oneida county environmental assessment by madailein murphy fifth grade tamarac elementary school
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Oneida CountyEnvironmental
Assessment
By Madailein MurphyFifth grade
Tamarac elementary school
Where is your county?
Oneida countyLand 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: Habitat
Oneida 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!