Ischua Creek Recreational Use Advisory Lifted

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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) lifted the recreational use advisory for Ischua Creek in Cattaraugus County after water quality sampling and data collection showed improved conditions. The advisory was initially issued due to environmental impacts from wastewater discharged by the Great Lakes Cheese facility, which caused low dissolved oxygen levels and a fish and wildlife die-off. The DEC required a civil penalty and environmental benefit project from the facility and continues to monitor water quality to ensure compliance and protection of the creek.