ALBANY, New York, Sept. 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2024: * * * National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Designation Makes Lake Ontario New York's First National Marine Sanctuary & 16th Site Nationwide New "Underwater Park" Protects Over 1,700 Square Miles of Great Lakes Maritime History * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) historic designation of the Lake Onta  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 6 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Growing up visiting national parks, Dr. Mary Larson viewed archaeology as no different from any other regular job. Now, she reflects on her time as an archaeologist as something full of wonder and whimsy. Larson serves as Oklahoma State University's associate dean for distinctive collections but is not originally from Oklahoma. She grew up on her family's farm in western Pennsylvania, where they grew grapes   more