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05/30/2026

“Dive into the latest science from Cayuga Lake”

📣Register today for our Community Conference on June 10th, live ONLINE by Zoom! 6:30-8:00pm.

👉Registration link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nn47Jsg5R861DrvP0C-Gcg #/registration

🐟Dive into the latest science from Cayuga Lake! Join regional experts for a community conversation exploring what recent harmful algal bloom monitoring and fisheries surveys are revealing about the health, ecology, and future of the lake we all share.

05/23/2026

⚓️ Navigation lights or docking lights?

Memorial Day Weekend 🇺🇸 is here in the Finger Lakes and while the weather forecast might not be the best, boat traffic is sure to pick up.

And that means more boats with their headlights on after sunset.

While this article isn’t referencing NYS, it’s the rule of the water nonetheless.

https://lakemartinboaters.com/2023/03/09/docking-lights-are-not-headlights/

Stay safe out there and cheers to getting out on the lake!

Whats the big deal with docking lights? It’s all about night vision. Boaters should be aware that docking lights are not head lights and should only be used when you are approaching a dock.

05/19/2026

Dear Network members, supporters, and everyone who cares about clean water:

A new issue of CLWN’s full-length Network News has arrived and you can read it now online! Printed copies will soon be landing in the mailboxes of all members to enjoy off-screen.

READ ONLINE HERE 👇
cayugalake.org/wp-content/uploads/2026-iWinterSpring-CLWN-NN-WEB.pdf

This 16-page edition highlights watershed restoration, clean water planning, invasive species management, community stewardship, and the people working together to protect Cayuga Lake.

Inside this issue:
🌿 The first Friends of Cayuga Lake restoration project is complete in Shelter Valley
💧 A closer look at Cayuga Lake’s new phosphorus clean water plan (TMDL)
⚡ Updates on the proposed Lansing datacenter development and the former Cayuga Power Plant site
🚣 Community paddles, shoreline exploration, and aquatic invasive species education
🧤 Embrace the Lake cleanups continuing across the watershed
🥤 Local conversations and action around plastics and microplastic pollution
👋 Meet Sarah Eckel, CLWN’s first Director of Community Engagement
🌲 Invasive species updates on water chestnut and hemlock woolly adelgid
📸 Watershed celebrations, photo challenge highlights, and the 2025 David Morehouse Award
🌅 The new Cayuga Lake Watershed Fund and investments in the future of the lake

Thank you for being part of the Network that helps protect Cayuga Lake, and thank you to everyone who contributed to this issue!

05/14/2026

Lakeshore Neighbors, this might be a good opportunity to learn what can be planted on your shorelines to mitigate shoreline erosion.

If you haven't been to The Plantsmen Nursery give them a visit - tons of great native plants, trees and flowers.

🌱 Save your spot for our Lake Friendly Living Awareness Month event!

Join the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network, The History Center in Tompkins County, and The Plantsmen Nursery for a special morning exploring how native plants can help protect and strengthen our watershed.

🌼 Learn which native species are best suited for:
Rain gardens
Shoreline buffers
Pollinator habitat
Climate-resilient landscapes & more!

We’ll also share how today’s lake-friendly actions build on generations of care for Cayuga Lake and its watershed.

📍 The Plantsmen Nursery, Groton
📅 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 10–11 AM

Bring your questions, leave with inspiration (and plants!). Attendees receive 10% off at the nursery.

Space is limited for this free event!
Register at cayugalake.org

05/13/2026

Thanks to Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association for bringing the local community together and to Big aLICe Brewing FLX for hosting.

Great to see people talking and sharing Lake Friendly Living best practices across the (and having a sip together!).

Did you know that your lake's watershed organization promotes the same Lake Friendly Living pledge as the others? Find yours here:

Cayuga Lake Watershed Network
Owasco Watershed Lake Association
Skaneateles Lake Association
Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association
Otisco Lake Preservation Association
Keuka Lake Association
Conesus Lake Association
Honeoye Valley Association

Find out more about the coalition of lake organizations and more about your lake if it isn't listed above: Finger Lakes Regional Watershed Alliance

05/07/2026

This is not category where we want to be in the top ranks in the nation.

Communities in New York rely heavily on property taxes to fund local governments and schools.

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

“Tourism officials said that translates into an estimated $600 in annual tax relief for each household in the county.”

Tourism officials in Cayuga County say visitors spent more than $157 million locally in 2024, supporting jobs, businesses, and local tax revenue across the county as communities marked National Travel and Tourism Week this week. The Cayuga County Convention & Visitors Bureau joined destinations acro...

05/06/2026

Due to elevated water levels on Seneca Lake, combined with continued wind-driven wave action, shoreline erosion and dock damage remain serious risks across the region. The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services has offered to come as soon as tomorrow to inspect damage, and they need addresses to review. Even with a short delay requested, residents must report damage now so locations can be included.

If your property has been impacted, please email your address, a brief description of the damage, and photos if possible to your county, and copy us on the email:

Schuyler County: [email protected]
Ontario County: [email protected]
Seneca County: [email protected]
Yates County: [email protected]
Copy: [email protected]

This information will directly support coordination with state officials and help ensure impacted areas are assessed. The faster damage is reported, the faster support can be brought to the region. Please share immediately!

05/02/2026

** No Wake Advisory – No Wake Zones within 500 feet of shore **
Location: Cross Lake, the Seneca River, and all of our area lakes and waterways where levels are high.
Due to the recent rainfall Cross Lake, the Seneca River, and other area waterways remain at high levels. Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck is advising that a “no wake zone” be observed within 500 feet of shore when boating.
Boaters should also be aware of floating debris and hazards in the water that may not be visible from the surface.
Anyone boating on Cross Lake, the Seneca River, or any of our lakes and waterways should respect a no wake zone within 500 feet of shore, especially when water levels are high due to the potential for shore damage.