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Hemlocks
May 4, 2025

Rose Family Foundation Funds HWA Project in Seneca Lake

Funding supports efforts to protect vital hemlock trees and preserve water quality in the Seneca Lake watershed GENEVA, N.Y. – Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association is thrilled to announce that the Rose Family Foundation is providing over $50,000 in funding to support the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) assessment project. This important milestone allows Pure Waters to map,...
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May 4, 2025

Seneca Lake Pure Waters Launches Store for Lake Protection

Geneva, NY — Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association (Pure Waters) is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new online store! Now open, the store features a variety of merchandise that lets you show your love for Seneca Lake while directly supporting efforts to protect its natural beauty and health. From apparel and eco-friendly totes...
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volunteer
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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April 13, 2025

SNPR Program funds 19 projects since inception

Since beginning in 1991, the SNPR Program has now provided funding to 19 different projects throughout the watershed! 2024 was a really exciting year for our Sediment, Nutrient, and Pollution Reduction Program (SNPR). Pure Waters provides the needed local match for larger state and/or federal grant dollars so that best management practices can be implemented...
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