Seneca Nation Environmental

Seneca Nation Environmental To preserve and protect our land base, our environment and our natural resources for use by the future generations of our people.

*** Temporary Closing Notice ***The Transfer Station will be temporarily closed from July 6th to July 10th for heavy equ...
06/23/2026

*** Temporary Closing Notice ***
The Transfer Station will be temporarily closed from July 6th to July 10th for heavy equipment operation training.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

**SWIM ADVISORY IN EFFECT**Water sample testing at 16 Seneca Nation recreational waterway sites began the week after Mem...
06/22/2026

**SWIM ADVISORY IN EFFECT**
Water sample testing at 16 Seneca Nation recreational waterway sites began the week after Memorial Day and will take place weekly until Labor Day. The water samples are analyzed for elevated contaminants that may pose a threat to human health.
Results from the samples collected on 6/22/2026 indicate that the bacteria levels were above the recommended limits for recreational use at the FOLLOWING listed waterway locations:

ALLEGANY TERRITORY
Vandalia Bridge
Junction Boat Launch
Main St. Bridge
Highbanks
Hillview

CATTARAUGUS TERRITORY
Pinewoods Beach
Aldrich St. Ext.
Newtown Beach
North Branch of Clear Creek (Taylor Hollow)
Castile Creek (Burning Springs Rd)
Thruway Bridge
Catt. Creek Harbor
**It is recommended that you do not ingest or submerge yourself in the above-listed waters at this time.**

NO ADVISORIES for the following:
Allegany-Indian Park, Twin Ponds, or Bear Claw
Cattaraugus-Nation Beach

Additionally, keep in mind that recreational activities such as swimming (submersion) should be avoided in all environmental waters (creeks, streams, beaches) for 72 hours following a storm event. Elevated bacterial levels can persist after a rainstorm, depending on the storm's intensity, runoff volume, and current water conditions.
Please get in touch with the Seneca Nation, Environmental Protection Department at (716) 532-2546 or email [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.

We're getting close to opening day! The new Cattaraugus Transfer Station will help to prevent illegal dumping on Territo...
06/16/2026

We're getting close to opening day! The new Cattaraugus Transfer Station will help to prevent illegal dumping on Territory and mitigate costs incurred for large item drop-off events. Tickets can be purchased at the Seneca One Stop in Irving; payment is not accepted on site. Here’s all you need to know when the Transfer Station opens on June 22, 2026.

PUBLIC NOTICE from the Seneca Nation Environmental Department
05/19/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE from the Seneca Nation Environmental Department

The Seneca Nation Transfer Station on the Cattaraugus Territory will be opening later this month, May 2026. The Transfer...
05/06/2026

The Seneca Nation Transfer Station on the Cattaraugus Territory will be opening later this month, May 2026. The Transfer Station is a centralized location where community members can safely drop off waste & large items for proper disposal and recycling. The Transfer Station is important to our community as it prevents illegal dumping, which impacts our environment, and offsets the cost of expensive large item disposal. Here is some helpful information to get our community up to speed on what to expect, such as:
♻️What materials are accepted
♻️How the drop-off process works
♻️Fee & ticket information
♻️Hours of operation

For questions or comments, please reach out to the EPD Office by calling (716) 532-4900.

It's that time of year! Community Cleanup! Join the Environmental Department in helping keep our territories clean. Lunc...
04/01/2026

It's that time of year! Community Cleanup! Join the Environmental Department in helping keep our territories clean. Lunch provided while supplies last. All participants will be entered for door prize raffles! For any questions, contact E.P.D. at 716-532-2546. 🌎💙💚

📅Allegany Territory- April 6th
📍Allegany Community Center

📅Cattaraugus Territory- April 8th
📍Cattaraugus Wellness Center

The draft Water Quality Standards (WQS) public comment period has been extended to April 24, 2026. EPD has prepared Draf...
03/31/2026

The draft Water Quality Standards (WQS) public comment period has been extended to April 24, 2026. EPD has prepared Draft Water Quality Standards that establish clear and enforceable criteria to protect all waters within the Nation’s exterior boundaries. These standards define the Nation’s designated uses, including, fishing, gathering, cultural and ceremonial practices, subsistence activities, aquatic life, source water protections, and recreation and sets the protective pollutant thresholds necessary to uphold those uses. The draft WQS can be reviewed here:https://sni.org/app/uploads/2021/12/Seneca-Nation-Water-Quality-Standards-final-2025.pdf

Comments may be submitted by:
Email: [email protected] (Reply with ATTN: Comments to Proposed Water Quality Standards)

Hand Deliver to:
• Cattaraugus EPD Office – 84 Iroquois Dr. Irving NY 14081
• Allegany EPD Office – 814 Broad St. Salamanca NY 14779

Mail: with Attention to Jordan Buffalo
• Cattaraugus EPD – 84 Iroquois Dr. Irving NY 14081
• Allegany EPD – 814 Broad St. Salamanca NY 14779
All comments must be received no later than 5:00pm on April 24, 2026.

For questions or copies of the Draft Standards:
Jordan Parker Buffalo, Water Quality Program Manager, SN EPD
Phone: 716-532-2546 ext 5474
Email: [email protected]

🚨 Public Notice – Sewage Discharge Alert 🚨Issued: March 29, 2026The Town of Perrysburg has reported an untreated sewage ...
03/30/2026

🚨 Public Notice – Sewage Discharge Alert 🚨
Issued: March 29, 2026

The Town of Perrysburg has reported an untreated sewage discharge affecting Thatcher Brook in the Gowanda area.

📍 Location: Near 162 Aldrich St, Gowanda
🌊 Waterbody Affected: Thatcher Brook
🕒 Duration: Approximately 115 minutes
💧 Estimated Volume: 2,500 gallons

Cause: Blockage due to excessive rags and non-organic debris in the system

Public Areas Potentially Impacted:
• Fishing areas along Thatcher Brook

⚠️ Community members are advised to:
• Avoid contact with water in Thatcher Brook until further notice
• Refrain from fishing or recreational activities in the area
• Keep children and pets away from the water

Crews have stopped the discharge and are actively working to clear the blockage and manage the situation.

We will share updates as more information becomes available.

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