SUPPORT REQUESTED: Annual Appeal.

This past year, CLWA has continued to stand as the voice for our lake—protecting its waters, educating our community, and advancing the science that keeps it healthy for generations to come. 

Join Us in Protecting Canandaigua Lake

Your gift today directly supports the programs that keep our lake and watershed healthy—from citizen science and invasive species removal to student education and community outreach. Every donation, no matter the size, helps us collect critical data, engage volunteers, and inspire the next generation of lake stewards. With your support, we can meet today’s challenges and ensure Canandaigua Lake remains a vibrant, thriving resource for our community and future generations.

Every dollar counts, and every donor makes a difference. Donate Today! Together, we can continue protecting Canandaigua Lake for generations.

Your donation today will help sustain critical programs for the coming year.

Water Quality Monitoring and Research: Your contribution supports critical efforts to study and monitor cyanoHABs and other threats to the lake, helping to advance the understanding of long-term solutions.

Lake Stewardship and Environmental Education Program: An informed community can help drive change. Through programs for both adults and students, we empower the community to adopt lake-friendly practices that reduce pollution and minimize runoff

Advocacy for Lake Protection: We are dedicated to strengthening local and regional partnerships to influence policies that prioritize the health of Canandaigua Lake and the Finger Lakes region.

Together, we can make a lasting difference in preserving the health of Canandaigua Lake.

The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization. Our Tax ID is 16-1071349. 

Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. A copy of the organization’s most recent financial report may be obtained from the New York State Attorney General’s Charities Bureau, 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005, by calling (212) 416-8686, or by visiting www.charitiesnys.com. You may also request recent financial reports by contacting CLWA directly at 144 Mill Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 or by calling (585) 394-5030.