CyanoHABs (Harmful Algal Blooms): 11 Blooms Reported, 5 Confirmed Average Secchi Disk Water Clarity: 6.8 meters Average Surface Water Temperature: 75 .5 F On Tuesday, July 23rd, we shared a mid-week update notifying the public that blooms were observed on…
CLWA received 6 reports this afternoon from the northeast side of the lake from volunteers and the public reporting cyanoHABs. The reports ranged from observations of green-tinted water to cyanobacteria forming surface streaks. Deep Run public beach was closed…
CyanoHABs (Harmful Algal Blooms): No Blooms Reported Average Secchi Disk Water Clarity: 4.1 meters Average Surface Water Temperature: 75 F Friday, July 19 2024 – Today marks the official start of the volunteer cyanoHABs monitoring program for Canandaigua Lake. This…
CLWA was pleased to recognize several individuals and organizations at our annual meeting on Thursday. June 27th at Star Cider. Read more about the tremendous impact they make on the watershed! Finger Lakes Land Trust: Partner in Protection, accepted by…
July 17, 2024 – Volunteers joined the Finger Lakes PRISM (Partnership for Invasive Species Management) and CLWA in the West River on Wednesday to assist with managing Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). The main target species was water chestnut (Trapa natans)…
July 2, 2024 The CLWA team was out bright and early Sunday morning participating in the first round of sampling for a study investigating the occurrence of perchlorate in lakes following fireworks displays. The study is led by the North…
As we dive into the first official week of summer, we’re excited to bring you the first of our weekly water quality updates. Every Friday, you can expect an email from us with the latest information on water quality conditions…
CLWA is in the enviable position of having a deep bench of trained volunteers collecting various water quality parameters through the multiple programs directed by the Aquatic Citizen Science Committee. Celebrating its 14th anniversary this year, our longest-running effort is…
For several years, CLWA has partnered with the Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Ontario and Yates Counties to co-sponsor an annual Soil Health Workshop, held each February or March. The workshops provide an opportunity to learn about new programs…
Shoreline Stewards: Molly & Ed Shill Join us on the East Side of Canandaigua Lake as we explore a lake-friendly property. From eco-conscious landscaping to innovative stormwater management, discover how sustainable shoreline development can help support biodiversity and clean water.…