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BUFFALO RIVER/OGDEN STREET SPILL UPDATE: Thank you for the ongoing concern and river stewardship from our community! Thi...
10/16/2026

BUFFALO RIVER/OGDEN STREET SPILL UPDATE: Thank you for the ongoing concern and river stewardship from our community! This is what Waterkeeper has learned from local authorities about the incident and investigation:

Neither the source or substance has yet been confirmed, though the product displays sight and odor characteristics consistent with diesel fuel. The remnant material in the water has degraded and spread too thin to be able to conduct reliable analytics. Containment booms have been deployed and are being managed by DEC. It does not appear the sheen has spread beyond Seneca Bluffs downstream, and there may be reports of the sheen visible upstream, closer to the 90. Depending on wind, water levels, flow rates, etc., the Buffalo River can flow in either direction, and can also backflow into sewer and stormwater pipes, which makes it more challenging to confirm the origin of the spill. Site inspections continue throughout the sewer and stormwater system in the area to try to identify potential pathways from wastewater infrastructure.

Nothing has been ruled out yet, ranging from illegal dumping to infiltration into the stormwater system, or contaminated groundwater intrusions associated with area brownfields.

BNW will continue to coordinate with local agencies to find ways we can assist in closer monitoring this stretch of the Buffalo River. We ask that the surrounding community stay vigilant, and if anyone sees a new sheen on the river, please call the NYSDEC spills line 1-800-457-7362 or contact us IMMEDIATELY, as this gives investigators a better chance of tracking down and testing any river contamination as it is happening.

Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper has dedicated nearly 40 years to the restoration and protection of the Buffalo River. Our or...
10/07/2026

Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper has dedicated nearly 40 years to the restoration and protection of the Buffalo River. Our organization is responsible for convening the Buffalo River Restoration Partnership, made up of public, private, and nonprofit partners, whom over the span of 20 years, deployed over $100 million to remove 1 million cubic yards of toxic contamination from the river and restored over 2 miles of shoreline. Please see our full statement at https://bnwaterkeeper.org/miami-street-development-statement-oct/

09/28/2026

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers have proposed further narrowing the definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS), potentially eliminating Clean Water Act protections for at least 95% of individual wetlands and 79% of rivers and streams in the continental U.S.
This is the worst attack on clean water since the Clean Water Act was passed in 1972. The agencies are giving the public a short window to respond to a rollback of federal protections that could negatively impact our water quality for generations. Join us in leaving a comment for the EPA today, expressing your opposition to the further weakening of protections for streams, rivers, and wetlands. Utilize this action link from https://waterkeeper.quorum.us/campaign/DID-WOTUS-Sept26/

A HUGE thank you to Amelia, Molly & Caroline from East Aurora, who recently held a lemonade and snow cone stand to raise...
09/25/2026

A HUGE thank you to Amelia, Molly & Caroline from East Aurora, who recently held a lemonade and snow cone stand to raise money for Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper. 🍋🍋🍋 After making a very generous donation from last year's lemonade stand proceeds, the girls had a $200 goal for this year and WELL exceeded it with a whopping $350 donation to support clean water in WNY! Did you miss the stand but still want to contribute to their efforts? Donate here and put "Lemonade" in the gift notes: https://bnwaterkeeper.org/donate/

Eddy says don't miss the final week of ! Whether it is the Queen City Clean Waters Fair on Friday, the BWELL Solo Sweep...
09/24/2026

Eddy says don't miss the final week of ! Whether it is the Queen City Clean Waters Fair on Friday, the BWELL Solo Sweep Challenge on Saturday or the last virtual Lunch -n- Learn on Wednesday, there's something for everyone in Scajaquada September! Visit www.scajaquadaseptember.com to learn more.

Waterkeeper is aware of the recent site work at 5 Miami Street, and our previous concerns and questions have become more...
09/17/2026

Waterkeeper is aware of the recent site work at 5 Miami Street, and our previous concerns and questions have become more urgent. This is adjacent to the Buffalo River, yet there are no visible erosion controls or soil containment at the site. With rain forecasted, there is a significant potential for offsite migration of soil and potential residual contaminants at this former brownfield site. We have reached out to NYSDEC and currently have no other information on any environmental testing of that material or know of any plans to contain the soil on site during inclement weather. Transparency and public information about the environmental conditions and site controls to protect air and water resources is needed now.

09/17/2026

EDDY TAKEOVER of Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper's social media for game day! From our house to yours, GO BILLS!

“We respect the boundaries of the Nation’s sovereignty, however in the natural world, we know that water and pollution f...
09/14/2026

“We respect the boundaries of the Nation’s sovereignty, however in the natural world, we know that water and pollution follow no such geo-political boundaries," said Jill Jedlicka, Executive Director, Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper. “Deliberate reintroduction of a polluting land use along a corridor that has taken generations to clean-up and remediate is both frustrating and concerning. It is critically important that development pauses until there is transparency and assessment of potential environmental and health impacts to the river, groundwater, and surrounding communities. We encourage the City of Buffalo and the NYS DEC to engage with the Nation to ensure ongoing protection of the still-recovering Buffalo River.” See our full statement on the 5 Miami Street Development at https://bnwaterkeeper.org/5-miami-street-development-statement/

Last week, Nav gracefully concluded her summer internship with Waterkeeper and was very understanding as we tried to com...
08/31/2026

Last week, Nav gracefully concluded her summer internship with Waterkeeper and was very understanding as we tried to come up with a million excuses why she absolutely could not leave us.🥺We are so grateful for all of her hard work and so excited to see what's next for her! Here are her words on the experience:

"My time at Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper has been such a meaningful experience, and I’m incredibly grateful for everything I’ve learned along the way. From getting out in the field for water quality testing, to connecting with communities around restoration projects, to working with the YELP program that I once participated in myself as a high school student, I’ve been able to see so many different sides of environmental advocacy. This internship showed me how much meaningful environmental work depends not only on science, but also on community engagement, policy, education, and making sure people have a voice in decisions that affect the places they call home. I’m so thankful to the entire team for giving me the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow this summer!"

Another great kayak tour today, this time at Woods Creek in Buckhorn State Park on Grand Island with some teens from the...
08/28/2026

Another great kayak tour today, this time at Woods Creek in Buckhorn State Park on Grand Island with some teens from the Niagara Falls Boys and Girls Club. It was great to catch up with their coordinator, Jy’Ahzhannae Taylor, one of our YELP alumni who continues to amaze us with the positive impact she is making on her community!

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