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Experience of a Macrophyte Survey Volunteer: Ellie Huang

It’s a cool day and you are wading through the tranquil waters of Canandaigua Lake. Suddenly, a sharp pain shoots through your foot. You have just stepped on one of the troublesome invasive species in the Finger Lakes region—a water…

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Water Quality Update for August 26, 2022

WATER QUALITY UPDATE August 26, 2022 Current Lake Conditions: Harmful Algae Blooms: 3 Confirmed Blooms Average Secchi Disk Water Clarity: 5.8 meters Average Surface Water Temperature: 75.3 F Lake Level: 687.97 feet above sea level (desired level 688.41) Main gates have been closed all summer and feeder canal…

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Water Quaity Update for August 20, 2022

WATER QUALITY UPDATE August 20, 2022 Current Lake Conditions: Harmful Algae Blooms: No Blooms Reported Average Secchi Disk Water Clarity: 6.0 meters Average Surface Water Temperature: 76.0 F Lake Level: 687.89  feet above sea level (desired level 688.46)  Main gates have been closed all summer and…

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Water Quality Update for August 12, 2022

Current Lake Conditions: Harmful Algae Blooms: No Blooms Reported Average Secchi Disk Water Clarity: 6.28 meters Average Surface Water Temperature: 76.3 F Lake Level: 687.92 feet above sea level (desired level 688.5) – Drought conditions have substantially reduced inflow to the lake, direct…

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Water Quality Update for August 5, 2022

WATER QUALITY UPDATE August 5, 2022 Current Lake Conditions: Harmful Algae Blooms: No Blooms Reported Average Secchi Disk Water Clarity: 5.82 meters Average Surface Water Temperature: 77.4 F Lake Level: 687.98 feet above sea level Good afternoon everyone! We will keep this week’s update short and…

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Water Quality Update for July 29, 2022

WATER QUALITY UPDATE July 29, 2022 Current Lake Conditions: Harmful Algae Blooms: No Blooms Reported Average Secchi Disk Water Clarity: 5.25 meters Average Surface Water Temperature: 76.3 F Lake Level: 688.12 feet above sea level We’ve had a lot of touchpoints around the lake this week…

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Water Quality Update for July 22, 2022

WATER QUALITY UPDATE July 22, 2022 Current Lake Conditions: Harmful Algae Blooms: No Blooms Reported Average Secchi Disk Water Clarity: 4.47 meters Average Surface Water Temperature: 75.2 F Lake Level (as reported by the City of Canandaigua Wastewater Treatment Facility on 7/18/22): Current level:…

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Water Quality Update for July 15, 2022

WATER QUALITY UPDATE July 15, 2022 Current Lake Conditions: Harmful Algae Blooms: No Blooms Reported Average Secchi Disk Water Clarity: 5.68 meters Average Surface Water Temperature: 74.6 F Lake Level (as reported by the City of Canandaigua Wastewater Treatment Facility on 7/11/22): Current…

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND NATURE EXPLORATION EVENTS COMING SOON

The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association and Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) invite the public to participate in EVERY FAMILY OUTSIDE:  programs designed to educate while exploring nature and all the region has to offer! Canandaigua, NY, May 27, 2022- The…

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10 Native Plants to Add to Your Garden This Spring

  Spring Has Sprung! We’ve got 10 Native Plants that will make a great addition to your garden this year. Native plants help support our wildlife and ecosystems by providing nectar for pollinators, shelter for species like caterpillars, and food…

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