Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary Designation
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2025)
Jun 20, 2025
Jun 22, 2025
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National Marine Sanctuary status will increase tourism and spur economic growth in New York State’s eastern Lake Ontario region.
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Extension - 2025
May 26, 2025
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Included in this annual review are over 40 summaries of select work conducted by our program's extension specialists and funded researchers to develop and provide stakeholder-driven, science-based information, tools, and other resources that support local communities, businesses, and individuals.
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Seeking Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary Designation
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2023)
Mar 24, 2023
May 31, 2025
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NYSG is collaborating with NOAA and diverse local partners to support designation of a Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary.
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In Media: Seeing off a ‘Sea’-soned educator: Dave White retiring after 38 years at Sea Grant
Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Dec 08, 2022
May 31, 2025
Extension News > Extension News
From the wrecks of ships, to the guts of fish, David G. White II has treasured educating people about our coastal areas and waterways for nearly 40 years.
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On YouTube: NYSG and Others Share Thoughts on Proposed Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary
Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Aug 25, 2022
May 31, 2025
Extension News > Extension News
Shipwrecks underwater have extreme historical significance. And with hundreds of unidentified wrecks below the surface, tourism and recreation could see a boon. Jefferson and Oswego counties could soon be part of a four-county Marine Sanctuary.
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New Virtual Experience Highlights New York’s Maritime Heritage
Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Jun 25, 2020
May 31, 2025
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The exhibit showcases New York State’s lighthouses, shipwrecks, naval military battles, and 100 years of freshwater boating. Teachers may contact the museum for assistance in using this resource in classrooms in the fall.
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New York Coastlines, Early Summer 2019
Publications - Articles / Web Extras
Aug 02, 2019
May 31, 2025
Check out stories from the early summer issue of our flagship publication, NY Coastlines, and be sure you're on our e-list to receive our next issue, slated for release to our subscribers in November.
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On YouTube: Proposed Lake Ontario Marine Sanctuary Enters First Phase of Designation Process
Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Jun 20, 2019
Nov 14, 2019
Extension News > Extension News
New York Sea Grant is pleased to be among the many partners supporting the development of this proposal over nearly two decades.
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On YouTube, In Photos: 2017 NYS Fair - Sea Grant's Boating, Shipwreck Displays & Demonstrations
Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Oct 09, 2017
Nov 14, 2019
Extension News > Extension News
Boat building demonstrations and an extensive shipwreck display is just part of "The Path through Our Maritime History: Waterways of War" exhibit coordinated by New York Sea Grant with the New York State Fair and several partners.
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Sea Grant at NYS Fair: August 31st Event w/ First-Ever Boat Launch, On-Water Safety Demonstrations
Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Aug 30, 2017
Nov 14, 2019
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New York Sea Grant and US Coast Guard Auxiliary personnel on standup paddleboard and in kayak in the pond.
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NY State Fair Opening Day: See Revolutionary War USS Philadelphia Gunboat Rebuilt in One Day
Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Aug 21, 2017
Nov 14, 2019
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The shipbuilding demonstration is part of the new path through "Our Maritime History: Waterways of War" exhibit coordinated by New York Sea Grant.
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In Photos: NYSG's Estuary Education & Underwater Exploration Highlight 10th Annual NYC City of Water
NYC - News
Jul 13, 2017
Nov 14, 2019
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Free opportunities to learn rowing, kayaking, paddle-boarding and more are also offered at the region's biggest harbor festival.
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On YouTube: NYSG's Traveling Great Shipwrecks of NY’s ‘Great’ Lakes Display Makes a Splash in NYC
Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
May 17, 2017
Dec 30, 2020
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This exhibit, which includes panels on Lake Champlain and Lake George shipwrecks, marks its fourth year in transit with a first-time visit to New York City from May 27th and July 4th, 2017.
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Evening Program in Plattsburgh to Highlight Sea Grant's NY Great Lakes Shipwrecks Exhibit
Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Mar 27, 2017
Nov 14, 2019
Extension News > Extension News
Interested in learning about shipwrecks of the Great Lakes? A NYSG traveling exhibit is on display in Plattsburgh City Hall through April 28th, 2017.
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Great Shipwrecks of NY’s ‘Great’ Lakes Exhibit to Visit Plattsburgh
Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Feb 02, 2017
Nov 14, 2019
Extension News > Extension News
This exhibit, which includes panels on Lake Champlain and Lake George shipwrecks, marks its fourth year in transit with a visit to Plattsburgh, NY from February 6th to April 28th, 2017.
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NYS Legislature Applauds Sea Grant’s David White
Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Jun 22, 2016
Dec 29, 2020
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Already honored as the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation 2015 Boating Educator of the Year, NYSG's David White was recognized with a legislative resolution that included a round of applause in his honor during a recent session of the NYS Senate.
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Great Shipwrecks of NY’s ‘Great’ Lakes Exhibit to Visit Albany May 4-27
Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Apr 14, 2016
Nov 14, 2019
Extension News > Extension News
This is the seventh stop for the traveling exhibit in three years; Its panels and maps have been on display in New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont.
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NYSG Partners with PA Sea Grant on Traveling Lake Erie Shipwrecks Exhibit
Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Jan 29, 2016
Nov 14, 2019
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Opens Feb 1st, runs through April 25th; Special Artifacts ID Events Planned With Archaeologists on Feb 6th and March 5th.
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Lake Erie Seaway Trail Center to Host Great Shipwrecks Traveling Exhibit
Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Oct 26, 2015
Nov 14, 2019
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The Great Shipwrecks of NY’s Great Lakes exhibit is at the Lake Erie Seaway Trail Center in Hamburg, NY through January 2016.
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On Air, YouTube: Sea Grant At State Fair
Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Sep 10, 2015
Aug 22, 2020
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New York Sea Grant wrapped up its second visit in as many years to the Great New York State Fair, with a strongly-received and well-attended partner exhibit, "Lakes of NY."
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NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo Visits With Sea Grant at 2015 Great NY State Fair Lakes
Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Sep 02, 2015
Aug 22, 2020
Students are also demo-ing their aquatic ROVs in the reflecting pool of the mini NY State Park at the 2015 Great New York State Fair from Aug 31-Sep 5.
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On YouTube: 2015 Great NYS Fair to Host Lakes of NY 21st Century Water Technologies Exhibit
Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Aug 28, 2015
Aug 22, 2020
We partner with the Great Lakes Research Consortium on this exhibit at the 2015 Great New York State Fair, which runs August 27 through September 7, 2015.
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New York Coastlines/Currents, 2015
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May 20, 2015
Sep 18, 2018
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On Blog: January - December 2015 (Blog Post)
In a year when we didn't produce our flagship e-newsletter, this blog post serves as a
thorough newsletter-like compilation of news you may have missed from
New York Sea Grant and other NOAA line offices in 2015.
Some additional trending 2015 stories include:
First Ever Long Island Youth Ocean Conservation Summit Comes to Stony Brook University More>>
NY Sea Grant Specialist Dave White Honored as NASBLA ...
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2015 CNY Boat Show Adds Suddenly-In-Command Learning Drill for Public Aboard Vessel
Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Feb 04, 2015
Nov 14, 2019
Extension News > Extension News
NYSG and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary offer an interactive, hands-on learning experience aboard a boat that could save your life at the 2015 Central New York Boat Show (February 11-15)
Suddenly-In-Command training experience
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Watertown Daily Times Spotlights NYSG's Great Lakes Shipwrecks Exhibit
Great Lakes Shipwrecks - News
Jan 14, 2015
Nov 14, 2019
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NYSG's “Great Shipwrecks” exhibit, popular at the New York State Fair late last summer, hits the road. First stop: SUNY Oswego.
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“Great Shipwrecks of NY’s “Great” Lakes” Exhibit Announced
Great Lakes Shipwrecks - Press Release
Jan 13, 2015
Nov 14, 2019
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Continuing the New York State Fair’s aim to promote history in 2014, it was announced that a new exhibit that will take place at this year’s Fair called “Great Shipwrecks of New York’s “Great” Lakes.”
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On YouTube: Great Shipwrecks Traveling Exhibit at SUNY Oswego Through January 22, 2015
Great Lakes Shipwrecks - Press Release
Jan 09, 2015
Aug 22, 2020
Extension News > Extension News
The exhibit was developed for the 2014 Great New York State Fair and updated for this installation.
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On YouTube: Shipwrecks of The Great Lakes
Great Lakes Shipwrecks - News
Dec 18, 2014
Aug 22, 2020
Extension News > Extension News
Why is studying these shipwrecks so important? NYSG's Dave White chats with reporters at NewsChannel 9 WSYR-TV, the ABC affiliate covering Syracuse and Central New York.
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On YouTube, On Air: Great Lakes Shipwreck Display Enhances Boating Education Program
Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Dec 16, 2014
Nov 14, 2019
Extension News > Extension News
Having just wrapped up its eight season, this NYSG-initiated project continues to be a model industry-partnered educational effort that has expanded from Great Lakes' venues to sites statewide.
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On YouTube, On Air: NYSG Makes a Splash at NY State Fair
Great Lakes Shipwrecks - News
Sep 04, 2014
Aug 22, 2020
A sampling of the media coverage over the week-and-a-half-long September event, held in Syracuse, NY.
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Mexico Cub Scouts Assisted State Fair Shipwrecks Exhibit
Great Lakes Shipwrecks - News
Sep 04, 2014
Nov 14, 2019
Extension News > Extension News
Some Cub Scouts volunteered at The Great Shipwrecks of NY’s ‘Great’ Lakes Signature Exhibit at the 2014 Great New York State Fair.
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Cayuga Lake Shipwreck Part of NY State Fair Signature Exhibit
Great Lakes Shipwrecks - News
Sep 04, 2014
Nov 14, 2019
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The steamboat Frontenac that was the largest boat on Cayuga Lake in 1870 is among The Great Shipwrecks of NY’s ‘Great’ Lakes featured in the signature exhibit at the mini-NY State Park at the 2014 Great New York State Fair.
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Sea Grant and Partners Educate on Boater Safety, Shipwrecks at NY State Fair: Photo Gallery
Great Lakes Shipwrecks - News
Aug 28, 2014
Nov 14, 2019
Pictures taken over the week-and-a-half-long event, held in Syracuse, NY.
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Sea Grant Spreads Boater Safety Education and Shares Exhibits at NY State Fair
Great Lakes Shipwrecks - Press Release
Aug 27, 2014
Nov 14, 2019
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Oneida Lake Marina sends ‘mouse boat’ and pirate with safety message; 18th century replica Bateau in shipwrecks exhibit
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State Fair Shipwrecks Exhibit Adding Behemoth Fish, Longer Wednesday In-Water Demonstration Hours
Great Lakes Shipwrecks - Press Release
Aug 26, 2014
Nov 14, 2019
Extension News > Extension News
We've added new displays and expanded in-water demonstrations as part of our "The Great Shipwrecks of NY’s ‘Great’ Lakes" signature exhibit at The Great New York State Fair.
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NYSG Makes a Splash in The New York Times
Great Lakes Shipwrecks - News
Aug 21, 2014
Nov 14, 2019
Extension News > Extension News
In early August, the Sunday edition of The New York Times included a mention of the NYSG-partner "The Great Shipwrecks of NY’s ‘Great’ Lakes" signature exhibit at The Great New York State Fair.
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ROV, Weather Buoy to be in State Park Pond at 2014 Great New York State Fair
Great Lakes Shipwrecks - Press Release
Aug 18, 2014
Nov 14, 2019
Extension News > Extension News
Our goal with the ‘Great Shipwrecks of NY’s Great Lakes’ exhibit is to help educate fairgoers on some of the history that took place right in their own backyards.
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On Air: Great Lakes Seaway Trail Blue Byway Program
Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News / Press Release
Dec 16, 2013
Aug 21, 2023
A new Water Trail app in development by NYSG for the Great Lakes Seaway Trail is just one of the talking points from this October 2013 seminar.
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Great Lakes Seaway Trail Blue Byway Seminar
Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Apr 04, 2013
Nov 14, 2019
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This is the first time a Great Lakes Seaway Trail underwater history and tourism program seminar - set for April 13, 2013 at the Clarion Conference Center and Marina in Dunkirk, NY - has come to the Lake Erie region, and the first program in the series to feature a presentation on snorkeling and freediving.
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On YouTube: Seminar to highlight history of shipwrecks
Great Lakes Shipwrecks - Press Release
Sep 06, 2012
Aug 02, 2020
On Saturday, September 8, the Great Lakes Seaway Trail and New York Sea Grant will present Great Lakes Underwater 2012 at the Clayton Opera House, Clayton, NY. The 12pm-5pm program, co-sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Weather Service, features four distinct speakers focused on history, shipwrecks and innovative technology for boaters.
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On YouTube: 'Great Lakes Underwater' Features Local Shipwrecks
Great Lakes Shipwrecks - Press Release
Sep 06, 2012
Aug 21, 2023
Extension News > Extension News
On Saturday, September 8, the Great Lakes Seaway Trail and New York Sea Grant will present Great Lakes Underwater at the Clayton Opera House, Clayton, NY. The 12pm-5pm program, co-sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Weather Service, features four distinct speakers focused on history, shipwrecks and innovative technology for boaters.
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Great Lakes Underwater 2012 Makes a Splash on September 8
Great Lakes Shipwrecks - Press Release
Sep 05, 2012
Aug 21, 2023
On Saturday, September 8, the Great Lakes Seaway Trail and New York Sea Grant will present Great Lakes Underwater at the Clayton Opera House, Clayton, NY. The 12pm-5pm program, co-sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Weather Service, features four distinct speakers focused on history, shipwrecks and innovative technology for boaters.
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Great Lakes Research Consortium Names NYSG Educator Associate Director
Press Release
Mar 30, 2012
Mar 30, 2012
GLRC - an organization of 18 colleges and universities in New York with nine affiliate campuses in Ontario, Canada, working together for Great Lakes research and outreach to improve the understanding of the Great Lakes ecosystem - has named NYSG's Great Lakes Program Coordinator Dave White as its Associate Director.
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Exciting Presentations Added to March 6th's Great Lakes Underwater 2010
Great Lakes Shipwrecks - Press Release
Feb 26, 2010
Nov 06, 2015
New York Sea Grant, the Oswego Maritime Foundation, and the Great Lakes Seaway Trail have added to the March 6 Great Lakes Underwater conference program at SUNY Oswego.
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2010 Great Lakes Underwater Set for March 6
Great Lakes Shipwrecks - Press Release
Feb 11, 2010
Nov 06, 2015
The discovery of the Great Lakes’ oldest confirmed shipwreck – a British warship used in the American Revolution - is the keynote presentation for the March 6, 2010 Great Lakes Underwater conference at SUNY Oswego, Oswego, NY.
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Great Lakes Seaway Trail Project Wins National Scenic Byway Award
Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Feb 11, 2010
Feb 11, 2010
The “2007 Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes Seaway Trail Project” received a 2009 Scenic Byway Award for Interpretation during the National Scenic Byways 2009 Conference in Denver, Colorado, in August.
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Great Lakes Seaway Trail Maritime Heritage Poster Goes to School in NY and PA
Poster part of award-winning project, a partnership of NYSG and others
Oct 16, 2009
Oct 16, 2009
Education News > Education News
This poster is part of award-winning project, a partnership of NYSG, the Great Lakes Seaway Trail and the New York State Scenic Byways Program. The project includes the "Dive the Seaway Trail" program (coordinated by NYSG), whick encourages divers, history buffs and travelers to explore the full length of the freshwater byway to discover “only-found-here” shipwrecks, 28 historic lighthouses and maritime museums.
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NOAA's Coastal Services Magazine Notes NYSG Dive Theme Partnerships
Great Lakes Shipwrecks - News
Aug 11, 2009
Nov 06, 2015
NYSG's Dive Theme Partnerships profiled in the July/August 2009 issue of NOAA's Coastal Services Magazine.
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2009's Great Lakes Seaway Trail Experience Series is Underway
Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Jun 12, 2009
Jun 12, 2009
2009's Great Lakes Seaway Trail Experience Series kicks off June 13th with noted shipwreck explorer Jim Kennard.
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Great Lakes Underwater 2009
Great Lakes Shipwrecks - News
Mar 16, 2009
Nov 06, 2015
Great Lakes Underwater 2009 will be held on Saturday, March 7th, 2009 at the SUNY Oswego Campus Center Auditorium.
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