1654: Salt springs are discovered on the shores of the lake
1793: Commercial salt production begins
1880: Onondaga Lake is a popular resort area (hotels, parks, beaches, etc)
1884: The Solvay Process Company begins production of soda ash
1918: The Solvay Process Company begins production of organic chemicals
1940: Swimming is banned
1946: Mercury wastes are directly discharged into lake
1973: New York State bans phosphorus in laundry detergents
1986: Allied closes soda ash manufacturing operations
1989: Attorney General files a complaint against Allied-Signal Corp. for pollution violations
1994: Aquatic restoration projects begin
2000: Onondaga Lake partnership created to promote awareness of environmental issues
(http://www.onlakepartners.org/p12011.html)
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