Did you miss this year’s symposium? Watch here!

Click Here to View PDF of How Finger Lakes harmful algal blooms, foam, and PFAS transport are linked presentation by Rick Smith of GAR. Watch the video shared above to hear the presentation by Rick.

Click Here to view the PDF of Harmful Algal Blooms: What They Are and What We Know by Lexie Davis, Great Lakes Water Resources Scientist with NYS DEC and WRI.

Click Here to view the PDF of Marsh Creek Floodplain Restoration Project by Ian Smith, Seneca Watershed Steward, SWIO.

The 2025 Water Quality Symposium.

The Seneca Lake Water Quality Symposium is the annual gathering for community members, scientists, and advocates committed to understanding and protecting the health of Seneca Lake. Hosted at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, this event brings together experts from across the region to share the latest research, answer community questions, and foster collaborative dialogue around the most pressing water quality issues facing our watershed.

From harmful algal blooms (HABs) to lake foam and emerging contaminants, the Seneca Lake Water Quality Symposium provides attendees with firsthand insights into the science and solutions shaping the future of our lake. Whether you’re a resident, business owner, local leader, or simply care about clean water, this is your opportunity to connect with those working on the frontlines of water protection.

Let your voice be part of the conversation—and help shape a cleaner, healthier future for Seneca Lake.