Seneca River boat launch to close Sept. 2-5 for tree removal
The Seneca River boat launch in the town of Tyre will close from Sept. 2-5 while crews remove trees near the launch, docks and parking area, the state Department of Environmental Conservation said. The launch ... more
Onondaga Lake kayaking tour will highlight restored wildlife habitat
The Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps will host a guided kayaking adventure Monday, Aug. 24, giving participants a closer look at restored habitat along Ninemile Creek and Onondaga Lake. The two-mile outing will run from 5:30 ... more
No-wake advisory lifted for Cayuta Lake after high water recedes
The no-wake advisory for Cayuta Lake has been lifted after several days of unusually high water, according to the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office. The advisory was lifted effective Sunday, Aug. 16. The Sheriff’s Office had ... more
North section of Sandy Creek Boat Launch reopens in Hamlin
The north section of the Sandy Creek Boat Launch in Monroe County reopened Thursday after a temporary repair addressed damage caused by high Lake Ontario water levels, state environmental officials said. The south section remains ... more
DEC open house set for Aug. 11 at Onondaga Lake Visitor Center
The state Department of Environmental Conservation will hold a public open house Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the Onondaga Lake Visitor Center in Syracuse. The event will run from 2 to 7 p.m. at 270 Restoration ... more
Documentary highlights Butler’s fight against sludge facility
A new documentary featuring Butler residents’ successful opposition to a proposed sewage sludge-composting facility will be screened Wednesday at the Ohmann Theatre in Lyons, according to the Finger Lakes Times. “The Sludge War,” created by ... more
Sea Scooter Buying Guide: Features, Costs, and Best Uses
ASIWO MANTA 2 underwater scooter during a snorkeling session. Photo courtesy of ASIWO. A sea scooter can make a day at the pool, a weekend on the lake, or a snorkeling trip along the coast ... more
Sandy Creek Boat Launch closes due to high Lake Ontario water
The Sandy Creek Boat Launch in Hamlin closed immediately Thursday because high Lake Ontario water had significantly submerged its docks, state officials said. The state Department of Environmental Conservation ordered the Monroe County site closed ... more
Boater certificate rule now runs across New York
All motorboat operators in New York now need a safe boating certificate under the final phase of Brianna's Law. The requirement includes operators of personal watercraft such as Jet Skis and WaveRunners ... more
Keuka Lake monitoring expands amid foam, invasive plant concerns
The Keuka Lake Association is expanding water-quality monitoring this summer as volunteers track lake clarity, harmful algal blooms and nutrient inputs while researchers investigate foam events and invasive plants. The work follows heavy spring rain, ... more
Geneva couple marks legacy with Sail Seneca
A Geneva couple has spent more than 40 years sharing Seneca Lake with visitors. Frank and Barb Bartels started Sail Seneca in 2012, offering private sails aboard a 36-foot sailboat ... more
Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show returns July 24
The Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show returns to Clift Park July 24 to 26 with dozens of exhibitors and about 80 displays on water and land. The free show will feature classic runabouts, launches, ... more
Finger Lakes Land Trust protects 90 acres near Skaneateles Lake
The Finger Lakes Land Trust has protected 90 acres at Eastmere Farms in the town of Skaneateles through a permanent conservation easement. The project is aimed at protecting tributaries that flow into Skaneateles Lake, a ... more
Finger Lakes Boating Museum opens new water ways exhibit
The Finger Lakes Boating Museum will open a new exhibit Friday in Hammondsport that explores how waterways connected people, industries and communities across the region. The exhibit, "Finger Lakes Water Ways: The People, Boats, and ... more
Ontario tourism agency names leader
Finger Lakes Visitors Connection has named Tracey Dello Stritto its next president and CEO. Dello Stritto is scheduled to start Aug. 3 after leading the Ontario County Chamber of Commerce ... more
Tracey Dello Stritto to lead Finger Lakes Visitors Connection
Tracey Dello Stritto is leaving the Ontario County Chamber of Commerce to become president and CEO of Finger Lakes Visitors Connection. Dello Stritto announced the move in a message to chamber members, saying her last ... more
Schuyler sheriff urges boaters to check safety gear for holiday weekend
The Schuyler County Sheriff's Office is urging boaters to check required safety equipment before heading out on area lakes for the holiday weekend. The Sheriff's Office Marine Division said boaters should make sure they are ... more
UR Medicine doctors share Finger Lakes water safety tips
UR Medicine sports medicine doctors are urging Finger Lakes residents and visitors to take basic precautions on the water as summer boating, tubing, swimming and jet-skiing bring an increase in lake-related injuries. The UR Medicine ... more
FLX WEEKLY: Curbstone Fest & Boat Show coming up in Skaneateles (podcast)
The Skaneateles Curbstone Festival and Sidewalk Sales return July 9-11 and the Antique and Classic Boat Show returns to Clift Park July 24-26. Charlene Holmes-Sullivan, Assistant Director of the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce and ... more
