Big questions. Local experts. A deeper look at Seneca Lake.
Seneca Lake Deep Dive is a webinar series by Seneca Lake Pure Waters featuring experts and research from around the watershed to keep you updated on the most pressing issues and activities affecting our lake!
Upcoming Webinar
Past Webinars and Talks
| DATE | TOPIC | WATCH | TRANSCRIPT |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 2026 Annual Meeting Hear updates on Pure Waters' work, a presentation invasive species in our watershed, HABS & Phosphorus, and more! | WATCH | |
| September 2025 | 2025 Annual Meeting Hear updates on Pure Waters' work, including hemlock protection, stream flow monitoring, the Nearshore Dock Program, and more. | WATCH | |
| May 2026 | 2026 Water Quality Symposium Ian Smith, Lydia Martin & Dr. Roxanne Razavi Hear from regional experts about current research, projects, and issues affecting water quality in Seneca Lake and the watershed. | WATCH | |
| May 2025 | 2025 Water Quality Symposium Ian Smith, Lexie Davis & Rick Smith Explore floodplain restoration, harmful algal blooms, foam, PFAS, and other issues affecting Seneca Lake water quality. | WATCH | |
| June 2026 | Understanding Harmful Algal Blooms Mark Petzold Explore the connection between phosphorus and HABs and the work underway to reduce nutrient pollution and protect Seneca Lake. | WATCH | Read |
| June 2026 | Hydrogeology and Lake Level Bill Kappel Learn how Seneca Lake fits into the regional water system and how lake levels and river flows are managed throughout the Oswego River Basin. | WATCH | |
| July 2026 | The Mystery of the Seneca Drums Jed P. Sparks Explore the science, history, and folklore behind the mysterious booming sounds that have echoed around Seneca Lake for generations. | WATCH | Read |
| Feburary 2026 | What You Need to Know About Spotted Lanternfly & Box Tree Moth Thom Allgaier Learn about two invasive species of concern, what to look for, and why early detection matters. | WATCH | |
| August 2026 | Protecting the Finger Lakes from Invasive Species Laurel Williams Learn about invasive species threatening the Finger Lakes, aquatic plants of concern, and how community monitoring can help protect our waters. | WATCH | Read |
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Interested in our Annual Reports, LakeWatch Newsletters, or other updates? Go to our Reports & Publications or News pages. Browse the latest publications to stay informed about our work to protect Seneca Lake and the surrounding watershed.




