The village of solvays goal is to mitigate the loss of trees along the erie canal recreational trail adjacent to belle isle road with the planting of new trees in the corridor

The first phase of the tree planting project has been implemented and 44 trees have been planted. The village of solvay is applying for the second phase of the tree planting project and will plant an additional 56 trees along the trail to the intersection of belle isle road and mathews avenue. Award purpose: this project addresses the preferred restoration alternative of habitat enhancement and enhancement of public recreational use (as described in the 2017 onondaga lake natural resource damage assessment restoration plan and environmental assessment). Activities to be performed include: planting 56 trees along the erie canal recreational trail adjacent to belle isle road to the intersection of belle isle road and mathews avenue (U.S. Fish and wildlife service will be involved with review and approval of the design and trees species provide guidance and technical support and immediately halt an activity if performance specifications are not met), watering, maintenance, and monitoring. Deliverables include: planting of trees and documentation of completed habitat and public use enhancements. Expected outcomes include: 1) improvement and restoration of the health of the onondaga lake watershed 2) preservation of natural areas and restoration of habitats for wildlife and 3) recreational enhancements to the onondaga lake watershed. Intended beneficiaries on the project include the public and the natural resources within the onondaga lake watershed.