Officials continue monitoring Lake Ontario shoreline levels
Local and state officials are on alert as water levels in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River increase due to weeks of heavy rainfall across the Great Lakes. Governor Kathy Hochul's administration reports Lake ... more
DEC: Boaters can prevent spread of invasive species by cleaning watercraft
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is appealing to residents involved in water sports to sanitize their watercrafts and gear, as a preventive measure against the invasion of local waters by harmful ... more
Canal system gearing up for opening day: Scheduled start of season is this Friday
As the onset of warmer weather hits New York, preparations are in full swing for the commencement of the boating season with the opening of the New York State Canal system scheduled for Friday, May ... more
Macedon lock gets maintenance work completed: 2023 season beginning in little more than a month
Canal enthusiasts, local officials, and others recently got a chance to witness the inner workings of Lock 30 in Macedon, which is currently undergoing maintenance to keep it safe and operable. The Macedon lock has ... more
Finger Lakes Land Trust acquisition will help ensure long-term health of Owasco Watershed
The Finger Lakes Land Trust has announced the addition of 160 acres of land in the Owasco Lake Watershed to its conservation efforts. The trust has accepted a donation of a conservation easement on the ... more
OVER THE FLX: Canandaigua Lakefront
Canandaigua Lakefront as seen from above on the inaugural episode of "Over the FLX" on FingerLakes1.com. Footage for this episode was captured in May 2022. The towns, villages, lakes and landscape of the Finger Lakes ... more
Main Deck: Creating space for the history and people of Penn Yan
If you want a taste of Penn Yan's boating history and some great New England and Cajun French-style food, then you have to check out Main Deck. Main Deck sits on the north end of ... more
Seneca Lake underwater exploration talks in September
Nautical archaeologist Art Cohn will report on his continuing underwater explorations of Seneca Lake at illustrated talks in Hammondsport and Watkins Glen in late September. Cohn, an affiliated scholar of the Institute of Nautical Archaeology ... more
Water levels in Montezuma wetlands carefully controlled to benefit wildlife
With the seasonal migration of waterfowl to their northern breeding grounds getting underway, the lack of rain in many parts of the Finger Lakes shouldn't be a concern. Water levels in wetland areas monitored for ... more
OUR FINGER LAKES HISTORY: The Steamboat Era in the Finger Lakes Part II- Steamboats on Seneca Lake (podcast)
Editor's Note: Watch the premiere LIVE on the FingerLakes1.com YouTube channel at 7:30 p.m. Join Seneca County Historian Walter Gable in the second part of a multi-part series in Our Finger Lakes History on the ... more
‘Fun on the Erie Canal’ cruises back in full swing this August
A weekend of six narrated cruises will take place on the Historic Erie Canal waterway later this August. The "Fun on the Erie Canal" event is sponsored by the Lyons Rotary and the Lyons Erie ... more
Cayuga County seeks funds for park infrastructure improvements
The Cayuga County Legislature plans to apply for money through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) process to make infrastructure improvements at three county parks. What improvements will be made at Emerson Park? ... more
Skaneateles Antique & Classic Boat Show this weekend at Clift Park
Many of the classic wooden boats of the past, some made in the Finger Lakes, will be on display this weekend at the 44th Skaneateles Antique & Classic Boat Show. Over 90 vintage boats on ... more
Auburn Rotary Club, NUCOR present Party in the Park this weekend at Deauville Island
The Auburn Rotary Club's Party in the Park fundraiser is back, Saturday and Sunday at Deauville Island on Owasco Lake. The event raises money for local and international Rotary projects Party in the Park is ... more
FLX WEEKLY: Canal Crawl with Delores Morgan and Liz Becht (podcast)
Watch LIVE on Wednesday at 11:00 AM! On Saturday, August 6th, start paddling at Oak Island, in Waterloo down to the Seneca Falls Community Center to battle poverty and support the Seneca County House of ... more
FLX WEEKLY: Amy Riposo & July Kayak Brewery Tour (podcast)
WATCH LIVE AT 11:00 AM! Amy Riposo from A-List Adventures is in-studio to talk about this weekend's Kayak Brewery Tour on Honeoye Lake. Riposo will talk all about the unique event and the services A-List ... more
Independence Day fireworks in the Finger Lakes
Fourth of July fireworks displays in and around the Finger Lakes: Sunday Auburn Symphonia concert at 8 p.m., followed by fireworks. Canandaigua fireworks over Canandaigua Lake 9:30 p.m. Conesus - Conesus Lake Ring of Fire ... more
Krossin’ Keuka fundraising swim seeks safety paddlers
The Krossin' Keuka fundraising swim for the Keuka Comfort Care Home on July 30 is looking for volunteer canoe and kayak paddlers to help keep the swimmers safe. Keuka Comfort Care Home Director Donna Nielsen ... more
Skaneateles launches 44th annual Antique and Classic Boat Show
A 15-foot 1932 Chris-Craft Model 300 is coming. So, too, is a 1955 Penn Yan Sealiner. And a 1955 Wagemaker Wolverine that hasn't been afloat in a decade. They and dozens of other dazzling midcentury ... more
