Summary
The county is reviewing two bids for a state-funded study of Fall Creek to identify water quality, sediment, and flood storage projects. Cornell is involved since the creek supplies its water.
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Last discussed Aug 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded by a state DEC grant; no county financial responsibility for the study itself.
Drinking water suppliers, including the City of Ithaca and Cornell, and residents near the creek who benefit from reduced sediment and flooding.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee - Regular Meeting — August 6, 2026
Two $75,000 state-funded studies are inventorying stream problems to prioritize fixes like bank stabilization, culverts, and floodplain reconnection. A draft Six Mile Creek report comes to the committee this fall — a roadmap for future grant-funded water and flood projects.
Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee - Regular Meeting — February 5, 2026
The county is reviewing two bids for a state-funded study of Fall Creek to identify water quality, sediment, and flood storage projects. Cornell is involved since the creek supplies its water.
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