This series contains files on the establishment of enforceable water quality standards for interstate and coastal waters. The Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1965 required each state to adopt water quality standards applicable to interstate waters within or on its borders. The Department of Health's Division of Pure Waters drafted the New York standards. Files include reports, hearing summaries, correspondence, memorandums, and maps.
Creator
New York (State). Division of Pure Waters
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This series consists of a petition by residents of Erie County protesting the granting of licenses for the use of pound nets for fishing in Lake Erie, a letter from the Mohican Rod and Gun Club applying for the appointment of special fish and game protectors, and an application to the commissioner to stock pikeperch in the Allegheny River.
Creator
New York (State). Forest, Fish and Game Commission
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Survey and field notes of portions of the Allegany Indian Reservation
Series Number
B1549
Summary
This series consists of copies of a dependent re-survey of portions of the boundary of the Allegany Indian Reservation and portions of the village lines within the reservation at Cattauragus County, New York. Included are two copies of a survey map and a forty-four page duplicate copy of associated field notes. The city of Salamanca is located on land leased from the Indians. These records probably relate to a dispute which occurred when the long-term lease of that property ended.
Creator
New York (State). Board of Geographic Names
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Survey map of extension of Genesee Valley Canal from Olean to Mill Grove Pond
Series Number
A0854
Summary
This is a map of survey lines for a 6.7 mile extension of the Genesee Valley Canal from Olean to Mill Grove Pond. Authorized in 1857 and brought into use in August 1859, the map includes names of villages; property owners along the proposed extension route; significant buildings; locks; tollgates; survey stations; topographic shadings; woodland areas; and bodies of water.
Access Restrictions
Restricted: Map extremely fragile.Use under supervision or with assistance of archivist due to fragile condition.