skaneateles lake

The Finger Lakes Land Trust has purchased 218 acres near Bear Swamp State Forest in Cayuga County. Bear Swamp Creek, a key tributary to the lake, runs through the site, helping to filter water and support wildlife habitats.

The funding fulfills a state commitment to support conservation and mitigation projects.

The Finger Lakes Land Trust received a grant from the state and plan on using to regulate private property near the source of Syracuse's drinking water.

The first in a series of the Skaneateles Lake watershed public meetings focused on water quality, concerns and implementation of the NYS DEC's Nine Element Plan.

Elevated precipitation can feed more water runoff into our region’s lakes.

The state's environmental conservation agency launched its annual tracking tool to warn community members about the potentially toxic events.

The City of Syracuse and Skaneateles Lake stakeholders are preparing to try out some new technology in an effort to address harmful algal blooms that affect swimming and the water supply.

Community groups in Skaneateles want to expand the discussion around climate change and the impacts it’s having on Central New York. Academic experts and…

Syracuse and Onondaga county officials are continuing to ensure that tap water stays clear of toxins after recent tests revealed low levels of algae had…

Beaches in Skaneateles are still closed as experts continue to test the algal blooms for toxins. As a precaution, Clift Park and Skaneateles Country Club…