York Sea Grant's ongoing resiliency-building effort to create science-based resources to help Great Lakes shoreline stakeholders better prepare and respond to extreme weather, high water, and intense wave action from storm events," said New York Sea Grant Associate Director Katherine Bunting-Howarth, Ph.D., J.D., assistant director of Cornell Cooperative Extension.

Other New York Sea Grant flood risk management and coastal resiliency-building resources for Lake Ontario shoreline stakeholders are available at www.nyseagrant.org/waterlevel2017. They include:
. New York's Great Lakes Coastal Resilience Index, a community-level self-assessment tool for municipal leaders, local planners, engineers, flood plain managers and others to guide resiliency planning to manage coastal hazards and weather events; authored by New York Sea Grant Coastal Community Development Specialist Mary Austerman;

. an interactive, parcel-level inundation mapping tool;

. an online story story with aerial photos of the 2017 flooding impact along Lake Ontario from Braddock Bay west of Rochester to Stony Creek near the mouth of the St. Lawrence River;

. a photo gallery with images from 32 communities across the seven-county Lake Ontario region; and

. a summary of the American Planning Association award-winning post-flood recovery building workshop, organized by New York Sea Grant and the Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council, for the Village of Sodus Point.

The August 20 "A Probabilistic, Parcel-Level Inundation Prediction Tool to Support Community Preparedness to Flooding along Lake Ontario" webinar is part of New York Sea Grant's Summer 2020 Virtual Seminar Series. Recordings and additional information on previous and forthcoming seminars can be found at www.nyseagrant.org/researchseminars.

New York Sea Grant is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration cooperative program of Cornell University and the State University of New York with Great Lakes offices in Oswego, Newark, and Buffalo, N.Y. Learn more at www.nyseagrant.org.

New York Sea Grant Equips "For-Hire" Boating Industry to Encourage Clean & Safe Practices During COVID-19

2020-07-08T17:30:00.002-04:00

Oswego, N.Y.; July 8, 2020. New York Sea Grant (NYSG) Extension is providing New York State's freshwater marine industry for-hire boating sector with six decals to encourage public compliance with boating-specific COVID-19 safety precautions.

The outreach is part of the 2020 edition of NYSG's nationally-recognized Discover Clean and Safe Boating campaign. There is no cost to qualified for-hire boating businesses while supplies last. Printable templates of the decals are available to download at www.nyseagrant.org/marina.

The decals will adhere to boat surfaces to note "Mask Required," "Use Sanitizer," "Wear It" with a life jacket symbol, and "Keep Personal Belongings Personal;" others have a blank line to write a name with an erasable marker to designate person-specific areas aboard the vessel for each individual's fishing pole or diving gear.

The captains or business owners of charter services, boat rentals, tour boats, and boats for-hire for leisure cruising, fishing, or diving in New York State may request decals by emailing business name, postal address, and telephone number to sgoswego@cornell.edu. Details will be returned on the number of each style of decal available.

"This new outreach for 2020 is aimed at maintaining the opportunity to be on New York's fabulous boating waters for both the public and the marine industry that is an essential economic driver for our coastal communities," said New York Sea Grant Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White. "This project draws inspiration from a marine industry theme from the 1990s that fits today: 'Boating in New York is good, clean fun... let's keep it that way."

For additional information on boating in NY in 2020, with CDC and New York State COVID-19 guidelines, and a link to the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas' Guide to Operating Your Boat Business Safely during COVID-19, visit nysgrecreation.org.

New York Sea Grant is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration cooperative program of Cornell University and the State University of New York. Learn more at www.nyseagrant.org.

Shoreline Owners: NY Sea Grant Virtual Site Visit Offers Erosion Management Expertise

2020-05-05T09:49:00.000-04:00

Need help with shoreline erosion? Water pooling in your yard or basement? Are waves impacting your breakwall or rock rip-rap?

Check out the new virtual shoreline visit website of New York Sea Grant's Great Lakes program at www.nyseagrant.org/glcoastalvirtualsitevisit.

Waterfront property owners in need of erosion management expertise can request a virtual site visit by New York Sea Grant Great Lakes Coastal Processes and Hazards Specialist Roy Widrig.There is no cost to use the new online resource that allows property owners to easily locate their property on a New York State map, describe erosion and flooding issues, and add photos of impacted areas.

Widrig, the author of Erosion Management for New York's Great Lakes Shoreline Guide, has held popular erosion management workshops for Lake Ontario property owners and visited properties to help landowners evaluate options to achieve better drainage, bluff stabilization, and use of nature-based features or traditional structures for erosion management.

"New York Sea Grant is pleased to make this online resource available to property owners to access Roy's expertise and to learn about options they can use to reduce current or future shoreline erosion," said Katherine Bunting-Howarth, Associate Director of New York Sea Grant and Assistant Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension, Ithaca, N.Y.

New York Sea Grant is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration cooperative program of Cornell University and the State University of New York. It maintains Great Lakes offices in Oswego, Newark, and Buffalo. For more information on Great Lakes coastal processes and erosion: www.nyseagrant.org/glcoastal.

Photos at top: Before and after photos of a Lake Ontario property with shoreline erosion issues remediated by an owner who utilized information and assistance from New York Sea Grant after attending a NYSG shoreline workshop in Webster, NY. Photo: Roy Widrig, New York Sea Grant.

"Virtually Together"

2020-05-01T08:59:00.000-04:00

Normally, on a warm summer morning, 400 runners and walkers line up to start the race for Laurel House’s 5K. The village is bustling; everyone is in place as the starting gun is fired. You see smiling faces in team shirts and looks of determination from serious runners. This year it will all look a little different.

Laurel House has decided for 2020 to make the 5K Virtual! So what is a virtual 5K race? A virtual race is a race that can be run or walked in any place of your choice. This means you can complete the 3.1 miles on your treadmill, favorite trail, track, around the town or even around your yard!

Many races and events across the country have reacted to the COVID-19 pandemic by going virtual. This allows participation at one’s own pace and place while social distancing. The results are then sent in electronically and tallied after the race closes. The first 200 participants are guaranteed a t-shirt.

Laurel House is holding the virtual event July 1st – July 14th. More information can be obtained from the Events tab on the Laurel House website (laurelhousecomfortcare.org).

Laurel House is a two-bed comfort care home located in Newark serving all of Wayne County. It provides end of life care to those who are terminally ill with a prognosis of three months or less. We come along side the families and assist with hands on care, medication oversight, and emotional and spiritual support. Our main goal is to allow families to spend quality time with their loved one and to focus on living out their final days.

Laurel House Comfort Care Home is not eligible for insurance reimbursement, nor does it charge a fee for services provided. Therefore, we survive solely on donations from the community and fundraisers such as the annual Laurel House 5K. “Virtually Together” – the 2020 Laurel House Virtual 5K will be a fun activity for all.

Laurel House Comfort Care Home
224 Fair Street
Newark, NY 14513
315-573-7028
The Executive Director of Laurel House is Laci Graham, L.P.N.

Boating in NY in 2020: Top 10 Safety Reminders, New Resources

2020-04-23T17:05:00.001-04:00

Newark, Buffalo, Oswego, N.Y.; April 23, 2020. In mid-April, with boating opportunities opening up with some restrictions related to marina operations, social distancing, and sanitization, the Empire State Marine Trades Association, Boating Industries Association of Upstate New York, and New York Sea Grant are providing resources to encourage people to boat in a socially responsible way.

Be watchful for additional restrictions or new closures and follow CDC and New York State guidelines or restrictions for community safety. Call ahead to see if your boating destination is open. Do not use closed or crowded areas. If you are not feeling well or show any sign of illness or symptoms, safe home.

New York Sea Grant is reminding people of 10 tips to follow healthy, clean, safe and environmentally-friendly practices while socially distancing on boats at this time:

1. Observe social distancing and disinfecting standards aboard your boat. Maintain social distancing from other boats and boaters in parking lots, at dock, fueling stations, and on the water. Do not share paddles or any hand-held safety, recreational or other equipment.

2. File a float plan so someone onshore knows when and where you are going and when you are expected back. Call ahead to be sure your boat launch or marina destination is open.

3. Know the rules of navigation. Brianna's Law will require all motorboat operators to complete a boating safety course; new age requirements began January 1, 2020. Online classes are available.

4. Properly equip your vessel, be it a motorized boat, paddleboard, canoe, kayak. . . Check that all gear is working or up-to-date, e.g., lights, horn, fire extinguishers, flares, batteries, signal flags, first-aid kit, etc.

5. Have and wear an approved life vest, preferably with a bright color that would be easily seen by emergency personnel.

6. Check and assure weather and water conditions are safe before leaving, and check while on the water for any approaching weather system. Sites for information include https://www.weather.gov/marine/ and https://glbuoys.glos.us/.
7. Have a properly-working means of communication, including a whistle, in case of emergency.

8. Practice environmentally-responsible boating. Use a new bilge sock and fuel nozzle bib to prevent spills.

9. Practice Clean, Drain, Dry before and after entering the water to limit the spread of aquatic invasive species.

10. For Watercraft Inspection Program leaders, New York Sea Grant has enhanced access to new and standardized watercraft inspection program management tools on the redesigned New York State Invasive Clearinghouse website at http://nyis.info.

Links to New York State and marine industry resources include:
. Boating During COVID-19
. Empire State Marine Trades Association
. Boating Industries Association of Upstate NY
. New York State DEC Boating and Paddling
. NYS Parks Marine Services Bureau
. New York Sea Grant.

Resources on DiscoverBoating.com offer the following points for attention:
. Limit the people aboard to only those in your immediate household; no guests
. No rafting up with other boats; no beaching your boat right next to someone else
. Maintain distance at dock, when fueling, and on the water
. Wash hands or use hand sanitizer after handling marina gates or fuel pump
. Go right from your house to the boat and back, no unnecessary contact
. Boat responsibly.

New York Sea Grant is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration cooperative program of Cornell University and the State University of New York.

Healthy Aging!

2020-03-13T13:16:00.001-04:00

Mar 17 – Healthy Aging: On Tuesday, March 17 at 6:30 PM, Healthy Aging Group at Books, ETC. Participants meet to discuss foods, health products and activities that promote staying young. The idea of the discussion is to encourage people to choose the best elements that will keep them healthy and happy. This program is free and open to the public. We will meet at Books, ETC., 78 W Main St., Macedon. If you have any questions, please respond by email books_etc@yahoo.com or phone John Cieslinski at 585-474-4116.

Abundance

2020-03-10T18:47:00.001-04:00

Mar 12 - Abundance Theory: On Thursday, March 12 at 5:00 PM, Abundance Theory at Books, ETC. Participants study how to practice positive thinking. They learn how to develop life habits that encourage success. These habits include setting goals and learning to manifest. Come and see the possibilities. This event is free and open to the public at Books, ETC., 78 W Main St., Macedon. For questions email books_etc@yahoo.com

Abundance

2020-03-01T14:29:00.001-05:00

Mar 5 – Abundance Support Group: On Thursday, March 5 at 5:00 pm, Abundance Support Group at Books, ETC. This group focuses on ways to increase positive thinking and good habits in our lives so that abundance will increase. This group is free and open to the public. For more information call 585-474-4116 or email at books_etc@yahoo.com.

Transition to a healthy Lifestyle...

2020-02-28T20:53:00.001-05:00

Mar 3 – Transition to a Healthy Lifestyle: On Tuesday, March 3 at 6:30 PM, Transition to a Healthy Lifestyle at Books, ETC. Participants meet to discuss foods, health products and activities that promote healing, health and weight loss and weight management. The idea of the discussion is to encourage people to choose the best elements that will keep them healthy and happy. This program is free and open to the public. We will meet at Books, ETC., 78 W Main St., Macedon. If you have any questions, please respond by email books_etc@yahoo.com or phone John Cieslinski at 585-474-4116.

The Super, Excellent Writers Workshop

2020-02-28T14:23:00.002-05:00

Mar 1 – The Super, Excellent Writers Workshop: on Sunday, March 1 at 1:00 PM, The Super, Excellent Writers Workshop will be at Books, ETC. This group meets to write to prompts and share personal writings. Come and enjoy a literary afternoon. This event is free and open to the public at Books, ETC. 78 Main St. in Macedon NY. For more information, call John at 585-474-4116 or email books_etc@yahoo.com.

Euchre tournament!

2020-02-16T15:47:00.001-05:00

PUBLIC INVITED! COME JOIN US. Pal-Mac Kiwanis Club March 15, 2020 Euchre Tournament to Benefit the Children at Kamp Kiwanis : 1:30pm-4:30pm at the Log Cabin Restaurant 2445 W Walworth Rd, Macedon, NY 14502. Pal-Mac Kiwanis Club will be participating in its Annual Fun Euchre Tournament. Tickets are available at the door or in advance at The Log Cabin. There will be Prize Pool Payouts, Pizza, Soda, Water, Coffee with Cash bar. This event benefits Kamp Kiwanis, it will allow us to send Children to camp for a week and allow them to be children with no worries. Share this info with your friends and family. Look forward to seeing you there. For information on Contact: John at 585-314-1816 or email : info@palmackkiwanis.org

Healthy Aging

2020-02-16T15:02:00.001-05:00

Feb 18 – Healthy Aging: On Tuesday, Feb 18 at 6:30 PM, Healthy Aging Group at Books, ETC. Participants meet to discuss foods, health products and activities that promote staying young. The idea of the discussion is to encourage people to choose the best elements that will keep them healthy and happy. This program is free and open to the public. We will meet at Books, ETC., 78 W Main St., Macedon. If you have any questions, please respond by email books_etc@yahoo.com or phone John Cieslinski at 585-474-4116.

Abundance Theory

2020-02-12T15:12:00.001-05:00

Feb 13 - Abundance Theory: On Thursday, February 13 at 5:00 PM, Abundance Theory at Books, ETC. Participants study how to practice positive thinking. They learn how to develop life habits that encourage success. These habits include setting goals and learning to manifest. Come and see the possibilities. This event is free and open to the public at Books, ETC., 78 W Main St., Macedon. For questions email books_etc@yahoo.com

Wayne Writers Guild

2020-02-08T13:52:00.002-05:00

Feb 11 – Wayne Writers Guild: on Tuesday, February 11 at 7:30 PM, Wayne Writers Guild will be at Books, ETC. This group meets to share personal writings. Come and enjoy a literary evening. This event is free and open to the public at Books, ETC. 78 Main St. in Macedon NY. For more information, call John at 585-474-4116 or email books_etc@yahoo.com.

Transition to a Healthy Lifestyle!

2020-01-29T17:25:00.001-05:00

Feb 4 – Transition to a Healthy Lifestyle: On Tuesday, February 4 at 6:30 PM, Transition to a Healthy Lifestyle at Books, ETC. Participants meet to discuss foods, health products and activities that promote healing, health and weight loss and weight management. The idea of the discussion is to encourage people to choose the best elements that will keep them healthy and happy. This program is free and open to the public. We will meet at Books, ETC., 78 W Main St., Macedon. If you have any questions, please respond by email books_etc@yahoo.com or phone John Cieslinski at 585-474-4116.

Young Boaters Safety Certification Course February 22: Register Now

2020-01-29T09:12:00.002-05:00

January 29, 2020. On Saturday, February 22, 2020, from 9 am to 5 pm, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and New York Sea Grant will offer youth ages 10 to 17 the boater safety course required from them to legally operate a motorboat or personal watercraft on waters in NY. The training will be held at the 2020 Central New York Boat Show at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, N.Y. The course taught by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 21 personnel includes a same-day proctored exam.

Pre-registration is required. New York Sea Grant is taking registrations for the free, all-in-one-day Young Boater certification training. Contact New York Sea Grant at 315-312-3042.

Each youth registering for the February 22, 2020 Young Boater course will receive 3 free admission passes to the 2020 Central New York Boat Show, held in both the Expo Center and the Exhibit Center. This event is the state's largest and oldest boat show, with more than 500 boats of all types. Exhibits include water recreation equipment; marine accessories; boating and fishing guides as well as exhibits by yacht clubs, waterfront destinations, and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

The 2020 Central New York Boat Show hours are 1-9 pm on Thursday, February 20th, and Friday, February 21st; 10 am-9 pm on Saturday, February 22nd; and 10 am-5 pm on Sunday, February 23rd. Show admission is $10 per person, 13 and younger free. Free parking and shuttle are provided. Learn more at http://cnyboatshow.com/.

To learn more about New York Sea Grant, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration cooperative program of Cornell University and the State University of New York, visit www.nyseagrant.org. To learn more about U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 21, see Facebook at Flotilla21UsCoastGuardAuxiliarySyracuseNy/.

The Super, Excellent Writers Workshop

2020-01-26T15:39:00.000-05:00

Feb 2 – The Super, Excellent Writers Workshop: on Sunday, February 2 at 1:00 PM, The Super, Excellent Writers Workshop will be at Books, ETC. This group meets to write to prompts and share personal writings. Come and enjoy a literary afternoon. This event is free and open to the public at Books, ETC. 78 Main St. in Macedon NY. For more information, call John at 585-474-4116 or email books_etc@yahoo.com.

Wayne Writers Guild

2020-01-22T12:41:00.001-05:00

Jan 28 – Wayne Writers Guild: on Tuesday, January 28 at 7:30 PM, Wayne Writers Guild will be at Books, ETC. This group meets to share personal writings. Come and enjoy a literary evening. This event is free and open to the public at Books, ETC. 78 Main St. in Macedon NY. For more information, call John at 585-474-4116 or email books_etc@yahoo.com.

Three Poets Reading at Books, ETC.

2020-01-21T17:37:00.002-05:00

Jan 26 – Larry Berger, Bart White, John Cieslinski: On Sunday, January 26 at 4:00 PM, Three Poets at Books, ETC. These poets will be reading their poetry. They are regulars on the Rochester poetry scene. They have three different voices however all three are world renowned trouble makers. Join us for a very interesting afternoon. This event is free and open to the public. We will meet at Books, ETC., 78 W Main St., Macedon. For questions, call John Cieslinski at 585-474-4116 or email books_etc@yahoo.com.

Paying Poets

2020-01-19T13:03:00.001-05:00

Jan 26 – Paying Poets : On Sunday, January 26 at 1:30 PM, Paying Poets at Books, ETC. People will meet to discuss all the ways poets might be paid. We will meet at Books, ETC., 78 W Main St., Macedon. For questions, call John Cieslinski at 585-474-4116 or email books_etc@yahoo.com.

Healthy Aging at Books, ETC.

2020-01-17T12:51:00.001-05:00

Jan 21 – Healthy Aging: On Tuesday, January 21 at 6:30 PM, Healthy Aging Group at Books, ETC. Participants meet to discuss foods, health products and activities that promote staying young. The idea of the discussion is to encourage people to choose the best elements that will keep them healthy and happy. This program is free and open to the public. We will meet at Books, ETC., 78 W Main St., Macedon. If you have any questions, please respond by email books_etc@yahoo.com or phone John Cieslinski at 585-474-4116.

Sketchers

2020-01-16T16:22:00.001-05:00

Jan 19 – Sketchers: on Sunday, January 19 at 3:00 PM, Sketchers will be at Books, ETC. This group meets to sketch still life’s. It is helpful for developing good eye-hand coordination. Come and draw for the afternoon. This event is free and open to the public at Books, ETC. 78 Main St. in Macedon NY. For more information, call John at 585-474-4116 or email books_etc@yahoo.com.

Sally Valentine at Books, ETC.

2020-01-14T18:26:00.002-05:00

Jan 18 – Sally Valentine: On Saturday, January 18 at 2:00 PM, Sally Valentine will be at Books, ETC. Sally Valentine will be at the store presenting her new book. Sally has written a number of books about the Rochester area. She will also be signing books. We will meet at Books, ETC., 78 W Main St., Macedon. For questions, call John Cieslinski at 585-474-4116 or email books_etc@yahoo.com.

Shaman Drumming

2020-01-12T12:59:00.002-05:00

Jan 16 – Shaman Drumming: on Thursday, January 16 at 6:30 PM, Shaman Drumming at Books, ETC. Lynn Bourse and Kareen Stearns will lead participants in drumming and finding their animal guide. They also lead in a meditation. Come and enjoy this special “magic.” This group is free and open to the public at Books, ETC. 78 W. Main St., Macedon NY. For more information call John Cieslinski at 585-474-4116 or email books_etc@yahoo.com.