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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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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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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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HWA Treatment
February 6, 2026

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid and Seneca Lake Water Quality in the Local Spotlight

GENEVA, N.Y. – Our work to protect hemlock trees around Seneca Lake has been getting some helpful attention in local media, giving us the chance to talk more openly about Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) and why it matters for lake health. Earlier this week, Benjamin Klein, association director of Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association (Pure...
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December 9, 2025

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...
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Hansen Family
November 20, 2025

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,...
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Pure Brew
September 24, 2025

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...
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volunteers
September 12, 2025

Seneca Lake Pure Waters 2025 Volunteer Recognition

GENEVA, N.Y. – Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association (Pure Waters) is proud to honor the dedicated volunteers and supporters who help protect and preserve Seneca Lake. During the 2024- 2025 fiscal year alone, more than 170 volunteers contributed 3,290 hours supporting water quality monitoring, community outreach, and restoration projects across the watershed. Their collective efforts...
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