Advanced Treatment Methods Can Remove Psychiatric Medicines From the Water
Research – News
Aug 15, 2023
May 31, 2025
Investigators in a NYSG-funded research study examined the potential harmful effects of psychiatric medicines for New York’s Great Lakes and its estuaries.
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New York Sea Grant Research: 2021 Results and Impacts
Research - News
Aug 09, 2022
May 31, 2025
For 50 years, New York Sea Grant has been supporting university-based research related to a variety of marine, Hudson estuary, and Great Lakes topics and issues.
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Great Lakes Research Consortium Celebrates 35 Years of Great Lakes Science
Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Apr 13, 2021
May 31, 2025
Highlights of the report include a handful of small grants — on topics such as contaminants of emerging concern and harmful algal blooms — that have had big impacts.
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Earth Day at 50: New York Sea Grant looks at the past, present, and future
Education - News
Apr 21, 2020
May 31, 2025
In celebration of 50 years of Earth Day, NYSG joins NOAA, its federal parent agency, to examine some of its education programs that are making a measurable difference for the environment.
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In Media: Study Examines How Sewage Plants Can Remove Medicines from Wastewater
Research - News
Mar 31, 2020
May 31, 2025
A NYSG-funded study of seven wastewater treatment plants in the Eastern United States reveals a mixed record when it comes to removing medicines such as antibiotics and antidepressants.
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In Media: Study Examines Efficiency of Medicine Removal from Wastewater Treatment Plants
Research - News
Feb 14, 2020
Jul 15, 2020
The study, funded by New York Sea Grant, was published as the cover story in the journal Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology
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NY Sea Grant Extension Educators Receive National, Great Lakes Network Honors
Great Lakes Coastal Community Development Program / Coastal Youth Education - News
Oct 25, 2019
May 31, 2025
NYSG Extension educators received special recognition at the 2019 Great Lakes Sea Grant Network and National Sea Grant Extension Assembly meetings.
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Help Protect New York's Waterways: Participate in Drug Take Back Day October 26
Return Unwanted Medicines - News
Oct 21, 2019
Nov 29, 2019
This federally-designated day for collection of waste pharmaceuticals prevents the entry of such products as antibiotics, blood pressure regulators, pain medications, tranquilizers, and hormones, into state waterways and drinking supply sources.
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New York Coastlines, Early Winter 2018
Publications - Articles / Web Extras
Dec 19, 2018
Aug 18, 2022
NYSG's latest e-newsletter, New York Coastlines, has come ashore. Check out the Winter '18 edition, which features our latest fellowship as well as stories on coastal tourism, flood resiliency, stewardship, climate challenges and more ...
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On Air: NYSG's Great Lakes Educator Receives Award, Standing Ovation at National Conference
Great Lakes Coastal Youth Education - News
Dec 10, 2018
Nov 14, 2019
WBFO's Angelica Morrison talks with Great Lakes expert Helen Domske about her recent award and her reaction after receiving a standing ovation.
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Help Protect New York's Waterways: Participate in Drug Take Back Day October 27
Return Unwanted Medicines - News
Oct 22, 2018
Nov 14, 2019
This federally-designated day for collection of waste pharmaceuticals prevents the entry of such products as antibiotics, blood pressure regulators, pain medications, tranquilizers, and hormones, into state waterways and drinking supply sources.
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Helen Domske receives IAGLR’s Vallentyne Award, Among Others, For Her Excellence in Education
Great Lakes Coastal Youth Education - Press Release
Aug 22, 2018
Nov 14, 2019
Domske’s nearly 40 years of research and outreach are exemplary. The NYSG Coastal Education Specialist has interacted on a highly effective level with a wide variety of audiences.
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New York Coastlines, Spring 2018
Publications - Articles / Web Extras
May 11, 2018
Aug 18, 2022
NY Coastlines—NYSG's flagship publication—and its news archive, Currents, highlight news, events and other activities from our coastal program's various research, extension and education endeavors throughout NY's marine and Great Lakes waters.
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On Air: Community Matters – Water Politics: Saving the Great Lakes
Great Lakes Coastal Youth Education - News
Apr 27, 2018
Nov 14, 2019
RFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Dr. Sherri “Sam” Mason with Fredonia State and Helen Domske with NY Sea Grant.
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Help Protect the Great Lakes: Participate in Drug Take Back Day April 28
Return Unwanted Medicines - News
Mar 14, 2018
Nov 14, 2019
This federally-designated day for collection of waste pharmaceuticals prevents the entry of such products as antibiotics, blood pressure regulators, pain medications, tranquilizers, and hormones, into state waterways and drinking supply sources.
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New York Coastlines, Fall 2017
Publications - Articles / Web Extras
Oct 23, 2017
Nov 14, 2019
Features include: How Does Sea Grant Benefit You? ... Surveying Lake Ontario Basin communities about springtime flooding ... Are you prepared for the next hurricane or severe storm? ... Also Upcoming Events and other NYSG research, extension and education stories.
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Why Take Drugs Back on October 28th? New York Sea Grant Guide has Answers
Return Unwanted Medicines - News
Oct 06, 2017
Nov 14, 2019
On Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the U.S. DEA will give the New Yorkers their 14th statewide opportunity in 7 years to safely dispose of unwanted medicines rather than pour them down the drain, potentially impacting water quality and marine life.
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On Air: Why Take Drugs Back on April 29? New York Sea Grant Guide has Answers
Return Unwanted Medicines - News
Apr 28, 2017
Nov 14, 2019
For Spring 2017's National Drug Take-Back Day and beyond, we offer some environmentally-friendly cleaning tips for your medicine cabinet.
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Help Protect New York's Waterways on Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 22nd and Everyday
Return Unwanted Medicines - News
Oct 21, 2016
Nov 14, 2019
For National Drug Take-Back Day and beyond, we offer some environmentally-friendly cleaning tips for your medicine cabinet.
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New York Sea Grant Announces New Omnibus Research Projects
Publications: New York Coastlines, Spring/Summer 2016
Jun 09, 2016
Nov 14, 2019
Mitigating the impacts of climate change and human activities on coastal community resilience, water quality and fisheries restoration are themes that connect New York Sea Grant’s newly funded 2016-2017 Omnibus research projects funded through the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration.
Impacts of Climate Change and Ocean Acidification on Economically Important Shellfish in New York: Are There Effective Mitigation and Adaptation Measures?
Climate change is...
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Sea Grant Reminds You to "Take Back" Your Unwanted Medicines on Saturday, April 30th
Return Unwanted Medicines - News
Apr 29, 2016
Nov 14, 2019
For National Drug Take-Back Day and beyond, we offer some environmentally-friendly spring cleaning tips for your medicine cabinet
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Sea Grant Brings "A Dose of Reality" to USDEA's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Days
Return Unwanted Medicines - News
May 02, 2014
Nov 14, 2019
Since the inception of the Great Lakes Sea Grant Network's "Dose of Reality" campaign, more than 2 million pills were collected at drug drop-off events in the five states. The National Take Back Days have removed a combined 3.4 million pounds of medication from circulation.
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NYSG Specialists and Sea Grant Network Campaigns Lauded for Their Successes
Extension - News
Dec 15, 2013
Nov 14, 2019
From a Visionary Career Leadership Award to Two Top 100 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Success Stories, New York Sea Grant specialists are acknowledged for their work in maintaining seafood safety standards and keeping pharmaceuticals, personal care products and invasive species out of New York's waterways.
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Fact Sheet: Lake Erie
New York Coastlines, Summer 2013
Aug 10, 2013
Aug 02, 2020
This four-page fact sheet addresses invasive species, harmful algal blooms and other concerns for the shallowest, but one of the most productive Great Lakes in the system.
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NYSG 'Greens Up' 2013 Earth Day Fests in NYC, on Long Island
Education - News
Apr 17, 2013
Nov 14, 2019
There are plenty of stewardship and green-friendly activities and events to go around, from Stony Brook University on Long Island to Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn. NYSG will be in attendance at Earth Day festivals on both campuses, with resources and news on current stewardship activities and initiatives.
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NYSG Urging April 27 Take Back Day Participation to Help Keep Drugs Out of Great Lakes
Return Unwanted Medicines - Press Release
Apr 05, 2013
Nov 14, 2019
On April 27, 2013 — the 5th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day — drugstores, police departments and other locations nationwide will accept unwanted or unused prescription drugs.
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NYSG's Extension Specialists Honored for Excellence in 2012
Extension - News
Apr 03, 2013
Nov 14, 2019
In October 2012, two of New York Sea Grant's (NYSG) were honored for excellence by the Great Lakes Sea Grant Extension Network. The acknowledged efforts of Helen Domske, Buffalo, and Dave MacNeill, Oswego would add to that of a handful of other NYSG specialists who received their own recognitions within the year.
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New York Sea Grant to Assist Four Great Lakes Restoration Initiatives
Great Lakes Extension - Press Release
Mar 14, 2013
Nov 14, 2019
NYSG will collaborate on four Great Lakes Restoration Initiative projects. Award-winning educators David B. MacNeill, a fisheries specialist, and coastal education specialist Helen M. Domske will be key partners in efforts.
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NY Great Lakes Coastal Educators Honored for Excellence
Great Lakes Extension - Press Release
Feb 26, 2013
Nov 14, 2019
In Fall 2012, two Great Lakes coastal issue extension educators - Helen M. Domske, Buffalo, and David B. MacNeill, Oswego - were honored for excellence by the Great Lakes Sea Grant Extension Network.
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September 29th National Take Back Day: You Can Help Keep Drugs Out of Great Lakes
Return Unwanted Medicines - Press Release
Sep 26, 2012
Aug 02, 2020
It’s time for another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, September 29th, 2012 and NYSG coastal educators are encouraging New York residents to participate in the opportunity to properly dispose of unwanted or unused prescription drugs to keep the pharmaceuticals out of the Great Lakes.
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Just Throw Out Your Unwanted Meds? Sea Grant Programs Weigh In
Return Unwanted Medicines - News
May 31, 2012
Nov 14, 2019
A recent paper published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, cites that you do not need to wait for a collection event o get rid of that unwanted medicine, encouraging individuals to "just throw them out." Sea Grant programs throughout the Great Lakes region, though, have been working on an educational campaign for several years that says otherwise.
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NYSG Coastal Youth Educator on Keeping Pharmaceuticals out of Waterways
Return Unwanted Medicines - News
May 04, 2012
May 08, 2012
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day was last weekend, but 'take-back' programs aren't the only way to help keep harmful pharmaceuticals out of New York's Great Lakes and other waterways. Here, NYSG provides some quick tips in this brief Q&A.
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NYSG Urging April 28th Take-Back Participation to Keep Drugs Out of Great Lakes
Return Unwanted Medicines - Press Release
Apr 23, 2012
Aug 28, 2012
The 4th annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, April 28, 2012 across the U.S. New York Sea Grant officials are encouraging people to participate in the opportunity to properly dispose of unwanted or unused prescription drugs to keep the pharmaceuticals out of the Great Lakes.
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'Dose of Reality' Campaign in NYC
Return Unwanted Medicines - News
Mar 06, 2012
Aug 02, 2020
Sea Grant and the American Veterinary Medical Association are informing audiences on the issue of medicine disposal on the CBS JumboTron “Super Screen” in Times Square. A 15-second spot as part of the "Dose of Reality" Campaign will run from late December 2011 through March 31, 2012.
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Dose of Reality Campaign
New York Coastlines, Winter 2012
Mar 01, 2012
Apr 17, 2012
NYSG's coastal education specialist has been working with other specialists throughout Sea Grant’s Great Lakes programs for the past year on this education-based the campaign funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
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Long Island Sound: Ours to protect, restore, and enjoy
Long Island Sound Study - News
Jul 13, 2011
Sep 10, 2017
Although so much has been done to protect and restore Long Island Sound, there is much left to do. Each of us affects the Sound in some way so it is up to all of us to work to keep it healthy and safe for our use.
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Dose of Reality: Sea Grant Educates on Unwanted Meds
New York Coastlines, Spring 2011
Jun 14, 2011
Jun 14, 2011
NYSG has partnered with the Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant programs to help consumers act to keep unwanted medications and chemicals out of the Great Lakes.
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Keeping Chemicals Out of Our Waterways
Dose of Reality: Campaign - News
May 31, 2011
Jan 16, 2020
Sea Grant programs throughout the Great Lakes are educating consumers on proper disposal of unwanted pharmaceuticals. And, as seen in a recent Your News Now clip, dumping your unwanted pharmaceuticals in the toilet may have negative impacts on the environment, killing fish and plant life.
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Dose of Reality: Keeping Chemicals Out of Our Waterways
Return Unwanted Medicines - News
Apr 28, 2011
Aug 28, 2012
Sea Grant programs throughout the Great Lakes are educating consumers on proper disposal of unwanted pharmaceuticals.
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NYSG, Others Ranked in NOAA's State of Sea Grant Report
Jan 13, 2011
Sep 10, 2017
Late last year, the National Sea Grant Advisory Board released a first-ever comprehensive annual report of the state of NOAA's Sea Grant programs nationwide.
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Dose of Reality: Keeping Chemicals Out of Our Waterways
Nov 05, 2010
Nov 05, 2010
Sea Grant programs in PA, NY, OH and IL-IN are educating people about problems with pharmaceuticals, personal care products.
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Sea Grant's Return Unwanted Medicines & Personal Care Products Education
Nov 05, 2010
Nov 14, 2019
Details Sea Grant's Return Unwanted Medicines education efforts since 2009.
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National Estuary Day & International Coastal Cleanup Day
Sep 20, 2010
Sep 10, 2017
National Estuary Day and International Coastal Cleanup Day are both on Saturday, Sept 25th. How will you be helping this weekend?
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Return Unwanted Medicines Event A Success
New York Coastlines, Spring 2009
Jul 16, 2009
Jul 16, 2009
Resources related to SBU's Spring '09 "Return Unwanted Medicines" event are now available, including a comprehensive "how-to" guide on holding a successful take-back event of your own without outside funding.
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Follow-up from April's Successful Return Unwanted Medicines Event
Jun 10, 2009
Jun 10, 2009
Following this past spring's “Return Unwanted Medicines” event held in in Setauket, NY
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Sea Grant, Partners Sponsor Free Program for Unwanted Medicines
Mar 03, 2009
Mar 03, 2009
How can you keep your family healthy and Long Island waters clean? Don’t flush your unwanted medicines! Instead, return them for proper disposal during our one-time collection event on Saturday, April 18, 2009 in Setauket, NY.
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