Public Notice: SRMT Water Quality Standards Triennial Review
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, Environment Division is seeking public comments on proposed revisions to the Water Quality Standards (Standards). These Standards apply to surface waters and groundwaters of the Tribe and are implemented under the authority of the Federal Clean Water Act.
Please send written comments to Tony David, Program Manager of Water Resources, 412 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY 13655 or email to tony.david@srmt-nsn.gov by close of business Ohiarihko:wa/July 26, 2013.
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Community Assistance Requested to Report Observed Female Snapping Turtle Nesting:
SRMT Environment Division and their designated agents are seeking landowner assistance to report observed female snapping turtle nests and property access approval provided a viable nest exists. The target ‘study boundary’ for snapping turtle nests includes Akwesasne, Massena, Louisville, and Brasher. Nests within 300-meters from the river are preferred, but we´ll respond to all reports within the study boundary. They may be observed nesting in gardens, sandy areas adjacent to pools, adjacent rivers or roads. Please contact SRMT Environment Division at 518-358-5937 to report female snapping turtle nesting activity.
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Forestry Notice To The Community Concerning Tree Debris Removal Services
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe's Forestry Resources program will be starting its dead and down tree woody debris removal project very soon with plans to start work the first week of June 2013. The Environment Division will be accepting work orders in the form of Permission/Waiver forms at their office on 449 Frogtown Road, Akwesasne. The program will operate for 6-weeks only as resources are very limited. No services will be provided without a signed form from the landowner.
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Free Yard Tree Service Available
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, Environment Division is offering community members an opportunity to assess their yard trees at no cost to them. As part of the Tribe's Urban and Community Forestry project the Environment Division will be assessing trees throughout the US side of the reservation by identifying yard trees, their health and numbers.
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Going Fishing?
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) St. Lawrence River AOC (Area of Concern) program is seeking fish showing signs of external anomalies (tumors, lesions, ulcers, etc…) for analysis. These fish samples will be used to determine if fish tumors are a significant impairment to the beneficial use of the waters of the St. Lawrence River AOC at Massena/Akwesasne.
To submit a fish, please keep in a live well or on ice – do not freeze, until fish can be delivered to the Environment Division, 449 Frogtown Road, Akwesasne.
For more information, visit our St. Lawrence River AOC page or call Mary LaFrance or Matthew Thompson at the Environment Division (518) 358-5937.

St. Lawrence River Seasonal Photography Contest
The St. Lawrence River Area of Concern (AOC) program at the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) and The Friends of the Robert Moses State Park (RMSP) Nature Center have formed this partnership to raise awareness of Beneficial Use Impairments (BUIs) in the St. Lawrence River AOC at Massena and Akwesasne and to promote appreciation for its natural beauty. This photography contest is designed to get community members of all ages from Massena and Akwesasne outdoors by asking them to showcase what they love about the environment along the St. Lawrence River all year long.
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Community Assistance Requested
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, Environment Division is updating its spill response plans including the development of a Geographic Response Plan (GRP). The GRP identifies resources that can be used in the event of a spill affecting rivers and streams. Resources that would be used in responding to water borne spills include boom, absorbents, vehicles, boats and locations to place critical equipment.

The Environment Division is asking for the community’s help in identifying boat launches in and around Akwesasne that land owners are willing to provide access to allow materials, personnel and equipment to be launched from. If you have docking facilities and road access to them and are interested in cooperating with the Environment Division for spill response and planning please contact Les Benedict or Matt Thompson at (518) 358-5937 for further details.