ADD YOUR VOICE: Annual Appeal.
CLWA is a member-supported organization. So every member’s voice matters. And every dollar you give sustains citizen science, watershed education, and youth outreach to protect our lake for generations to come.
Your donation today will help sustain critical programs for the coming year.
Science in Action
In 2026 so far, 72 volunteers have tracked 60+ harmful algal blooms, contributing valuable data to help scientists better understand bloom patterns and lake conditions. Our new weather station – now online – makes current lake data accessible to all. This year, we expanded stream monitoring into two key streams – Deep Run and Gage Gully – to better understand how nutrients and run-off affects water quality. Seventeen years of secchi disk data offers scientists insight into seasonal trends and lake health.
Community in Action
Through our Lake Friendly Living programs—like rain barrel workshops and the new Wood Library Rain Garden—residents are learning simple ways to reduce runoff. Volunteers also removed hundreds of pounds of invasive frogbit, keeping our waters open and healthy.
Inspiring the Next Generation
More than 3,000 students explored lake protection this year, including 370 sixth graders who learned how to stop aquatic invaders. Our Summer Water & Wildlife Camp gave kids hands-on experience as future lake stewards.
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.