Author: CLWA23

Celebrating 14 Years of Clarity: The Secchi Disk Program’s Contribution to Water Quality Science in Canandaigua Lake

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

Posted in Lake Monitoring

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

Posted in Lake Friendly Living

Lake Friendly Property Tour

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.

Posted in Lake Friendly Living Tagged with:

Winter 2024 Newsletter

2024/Winter Newsletter by CLWA

Posted in News

Saving the Hemlocks: One Member’s Story to Protect a Family Camp

Saving the Hemlocks: One Member’s Story to Protect a Family Camp CLWA is pleased to feature this article penned by CLWA Member Bill Hochadel.  As I pull onto our driveway off Monks Rd. I so look forward to a slow

Posted in Terrestrial Invasive Species

Storm Event Water Quality Testing for E. coli in Streams Feeding Canandaigua Lake

Storm Event Water Quality Testing for E. coli in Streams Feeding Canandaigua Lake CLWA volunteers, trained by Community Science Institute (CSI), Ithaca, NY collected samples from streams draining into Canandaigua Lake during 2021, 2022 and 2023. Samples were collected and

Posted in Lake Monitoring, Water Quality Updates Tagged with: ,