New York shares water safety tips as summer break begins
New York officials are urging families to take basic water safety precautions as summer break begins and children spend more time near pools, beaches and water parks. The state Department of State's Division of Consumer ... more
Seneca Lake webinar to focus on harmful algal blooms and phosphorus
Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association will host a webinar Wednesday on harmful algal blooms and efforts to reduce phosphorus entering Seneca Lake. The Seneca Lake Deep Dive webinar, "Understanding Harmful Algae Blooms," is scheduled for ... more
Lake erosion claims historic Sodus Beechwood chimney
A century-old chimney at Beechwood State Park has collapsed into Lake Ontario after years of shoreline erosion, according to News10NBC. The structure was the last remaining piece of a building that served as a Girl ... more
Antique and classic boat show returns to Skaneateles for 48th year
Some of the most meticulously restored boats in North America will return to the shores of Skaneateles Lake next month as the Antique and Classic Boat Show celebrates its 48th anniversary with dozens of historic ... more
Historic Erie Canal replica expected to pass through Cayuga County on return trip to Buffalo
A rare piece of Erie Canal history is expected to pass through Cayuga County this week as the replica canal boat Seneca Chief makes its way west on its 2026 Back to Buffalo Tour. The ... more
Severne Point boat launch reopens after high-water delays
Boaters on Seneca Lake have regained access to one of the area's public launch sites after work at the Severne Point Boat Launch was completed ahead of schedule. The Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association announced ... more
East Lake Landing closes for summer renovation project
Visitors planning trips to East Lake Landing this summer will need to make alternate plans as Ontario County prepares to begin a major renovation project at the popular Canandaigua Lake waterfront site. The Ontario County ... more
Seneca Lake webinar to explore hydrogeology and lake levels
Residents interested in learning more about Seneca Lake's water levels and the region's interconnected waterways will have an opportunity to hear from a longtime hydrogeologist during an upcoming online presentation. The Seneca Lake Pure Waters ... more
Keuka Lake Association schedules annual meeting for July 11
The Keuka Lake Association will hold its annual membership meeting next month, bringing together lake advocates, public officials and community partners to discuss issues affecting one of the Finger Lakes' most prominent waterways. The meeting ... more
Seneca Lake symposium to spotlight water quality research, invasive species concerns
Researchers, environmental advocates, and community members will gather later this month in Geneva for a public symposium focused on the future health and protection of Seneca Lake. The Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association will host ... more
Boaters warned about dangerous debris on Seneca Lake ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Boaters planning to head out on Seneca Lake this Memorial Day weekend are being urged to use extreme caution as elevated water levels continue creating hazardous conditions across the lake. The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office ... more
Keuka Lake Association reminds boaters of safety rules ahead of summer season
As boating traffic begins to ramp up across the Finger Lakes, the Keuka Lake Association is urging residents and visitors to review New York’s boating safety laws ahead of National Safe Boating Week later this ... more
Replica canal schooner to be dedicated at Port Byron heritage park this weekend
A replica canal schooner that spent years traveling New York’s waterways as a floating classroom is set to become a permanent attraction at the Old Erie Canal Heritage Park in Port Byron this weekend. The ... more
FLX WEEKLY: Canandaigua Boat Works Ready For Summer 2026 (podcast)
Boating season in the Finger Lakes is upon us! Canandaigua Boat Works is hosting a Boat Show at the Lakehouse on May 8-10. Jessica Thompson will join Jim Sinicropi to talk about everything Canandaigua Boat ... more
Sustainable Finger Lakes panel to examine climate change impacts on public health
Climate change’s growing impact on public health in the Finger Lakes — from harmful algae blooms to rising respiratory illnesses and insect-borne diseases — will be the focus of a virtual panel discussion later this ... more
Historic canal schooner to be dedicated at Port Byron heritage park
A replica canal schooner that has spent decades bringing Erie Canal history to life will soon have a permanent home in Cayuga County, with a public dedication ceremony planned next month in Port Byron. The ... more
Ithaca lake monster legend takes over city festival
A legendary lake creature is about to spill out of the water and into the streets, according to The Ithaca Voice. Ithaca will host a weeklong arts explosion celebrating “Old Greeny,” a long-rumored cryptid said ... more
Volunteers sought for Owasco Lake watershed cleanup May 9
A community-wide effort to clean up the Owasco Lake watershed is set for May 9, with organizers calling on volunteers to help remove litter from roadsides and shoreline areas. The cleanup, part of Lake Friendly ... more
Keuka Lake Association awarded $105K grant to combat invasive species
A regional effort to protect Keuka Lake from invasive species is getting a significant funding boost, with state officials awarding more than $100,000 for a multi-year control project. The New York State Department of Environmental ... more
