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CAZENOVIA LAKE ASSOCIATION
CAZENOVIA, NY · EIN 161077710 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE C320 · Environment · Small ($100K-$1M) · cazlake.org
revenue
$242K
expenses
$83K
net assets
$344K
employees
0
volunteers
20
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

TO ASSURE LAKE QUALITY, SAFETY, FISHING AND OVERALL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS FOR CAZENOVIA LAKE AND ITS WATERSHED.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Cazenovia Lake Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and improving the water quality, ecological health, and recreational use of Cazenovia Lake and its watershed in New York. With approximately 500 members, the organization advocates for the lake's proper classification, manages invasive species, and promotes responsible boating practices. It operates through community engagement, scientific monitoring, and collaboration with local governments.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    TO ASSURE LAKE QUALITY, SAFETY, FISHING AND OVERALL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS FOR CAZENOVIA LAKE AND ITS WATERSHED.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Boat Cleaning Station and Launch Procedures
Prevents introduction of invasive species through mandatory inspection, cleaning protocols, and use of a specialized cleaning station at Lakeside Park launch.
Lake Management Plan
15-year ongoing program including herbicide treatment (ProcellaCOR), mechanical harvesting, and annual weed studies to control invasive Eurasian Milfoil and maintain water quality.
Responsible Boating Initiative
Educates boaters on wake management, safety regulations, and environmental stewardship to protect shoreline integrity and water quality.
Wetlands Advocacy Campaign
Organized effort to oppose reclassification of Cazenovia Lake as a wetland under New York State’s Wetlands Act, including public outreach and coordination with DEC.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Lake Invasive Species Management 4 activities
    • Implement lake management plan with herbicide treatments and water quality monitoring
      Implements a 121-page Lake Management Plan in cooperation with the Town of Cazenovia, including herbicide treatments (such as ProcellaCOR application planned for 2027), annual weed studies, shoreline and water management, and water and sediment sampling to control invasive Eurasian Milfoil and maintain water quality.
    • Monitor and manage invasive species in Cazenovia Lake
      Conducts annual plant sampling to monitor milfoil levels, implements mechanical removal of invasive aquatic weeds as part of a recurring three-year treatment cycle, and removes approximately 85 loads of aquatic weeds annually—each load containing 15,000 pounds of wet biomass—removing about 4 pounds of phosphorus from the lake ecosystem each year.
    • Operate boat cleaning and inspection program to prevent spread of invasive species
      Operates a boat cleaning station at Lakeside Park equipped with a vacuum, pressurized blower, and manual tools, and implements mandatory inspection and cleaning procedures for boats and trailers at launch points to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species into Cazenovia Lake.
    • Support sustainable disposal of harvested aquatic weeds
      Redirected harvested aquatic weeds from the north end of Cazenovia Lake to a local farm for composting and soil amendment, contributing to nutrient management and environmental sustainability.
  • Lake and River Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocate against potential overregulation under NYS Wetlands Act
      Provides analysis and public communication regarding the potential implications of the NYS Wetlands Act on Cazenovia Lake, including developing a projected map of worst-case regulatory outcomes and organizing member outreach using sample email templates to contact state representatives.
  • Lake and Watershed Monitoring & Assessment 1 activity
    • Collaborate on harmful algae blooms (HABs) monitoring and education
      Partners with SUNY ESF to monitor, mitigate, and educate the community about harmful algae blooms (HABs) in Cazenovia Lake, supporting public health and environmental safety.
  • Lake Stewardship Education & Outreach 1 activity
    • Host community engagement events on lake management
      Hosts an annual Lake Summit event and monthly public board meetings to engage the community, promote transparency, and share information about lake management initiatives and environmental conditions.
  • Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 1 activity
    • Provide boating safety and stewardship guidance
      Provides guidance on responsible boating practices and publishes contact information for reporting unsafe boating to law enforcement, promoting safety and environmental protection on Cazenovia Lake.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$242K
Contributions & grants$240K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$83K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$2K
Grants paid out$60K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$344K
Cash$344K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$344K
Liquid reserves49.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +708.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 20
  • ADAM O'NEILL — DIRECTOR
  • BILL ZUPAN — DIRECTOR
  • BOB CRICHTON — DIRECTOR
  • BOB GREINER — VICE PRESIDENT
  • CINDY BELL — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID MILLER — PRESIDENT
  • DAVID TYLER — DIRECTOR
  • DEB SEVERINO — DIRECTOR
  • FRITZ KOENNECKE — DIRECTOR
  • JIMMY GOLUB — DIRECTOR
  • LAUREN PIPAS — DIRECTOR
  • LINDA MCHUGH — TREASURER
  • MARGOT GIBLIN — DIRECTOR
  • MAUREEN FELLOWS — DIRECTOR
  • NEIL GOLDBERG — DIRECTOR
  • RICH HUSTED — DIRECTOR
  • SAM WOODS — VICE PRESIDENT
  • SANDY HOLMES — SECRETARY
  • TAD WEBSTER — DIRECTOR
  • TOM TAIT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • Brook Trout Rising Aquatic & Wildland Consulting Partner — Collaborates on analysis and communication regarding fishkill events on Cazenovia Lake.
  • Cazenovia High School Partner — Partner educational institution involved in lake-related projects and initiatives.
  • Madison County Sheriff Government — Collaborates on enforcement of safe boating practices by providing a non-emergency contact for reporting unsafe operations.
  • New York State Assembly Government — Engages with the New York State Assembly regarding legislation affecting Cazenovia Lake.
  • New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Monitors and responds to regulatory actions and policy changes by the DEC regarding freshwater wetland designations.
  • New York State Senate Government — Engages with the New York State Senate regarding legislation affecting Cazenovia Lake.
  • SUNY ESF Partner — Collaborates with CAZENOVIA LAKE ASSOCIATION on monitoring and addressing harmful algae blooms (HABs).
  • SUNY ESF Partner — Partner institution collaborating on lake-related projects and initiatives.
  • SUNY Morrisville Partner — Partner institution collaborating on lake-related projects and initiatives.
  • Town Board Government — Local government body partnered with the association on lake sustainability efforts.
  • Town of Cazenovia Government — Partners with the town, which funds and operates the weed harvester through the highway department using tax revenue.
  • Town of Cazenovia Partner — Cooperates with the Cazenovia Lake Association in implementing the Lake Management Plan.
  • Town of Cazenovia Partner — Partnered with the Cazenovia Lake Association and received a grant to purchase a boat cleaning station to prevent the introduction of invasive species into Cazenovia Lake.
  • Village Board Government — Local government body partnered with the association on lake sustainability efforts.
  • Village of Cazenovia Partner — Collaborated with the Cazenovia Lake Association to modify boat launch procedures and implement invasive species prevention measures.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Collaborative Stewardship
    methodology: community-collaborative_stewardship
    By engaging a coalition of residents, property owners, businesses, and government officials, the organization fosters shared responsibility for lake sustainability, because collective action increases compliance, broadens impact, and strengthens advocacy efforts.
  • Data-Driven Invasive Species Management
    methodology: data-driven lake management
    By using long-term plant sampling data and requiring boat cleaning at designated launch points, the organization prevents and targets invasive species spread, because early detection and physical barriers are more effective than reactive or regulatory-only approaches.
  • Integrated Watershed Management
    methodology: integrated_watershed_management
    By treating water quality, invasive species, recreational use, and nutrient cycling as interconnected, the organization improves lake health because addressing root causes like phosphorus loading breaks feedback loops that degrade ecosystems.
  • Policy Advocacy Based on Local Impact
    methodology: local-impact advocacy
    By opposing regulatory overreach and wetlands designation, the organization protects the lake’s recreational and economic value because top-down regulations often fail to account for lake-specific conditions and harm community buy-in and property-based stewardship.
  • Waterfront and Boater Education for Preventive Stewardship
    methodology: waterfront-stewardship-education
    By providing education on dock de-icing, winter property protection, and boating safety, the organization prevents environmental damage and enhances safety because informed users make choices that reduce ecological stress and accidents.