HEALTHY LAND. CLEAN WATER.

Canandaigua Lake’s future depends upon all of us to be responsible stewards.

CLWA is a non-profit, membership-based organization that works to preserve, protect, and restore Canandaigua Lake and its watershed for future generations to enjoy and explore.

Join today and do your part to help ensure a healthy lake!

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YEAR END ANNUAL APPEAL

Your generosity powers the science, education, and advocacy Canandaigua Lake needs. Please donate today!

MAKE YOUR ANNUAL APPEAL DONATION TODAY

2025 CALENDAR PRE-SALE ORDER OPEN

Celebrate the beauty of Canandaigua Lake year-round in the 2025 Photo Calendar. Order yours today at the link below.

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Protecting the Canandaigua Lake watershed for future generations to enjoy and explore 🌱🌊

Looking for holiday gifts that show love for the l

Looking for holiday gifts that show love for the lake? 🫶🏼CLWA has some fun items to check out:

* CLWA beanies in heather grey or blue ($25)
* 2025 photo calendar ($15)
* Set of eight note cards ($6.50)

Call the CLWA office at 585-394-5030 to schedule pick up. We can take cash check or credit card.

Happy holidays everyone!

CLWA gives a shout-out to Finger Lakes Extrusion,

CLWA gives a shout-out to Finger Lakes Extrusion, one of our top business membership donors. Thank you for your company’s continued support of the CLWA mission to protect, preserve, and restore Canandaigua Lake and its watershed. We and the lake are so grateful! With your generosity and commitment to the community, we can continue our important work. For more information on Finger Lakes Extrusion visit www.flextubing.com.

Photo by Kim Smith

Giving Tuesday, you say? We’d be remiss not to

Giving Tuesday, you say?

We’d be remiss not to shout out the incredible volunteers who have been giving back EVERY SINGLE TUESDAY for the past three years as part of a groundbreaking research study with SUNY ESF. Today marks the last Tuesday of sampling—a bittersweet conclusion to an initiative that is helping us better understand changes in our algal community and the impact of nearshore nutrients.

CLWA volunteers are truly the backbone of this organization. These 7 dedicated individuals braved the elements year-round—yes, even breaking through ice with a hatchet (!) to collect their Tuesday samples. Their unwavering dedication to the science is nothing short of inspiring.

This Giving Tuesday, we want to celebrate Neil Atkins, Elaine Messina, Sally Napolitano, Susan Carpenter, Cynthia Mellen Smith, Lynn Thurston, and Steve Zumbo. Thank you for giving your time, effort, and passion to CLWA. It has made us a stronger organization.

Thank you for making a difference! 💙

Your generosity powers the science, education, and

Your generosity powers the science, education, and advocacy that Canandaigua Lake needs.

Donate to our Annual Appeal campaign today and make a lasting impact on our watershed.

https://www.canandaigualakeassoc.org/get-involved/year-end-appeal/

DATE CHANGE: When: From December 5th to December 1

DATE CHANGE: When: From December 5th to December 11th 2024, 4:00-5:00 PM
Where: The Wood Library, Hamlin Room Side A
What: Children’s Program on coniferous trees

Learn about coniferous trees and make your very own holiday tree with the Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association’s watershed educator at The Wood Library! This program is best suited for grades 1st- 5th grade but other ages are welcome. Register at the Wood Library event page at the link below:

https://woodlibrary.librarycalendar.com/event/watershed-association-coniferous-trees-20468

We hope to see you there!

As we gather with family and friends this Thanksgi

As we gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving season, we are reminded of the many reasons we are grateful—chief among them, YOU - our volunteers and supporters.

Your commitment to advancing science, supporting education, and advocating for the protection of Canandaigua Lake and its watershed is the foundation of everything we do. Whether you have participated in water quality monitoring, helped spread awareness about critical environmental issues, supported our events, or contributed to our programs, your involvement makes a meaningful difference.

This year, your dedication has helped us navigate challenges like harmful algal blooms, enhance educational outreach, and champion projects like the rain garden demonstration at Wood Library. These successes would not have been possible without the time, energy, and passion our volunteers so generously give.

Thank you for being part of this vital work.

From all of us at CLWA, we wish you and your family a Thanksgiving filled with warmth and gratitude.

- Lindsay & Lindsey

The latest edition of Lake Matters is in, and here

The latest edition of Lake Matters is in, and here’s what’s inside:

• 2024 Annual Appeal is Underway.. Your generosity powers the science, education, and advocacy that Canandaigua Lake needs.
• The Rain Garden Project at the Wood Library has broken ground!
• A Special thank you to the Canandaigua Rotary for their support of the Water & wildlife Summer Camp
• CLWA beanies and hats make a great holiday gift 🧢

Happy reading! https://conta.cc/4fWcIds

CLWA gives a shout-out to Marks Engineering, one o

CLWA gives a shout-out to Marks Engineering, one of our top business membership donors, for their continued support for the CLWA mission to protect, preserve, and restore Canandaigua Lake and its watershed. With your generosity and commitment to the community, we can continue our important work. For more information on Marks Engineering, visit www.marksengineering.com. Learn more about all the great work the team at Marks Engineering is doing below!

“Our engineering firm is dedicated to supporting the Canandaigua Lake Watershed through our expertise in designing watershed-compliant and environmentally compatible wastewater systems. As locals who grew up enjoying the lake and its surroundings, our team understands the unique importance of preserving this cherished resource. When assisting property owners in developing their land, we provide guidance on essential issues like drainage, erosion, sediment control, and wastewater management. Our goal is to help clients create beautiful, functional spaces while fostering stewardship of Canandaigua Lake and the land that sustains it. We also have a Landscape Architect on staff who is an expert in native species, and helps our clients on the lake fulfill requirements of various municipalities in landscape design!”

- Marks Engineering Team

Photo by Stephen Barsell

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