Clean Water Is the Foundation of Everything

GENEVA, N.Y. – When people think about protecting Seneca Lake, they often picture environmental advocacy in isolation. But during a recent conversation on the FLX Morning Show, Ben Klein, Association Director of Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association (Pure Waters), emphasized that the work is about much more than conservation alone, likening the organization to a...

Hemlock Tree Treatment Update

GENEVA, N.Y. – Slow and steady progress continues in our efforts to treat hemlock trees affected by the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. While state agencies are working to protect hemlocks on public lands and in state parks, Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association (Pure Waters) is focused on hemlocks located on private property—particularly those flanking cold-water streams...

First Day Hikes Near You

GENEVA, N.Y. – Looking for a simple, refreshing way to kick off the New Year? First Day Hikes are a great excuse to get outside on January 1, 2026 and start the year with fresh air, movement, and a little perspective. First Day Hikes are happening all across New York State, hosted by parks, trail...

Seneca Lake Update: HABs, Hemlocks, and More

GENEVA, N.Y. – Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association (Pure Waters) President Bill Roege recently joined FLX Morning Podcast last week to share updates on Pure Waters’ work, including invasive species management, water quality monitoring, municipal engagement, and the annual appeal. The conversation highlighted a busy year of progress, unusual trends on the lake, and the...

Seneca Lake Family Legacy: Protecting Generations of Memories

GENEVA, N.Y. – For the Hansen–Duell family, Seneca Lake has been a summer sanctuary for more than 80 years. It all began in 1940, when Nelson and Florence Hansen sought a peaceful retreat from the bustling Himrod Eagle Hotel. Back then, the shoreline was mostly untouched—quiet stretches of swampy land dotted with a few cottages,...

Ben Klein Named Association Director of Pure Waters

GENEVA, N.Y. – Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association is pleased to announce Benjamin Klein as its new Association Director. Klein brings over 16 years of experience in journalism, media, and communications, and will lead Pure Waters’ efforts to protect and enhance the health of Seneca Lake and its watershed. A native of Long Island, N.Y.,...

Fall 2025 LakeWatch: Updates from Across Seneca Lake

GENEVA, N.Y. – Curious about what’s happening on Seneca Lake? The Fall 2025 LakeWatch newsletter is here, packed with updates from across the watershed. With summer behind us and fall in full swing (and dare I say, winter creeping in?!), we’re excited to share our summer highlights and what’s ahead. Inside this issue: The Good,...

Ten Years Protecting Seneca Lake: The Story of Dan Corbett

GENEVA, N.Y. – Volunteers are the backbone of Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association (Pure Waters), contributing thousands of hours each year to protect our lake. With nearly 200 dedicated individuals, they support everything from citizen science to event coordination, making a real difference in preserving Seneca Lake for future generations. This week, I had the...

Early Insights from the 2025 HABs Season

GENEVA, N.Y. – The Cyanobacteria Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) season is not necessarily over, but the worst is most probably behind us. The good news is that it was not as intense as last year. The bad news is that HABs are still with us. HABs continued to occur across the Finger Lakes this year...

PURE Brew Collaboration Raises $8,021 for Seneca Lake

GENEVA, N.Y. – Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association (Pure Waters) is beyond grateful to the Seneca Lake Order of Brewers (SLOBs) and Grist Iron Brewing Company for presenting us with a donation of $8,021 raised through this year’s PURE Pils collaboration brew. The check was presented last night, September 23, 2025, at a reception hosted...