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September 17, 2025

Seneca Lake Pure Waters Welcomes New Board Members

GENEVA, N.Y. — Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association (Pure Waters) is pleased to announce the election of two new members to its Board of Directors, as voted upon at our Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 11: John Kirk and Erik Olsen. Both bring extensive professional experience and a shared commitment to protecting and preserving Seneca...
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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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Larry Martin
August 27, 2025

Larry Martin of Seneca Lake Pure Waters Receives NYSFOLA Award

GENEVA, N.Y. – Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association (Pure Waters) is thrilled to announce that Larry Martin, a long-time dedicated volunteer and board member, has been honored with the 2025 New York State Federation of Lake Associations (NYSFOLA) Lake Steward Award. The award was presented at the annual NYSFOLA conference held May 2-3, 2025, at...
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Mimi Gridley
August 12, 2025

A Lifetime on Seneca Lake

DUNDEE, N.Y. – Seneca Lake became a part of my life the day I was born. In 1934, my grandparents bought an abandoned cottage at Glenora, planting my family’s roots there. The cottage became a gathering place for my father, his two brothers, and their families. In 1960, my parents bought a cabin cruiser, and...
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Steve Bromka, Volunteer, Seneca Lake Pure Waters
June 18, 2025

Protecting Seneca Lake: Steve Bromka’s Story

GENEVA, N.Y. – Steve Bromka grew up in Ovid, where his early memories of Seneca Lake were shaped by summer swims at Willard and Sampson State Parks with his mother. Even then, he was struck by the lake’s beauty and serenity. During college, he worked as a summer hire at Sampson State Park, deepening his...
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April 22, 2025

Be a Steward of Seneca Lake – Join Our Volunteer Team!

Whether you’re a future lake steward like the two boys, or a fourth-generation Seneca Laker who’s spent a lifetime on the water, your help matters. From checking water clarity to planning events, there’s a role for everyone in keeping Seneca Lake clean, healthy, and thriving. As we prepare for a busy 2025 summer season, we’re...
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