If You See Something, Here's Who and How To Say Something

As many of you are aware of the tragic and sad environmental disaster that took place on Ischua Creek down below Franklinville last August I just want to provide everyone with an update on how WNYTU has addressed the issue. Letters were sent to NYDEC Region 9 directors, the Fisheries Bureau Chief and the DEC Commissioner expressing our outrage and concern about what we feel was a preventable event. The chapter asked for an expedited response on what caused this to occur, how to prevent something like this happening again and a reclamation/remediation plan to help restore the 8 to 10 miles of creek that were affected. We will continue to closely monitor the situation and provide updates. I would like to ask everyone to please be vigilant and observant about any issues or potential water quality problems (strange colored water, excessive algae- particularly sewage fungus) or substantial numbers of dead fish (not just one or two along a section of creek) in all Western New York waters and contact NYDEC at the numbers below in the following order:

Law Enforcement in Buffalo – 716-851-7050

DEC Tip Line – 844-332-3267

DEC Spill Response – 716-851-7220

Division of Water – 716 -851-7070

Jim Markham, Region 9 Fish Manager – 716 -379-6383

Scott Cornett – 716-379-6390

I would like to emphasize that you call all of these numbers to increase the likelihood there will be a quick response. You can also reach out to WNYTU. If you see something, please say something. The fish and environment thank you.