During spring and fall migrations, the bird observatory says it's possible to see as many as 130 different species of songbirds at Braddock Bay.
Senator Schumer says the area used to be even more of a hot-spot for bird watchers and ornithological research.
"Bird enthusiasts came from around the state and the region. Wildlife specialists came from all over the world came to Braddock Bay to observe the unique wildlife that made their home here in the bay's wetlands."
But over the course of the last few decades, natural disasters and erosion have threatened the habitats of these animals, and species like the Black Tern have stopped nesting in the area completely.
Schumer says a restoration project funded by the federal government could bring those birds back. The EPA has promised $9.5 million toward building back wetlands, removing invasive species, and creating a barrier beach to protect the bay from future storms.
Schumer says the Braddock Bay Restoration Plan was designed by the Army Corps of Engineers, with input from locals.
"There were a couple of options on the table but the preferred plan, the loftiest, was the best option, the local option. Rather than make temporary repairs, we said, let's fully restore the bay."
Schumer says he hopes this project will encourage more tourism to the area.
"The good old days, when this bay was a center of boating and recreation and tourism and home owners will be back soon and that is great great great news."
This project will be funded through the EPA's Great Lakes Restorative Initiative. Schumer says the project will be put to bid in mid-August and they hope to begin construction as soon as January 2016.
