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GENEVA, N.Y. – If you’ve spent time along Seneca Lake’s shoreline during the summer, you may have noticed green, stringy algae clinging to rocks or washing up in mats along the water’s edge. This is likely Cladophora, a naturally occurring green algae that is common in clear, nutrient-rich freshwater lakes. In small amounts, Cladophora plays a helpful...

GENEVA, N.Y. – The 2025 edition of our Summer Guide & Business Directory is now available. This resource is designed for anyone who loves Seneca Lake—whether you’re a resident, visitor, volunteer, or business owner. Inside the guide, you’ll find: Water quality updates, including the latest on harmful algal blooms and invasive species Highlights from our...

Funding supports efforts to protect vital hemlock trees and preserve water quality in the Seneca Lake watershed GENEVA, N.Y. – Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association is thrilled to announce that the Rose Family Foundation is providing over $50,000 in funding to support the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) assessment project. This important milestone allows Pure Waters to map,...

Since beginning in 1991, the SNPR Program has now provided funding to 19 different projects throughout the watershed! 2024 was a really exciting year for our Sediment, Nutrient, and Pollution Reduction Program (SNPR). Pure Waters provides the needed local match for larger state and/or federal grant dollars so that best management practices can be implemented...