Recent News

Onondaga County Executive Opens New Deep Water Fishing Pier at Onondaga Lake

Onondaga County Executive Opens New Deep Water Fishing Pier at Onondaga Lake

Get Involved

Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps

To learn more about the Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps or participate in future activities, please contact Chris Lajewski at montezuma@audubon.org or call 315-365-3588.

Home » Gallery "Former LCP Site"

Photos & Videos: Former LCP Site

After completion of previous cleanup phases, a permanent multi-layer cap is now in place at the former LCP Chemicals site isolating remaining contaminants from the environment.

September 2016 - After completion of previous cleanup phases, a permanent multi-layer cap is now in place at the former LCP Chemicals site isolating remaining contaminants from the environment.
Before placement of the cap, remediation included mercury removal, excavation of contaminated soil, installation of a groundwater collection system, and construction of an underground cutoff wall.

September 2016 - Before placement of the cap, remediation included mercury removal, excavation of contaminated soil, installation of a groundwater collection system, and construction of an underground cutoff wall.
After remediation at the former LCP Chemicals site, approximately 20 acres of habitat were restored in 2007, including 12 acres of wetlands.

May 2015 - After remediation at the former LCP Chemicals site, approximately 20 acres of habitat were restored in 2007, including 12 acres of wetlands.

Restoration continues at the former LCP Chemicals site under the direction of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

May 2015 - Restoration continues at the former LCP Chemicals site under the direction of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Former LCP site

November 2014 - Former LCP site
Former LCP site (center right)

June 2013 - Former LCP site (center right)
Former LCP site

October 2012 - Former LCP site
LCP wetlands continue to thrive five years later

October 2012 - LCP wetlands continue to thrive five years later
Work progresses at former LCP site

April 2012 - Work progresses at former LCP site
Work continues at former LCP site

October 2011 - Work continues at former LCP site
Former LCP site

July 2011 - Former LCP site
Former LCP site

July 2011 - Former LCP site
Former LCP site

June 2011 - Former LCP site
Material movement at LCP site

December 2010 - Material movement at LCP site
Barrier Wall Construction

September 2005 - Barrier Wall Construction
Barrier Wall Construction

September 2005 - Barrier Wall Construction
LCP Site

September 2005 - LCP Site
Soil Filter

September 2005 - Soil Filter

Soil Washing Process

September 2005 - Soil Washing Process
Soil Washing System

September 2005 - Soil Washing System
Soil Washing System

September 2005 - Soil Washing System
LCP Site Remediation

September 2005 - LCP Site Remediation
Barrier Wall Construction

August 2005 - Barrier Wall Construction
Site Remediation

August 2005 - Site Remediation
Soil Excavation

August 2005 - Soil Excavation

Barrier Wall Construction

August 2005 - Barrier Wall Construction