Lake-Related Links

Canandaigua Lake Watershed Council
Lead agency overseeing the protection of the Canandaigua Lake watershed.  Consists of publicly elected representatives from each of the fourteen watershed and water purveying municipalities. Goal is to maintain and enhance high water quality through education, research, restoration and, if necessary, regulation.  Site provides access to the Watershed Management Plan, monitoring programs, publications, lake level reports, and much more.

Finger Lakes - Lake Ontario Watershed Protection Alliance (FLLOWPA)
Coalition of all 25 counties in New York State's Lake Ontario drainage basin. Fosters coordinated watershed management programs across the Lake Ontario Basin based on local needs.

Canandaigua Lake Visions
Website dedicated to fostering communication about and stewardship of the Canandaigua Lake Watershed environment and the development activity within it.

Ontario County Docking and Mooring Law
Focuses on regulating the uses and number of facilities allowed per lineal foot of lakeshore of a parcel.


Land Preservation

Finger Lakes Land Trust
Since 1989 has worked to protect the natural integrity of the Finger Lakes Region. Protected thousands of acres of wetlands, streams, meadows, forests, farmlands and shrublands throughout the region.   Examples: South Hill (Middlesex), Grimes Glen (Naples), and the new South Bristol Overlook.
 
The Nature Conservancy
Though global, also works with private landowners to preserve lands through conservation easements.  Example:  Watershed on Coy Road.


Tourist Resources

Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce
Site offers a wealth of information for people living in and visiting the Canandaigua area:  places to stay, things to do, facilities for groups and meetings, and much more.

Canandaigua Lake Parks
Brief description of area parks, camping, accommodations, attractions, and more.

The Finger Lakes Connection
Comprehensive resource for all the Finger Lakes region offers.

Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance
Site provides information about places to stay, things to do, places to eat, and much more in the greater Finger Lakes region.

New York Wine and Culinary Center
Designed to engage, excite and inspire people in a celebration of New York wine and food. Educational and experiential gateway to New York State's incredible wine, food and culinary industries.


State

Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
Dedicated to conserving, improving, and protecting New York's natural resources and environment.

Boating Licenses
General information about licenses needed to operate boats and jet skis.

DEC Fishing Licensing                 
General information about fishing in Canandaigua Lake, the Finger Lakes region, and other parts of New York State.

New York State Department of Health
Watershed Protection and Partnership Council, coastal resources, waterfronts.

Health Advisories of Eating Sportfish
Among its many responsibilities, provides health advice associated with eating sportfish.

New York State Department of State
Watershed Protection and Partnership Council, coastal resources, waterfronts.

National

Center for Watershed Protection
Non-profit corporation that provides local governments, activists, and watershed organizations around the country with the technical tools for protecting some of the nation's most precious natural resources: our streams, lakes and rivers. Has developed and disseminated a multi-disciplinary strategy to watershed protection that encompasses watershed planning, watershed restoration, stormwater management, watershed research, better site design, education and outreach, and watershed training.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Laws, regulations, and guidance regarding all aspects of protecting the environment.

Local Government Websites

Bristol, Town of

Canandaigua, City of

Canandaigua, Town of

Gorham, Town of

Hopewell, Town of

Italy, Town of

Middlesex, Town of

Naples, Village of

Ontario County

Potter, Town of

South Bristol, Town of