Plan Onondaga

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first public meeting for Naturally Connected Onondaga: Countywide Greenways + Blueways Plan!

We were thrilled by the turnout and the thoughtful conversations we had throughout the evening. Instead of a traditional presentation, the meeting was designed as an interactive open house, giving community members the opportunity to explore different topics, visit activity stations, and share their ideas directly with our project team.

From parks and trails to waterways and future connections, attendees provided valuable insight that will help shape the vision for a more connected Onondaga County.

Couldn’t make it? You can still participate! Our online crowdsourcing map is now live. Help us identify parks, trails, waterways, scenic destinations, and other outdoor recreation assets that should be included in our inventory.

🌿 Visit the project website and contribute here: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/630d7ae331194600b464ca7ba40b297b

Stay tuned for additional opportunities to get involved as the project continues!

We're excited to support the Village of Manlius as they update their Comprehensive Plan and pursue NY Forward funding. Help shape the community's vision for the future by sharing your input!

🌱 Applications are now being accepted for Onondaga County Agricultural Grant Program! Eligible projects can receive up to $15,000 to support agritourism and agricultural production initiatives that strengthen our local farming community.

The application can be found at:
https://agriculture.onondaga.gov/2026-agricultural-grant-program/

🌿🚶‍♀️💧 Help shape the future of Onondaga County’s trails, waterways, and outdoor connections!

Join us on Tuesday June 16 at 5 PM at the Onondaga Lake Visitors Center for an interactive public meeting on the countywide Greenways + Blueways Plan. Learn about the project, share your ideas, and help identify opportunities to better connect our communities, parks, and natural resources.

Your input today helps build the trails and waterway connections of tomorrow. Onondaga County Parks

Show love to a local business! 😍 Tell us which farmers and producers to spotlight for our 2026 "Farmer Friday" feature. (There's no cost to the business for this.)

Another successful Planning Symposium in the books! 🎉 Yesterday marked the Onondaga County Planning Federation 37th Annual Planning Symposium. Our team joined many local leaders and community members to participate in trainings where we heard from over 20 different presenters as well as this year’s keynote speaker, President and CEO of Saratoga Economic Development Corporation J. Gregory Connors.

As we prepare for the unprecedented growth in our community, training and education play an important role in coordinating and collaborating with our local partners to create successful plans for our community. Thank you to our Onondaga County Team and partners for putting together such a great event! 👏

To learn more about the Onondaga County Planning Federation, visit: https://onondagacountyplanningfederation.com/

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Explore the Onondaga County “Ag Mapper” to determine if your land is already in an
Agricultural District:
https://socpa.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=1ae5312cc92c4add939f56f4dbc622fd

Download an addition request form: http://ongov.net/planning/documents/FORM-AA2026.pdf

Visit our website: http://ongov.net/planning/agdist.html

🚜 Did you know? New York State’s Agricultural Districts help protect our most productive farmland by keeping it viable, vibrant, and growing. These districts provide key incentives and protections that help prevent farmland from being converted to non-ag uses.

🍎 Good news for landowners: You can now request to add or remove properties from Ag District 1!

DEADLINE: January 30th, 2026

Link: http://ongov.net/planning/agdist.html