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NYPA News from Western New York

Here are a few highlights of our activities in the region:

Niagara Falls - After a long, hard winter of work, one of NYPA's three ice-boom boats, the tug Daniel Joncaire, was pulled from the Niagara River on June 1 for its thorough 5-year check-up and maintenance. NYPA also has two icebreakers. (Click on photo for large image.)

 

Buffalo - Common Terns, a threatened species in New York, are seen nesting on NYPA-provided platforms in the Buffalo Harbor on May 25th. Improvement of the nesting habitat in the harbor and upper Niagara River was undertaken as part of Niagara Power Project relicensing agreements. The habitat inprovement project was recognized last year by the National Hydropower Association, which honored NYPA with its 2010 Outstanding Stewards of America's Waters Award. (Click on photo for large image.)

 

Lewiston - The Niagara Power Project is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year with a variety of events at its Power Vista visitors center. On June 11th, we'll celebrate Ben Franklin's birthday a few days early, with fun-filled family events. Learn about the project's history and check out other upcoming activities at our Niagara 50th website.

 

 

 

Lewiston - Work is nearly complete on the new warehouse and office complex NYPA is constructing at its Niagara Power Project. The complex is being built to the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) gold standards. SLR Contracting & Service Co. of Buffalo, a minority-and-women-owned business, is building the three-story, 58,000-square foot facility. More...

 

Check out upcoming events in the area on our regional calendar.