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FERC Update
September 24, 2026

Lake Level Update: Where Things Stand

GENEVA, N.Y. – We continue to hear questions and concerns from residents about Seneca Lake levels and the malfunction of low-level Gate #4 at the Seneca Falls Development. Those concerns are understandable, especially after a year that has created issues for homeowners, boaters, and more due to high and low water conditions. Pure Waters has...
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Vulcan Infrastructure and Power
September 11, 2026

Pure Waters Supports Moratorium on Data Center Development

GENEVA, N.Y. – Greenidge Generation in Dresden has been pivoting from its Bitcoin mining business to an AI Data Center. Their transition involves a name change to Vulcan Infrastructure and Power (VIP). There has been pushback on Data Centers around the country and in NYS. Governor Hochul signed an Executive Order to establish a 1...
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Volunteer Recognition: The Rose Family Foundation
September 11, 2026

Seneca Lake Pure Waters 2026 Volunteer Recognition

GENEVA, N.Y. – Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association (Pure Waters) is proud to recognize the volunteers, community partners, and continuous supporters whose dedication makes the work to protect Seneca Lake possible. Over 170 volunteers contribute their time and expertise to water quality monitoring, environmental stewardship, education, outreach, and other programs throughout the Seneca Lake watershed. ...
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Eight years ago we were very glad to see the NYS Canal Corporation and Sessler Brothers show up.
September 3, 2026

Looking Back: The 2018 Seneca Lake Flood

GENEVA, N.Y. – Eight years can feel like a long time. And then you come across a photograph from August 2018, and suddenly it doesn’t feel all that long ago. For those who lived through the flooding around Seneca Lake that summer, these images may bring back memories they’d rather leave in the past. For...
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Benthic Cyanobacteria
August 27, 2026

Benthic Cyanobacteria Identified in Seneca Lake

GENEVA, N.Y. – Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association (Pure Waters) is asking the public to be aware of benthic cyanobacteria following a recent identification in Seneca Lake. Pure Waters recently received several photos of unusual debris in the lake near Lakeshore Landing, north of Sampson State Park. After consultation with the Finger Lakes Institute (FLI),...
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LaBarr Farms
August 21, 2026

Water Quality Update: August 21, 2026

GENEVA, N.Y. – As we head into the second half of August, Seneca Lake continues to have no confirmed harmful algal bloom (HAB) reports, while low lake levels remain an area of concern. Pure Waters continues to monitor these conditions closely as we move into late summer. Read the full interactive Water Quality Update for...
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FERC Rule 206 Complaint Seneca Lake Low Water 20260813
August 14, 2026

Pure Waters Files Formal FERC Complaint Over Low Seneca Lake Water Levels

GENEVA, N.Y. – Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association (Pure Waters) has filed a formal complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the federal agency that oversees the dams and power operations that affect Seneca Lake’s water level. Pure Waters is calling for immediate action to address an infrastructure failure that is contributing to the...
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Water Quality
August 7, 2026

Water Quality Update: August 7, 2026

GENEVA, N.Y. – Seneca Lake continues to exhibit excellent water quality as we move through the height of the summer recreation season. According to the latest monitoring data collected on the evening of August 6th, surface temperatures and lake levels are fairly typical for early August, but dissolved oxygen levels measured unusually high. No HAB’s...
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Pure Brew 2026
July 23, 2026

Local Breweries Unite to Brew for a Cause During Annual PURE Brew Week

GENEVA, N.Y. – PURE Brew Week returns July 24 through August 2, inviting the community to celebrate a unique collaboration between the Seneca Lake Order of Brewers (SLOBs) and Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association (Pure Waters). The annual event features a special collaborative beer crafted by local brewers to celebrate the connection between craft brewing,...
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2026 Winter LakeWatch
February 11, 2026

Winter 2026 LakeWatch: Updates from Across Seneca Lake

Geneva, N.Y. – With Seneca Lake deep in winter, the shoreline is quieter, but the work to protect the lake continues. Our 2026 Winter LakeWatch newsletter is now available, featuring recent updates, ongoing projects, and stories from across the watershed — including a special video interview with Tom Burrall of C.S. Burrall & Son Inc....
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