Seneca-Cayuga Environmental Department

08/04/2026

07/29/2026

♻️ Here are the locations of our recycling stations for Green Corn!

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with where they will be located throughout the grounds.

Reminder: These recycling stations are for aluminum cans and plastic items only. Your participation helps keep our ceremonial grounds clean and supports the Environmental Department's recycling efforts.

Thank you for doing your part to protect our environment! 🌎♻️

07/21/2026

Your contribution helps keep our ceremonial grounds clean and protects our environment for future generations. This recycling initiative is proudly implemented by the Environmental Department to support a cleaner, healthier community.

07/21/2026

Seneca-Cayuga Environmental Department Hard at work! These are photos of water quality sampling done on Grand Lake!

07/15/2026

🌿Hoop House Update!🌿

This year's crop yield is in full swing!

Next week, we will start storing crops to prepare for the offering at this year's Greencorn ceremonies!

We are so proud of our Hoop House specialist, Jim, for all of his hard work and dedication!

Have questions regarding the tribe's food sovereignty project?
Let us know!

07/14/2026

This morning, we conducted stream sampling at four stream sites within tribal jurisdiction.

We collected samples from Sycamore Creek, Elk River, Buffalo Creek, and Buffalo Confluence.

All water quality data is available at mywaterway.epa.gov.

07/02/2026

This week, we had the pleasure of watching the Tar Creek Apprenticeship students graduate from the program.

We are so proud of every student that participated this year, and we are inspired by what you've accomplished in such a short time.

To the eight Seneca-Cayuga students that participated this year, we thank you for the terrific example you set for the future generations of our nation, and we cannot wait to see what you accomplish next.

Carry this experience with you and never forget that you have the ability to change this world for the better. Nya:wëh.

07/01/2026

If you attended General Council in June of 2025, you might remember the seed paper that the environmental department distributed to tribal members before the meeting began.

We handed out many seeds embedded in recycled biodegradable paper such as wildflowers, peppers, and tomatoes. As it was our first year making something like this, we handed them out and hoped for the best, never hearing a word about it in the following year.

That was, until we received a message this past Saturday from a tribal member who planted her tomato seed paper in her garden.

Thank you so much, Meichelle Culhane for reaching out with your success story! We are so happy to see that the seed paper was able to help you in your cultivation journey!

"Last year I got a piece of paper with a SC tomato seed on it... You said, 'just plant it'. I did and maybe for the first time in my lifetime I will have something I grew for Ceremonies at Green corn! TYVM. This is the tomato plant today. 6.27.2026" -Meichelle

Do you have a seed paper success story?
Are you interested in seeing more seed paper from us?
Let us know!

06/25/2026

Know when to help and when to walk away!

If unsure, always call a rescue before interfering.

This!

06/24/2026

Swimming Advisory Notice

A swimming advisory is currently in effect for the northern areas of Grand Lake due to elevated E. coli levels. This is an advisory, not a restriction. Swimming and other water activities are not restricted, but we encourage residents and visitors to use caution and make informed decisions before entering the water.

If you choose to swim, avoid swallowing water, avoid swimming with open cuts or when ill, and shower after water contact. This advisory is intended to provide important public health information while additional monitoring continues.

Please see the advisory below for more information. Feel free to contact us with any additional questions or concerns.