The Economic Times

In 1996, New York flagged Upper Tonawanda Creek as a water-supply concern. 16 years later, NYSDEC removed it from the impaired list after farm BMPs improved water quality

New York's Tonawanda Creek was once impaired by agricultural pollution. Farmers implemented best management practices to reduce soil erosion and nutrient runoff. Water quality monitoring showed significant improvements after these conservation efforts. Grants supported these practices, which helped meet state water standards.