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
Mercury
The Daily Orange- Mercury pollution has threatened Onondaga Lake wildlife for decades
By Samantha Kolb Sitting at the bottom of Onondaga Lake, there are currently 7 million cubic yards of soil contaminated with methylmercury, the most dangerous form of mercury. This contamination for years has threatened the health of surrounding humans and wildlife. Allied Chemical Corp., currently known as Honeywell International, Inc., was responsible for the … [Read more...] about The Daily Orange- Mercury pollution has threatened Onondaga Lake wildlife for decades
Honeywell ceases dredging of pollutants in sacred Lake
OnondagaNation.org January 14, 2015 Onondaga Nation- The region of Onondaga Lake and the Onondaga Lake watershed has been the homeland of the Onondaga since the dawn of time. The Onondaga have been the trustee and steward of Onondaga Lake since time immemorial and will continue to do so forever, as that is what has been mandated from the Gayanashagowa, the Great Law of … [Read more...] about Honeywell ceases dredging of pollutants in sacred Lake