Oneida CountyEnvironmental

Assessment

By Madailein MurphyFifth grade

Tamarac elementary school

Where is your county? Oneida county

Land area: 1213 sq. mi.Water area: 44.4 sq. mi.

Oneida was formed in 1978. Oneida county has many lakes,

forests and rivers. The Oneida Native Americans

occupied this county and a few other counties in early 1600s.

Today Utica is the largest city and hold the county seat.

The population of the county is 234,878.

Background

Oneida County & The Mohawk River Valley

Parts of a County: HabitatOneida Lake

Parts of a County: Habitat

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Kernan Pond (A), Long Lake (B), Lost Pond (C), Mack Pond (D), Mudhole Pond (E), Poplar Pond (F), Round Lake (G), Round Pond (H)

Other Habitats

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Turkey Creek (A), Silver Creek (B), Beaver Creek (C), Gridley Creek (D), Otter Lake Outlet (E), Graham Creek (F), Gorton Brook (G), Sixmile Creek (H), Gifford Creek (I)

Other Habitats

Industry: Agriculture

What is a climate smart community?

A climate Smart community is when a community comes together to make the world a better place.

There is one climate smart community in Oneida county.

CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES

CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES

The Village of Boonville is a member of the Climate Smart Community.

Sources of Energy in Oneida County

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Waste Facilities in Oneida County

A transfer Station in the countyA landfull in the county

A Fun Fact about my County is… There is only one renewable energy facility in this

county.

Questions? Comments? Concerns?

Thank You!