K-12 Education Program

Our K–12 initiative connects students with the science of watershed protection. Through classroom lessons and community events, young learners explore topics like the water cycle, stormwater runoff, and environmental stewardship, fostering a lifelong connection to clean water.

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Lake Friendly Living

Learn how everyday actions around your home can impact Seneca Lake’s water quality. The Lake Friendly Living program offers practical tips to eliminate pollutants, minimize runoff, and promote sustainable practices that protect the lake’s health.

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Lake Friendly Living Pledge

Take the Lake Friendly Living Pledge to commit to simple, sustainable practices that reduce pollution and runoff. Access resources like the Lake Friendly Living Guide and pledge card to involve your household in protecting Seneca Lake.

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Lake Friendly Living Steward

Elevate your commitment by becoming a Lake Friendly Living Steward. Engage in advanced practices such as native plant landscaping, rain garden installation, and shoreline buffer creation to make a significant impact on the lake’s ecosystem.

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Join the movement to keep Seneca Lake clean and healthy. For over 30 years, Pure Waters members have powered science, action, and lasting change.

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