Onondaga Nation

People of the Hills

2026

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

Gahwéñhda (Snow Snake) Time at the Onondaga Nation School

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This winter at Onondaga has been very cold and has produced some heavy snowstorms that have blanked Mother Earth. For some, this is a recipe to stay indoors.  But for the Onondaga Nation Gahwéñhda (Snow Snake) Team, this has been the best winter in recent memory. “We’ve played games just about every weekend,” said Chief Shannon Booth, who is also an … [Read more...] about Gahwéñhda (Snow Snake) Time at the Onondaga Nation School