named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Benthic Mat Deployment
Localized use of benthic mats around docks and shorelines to control invasive weed growth in high-traffic areas
Clean, Drain, Dry Boat Launch Program
Public education and portable boat washing station to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species via watercraft
Nine-Element Watershed Management Plan
Comprehensive plan developed with NYSDEC approval to restore and protect DeRuyter Lake from nonpoint source pollution; includes water quality goals, best management practices, and funding strategy
Stormwater Runoff Mitigation
Engineering assessments and proposed streambed stabilization and riparian buffer projects to reduce sediment and nutrient loading from 11 major stream inputs to the lake
Weed and Algae Control
Annual weed harvesting program and testing of UV-equipped drone-directed devices to combat invasive species and harmful algal blooms without chemical treatments
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Watershed Conservation & Stewardship 4 activities
- Co-founding the Tioughnioga Lake Preservation FoundationCo-founded the Tioughnioga Lake Preservation Foundation in 2012 in partnership with the Tioughnioga Lake Association to expand organizational capacity for lake conservation.
- Community engagement and education on watershed initiativesHosts community open houses and information sessions to educate stakeholders about watershed management plans and future preservation initiatives, promoting public involvement and partnerships.
- Development and approval of Nine-Element Watershed Management PlanCompleted and secured official approval from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for a comprehensive 63-page Nine-Element Watershed Management Plan addressing erosion, nutrient runoff, and aquatic weed growth, developed in partnership with engineering and environmental consultants.
- Preservation and protection of Tioughnioga Lake and watershedEngages in ongoing efforts to preserve, protect, and enhance the environmental integrity of Tioughnioga (DeRuyter) Lake and its watershed through conservation, pollution control, and ecosystem management initiatives.
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Lake Invasive Species Management 3 activities
- Biological lake restoration using walleye stockingStocks walleye fingerlings in DeRuyter Lake over multiple years to biologically control populations of small fish that consume insects which naturally feed on invasive milfoil.
- Mechanical and seasonal aquatic weed managementConducts mechanical and seasonal harvesting of aquatic weeds such as curly leaf pondweed and milfoil to control overgrowth and maintain ecological balance in DeRuyter Lake.
- Prevention of invasive species spread via boat cleaning stationsInstalled informational signage and portable boat cleaning stations at lake access points to promote the "Clean, Drain, Dry" protocol and prevent the spread of invasive species.
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Lake and Watershed Monitoring & Assessment 2 activities
- Stream input assessment and erosion control planningHired an environmental engineering firm in 2019 to assess 11 stream inputs into DeRuyter Lake, resulting in a report with conceptual designs and cost estimates for streambed stabilization and riparian buffer implementation.
- Water quality monitoring and data collectionContracts with scientific institutions such as the Upstate Freshwater Institute to conduct monthly water flow and nutrient testing, including during high-flow storm events, to inform management decisions and support grant applications.
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Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 1 activity
- Funding research on lake biology and watershed managementProvides financial support for scientific research on the biology, fish, plants, wastewater systems, and watershed management of DeRuyter Lake, including funding for a watershed management study assessing nutrient loading and its impacts on aquatic vegetation.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Testing innovative technologies for algae bloom controlServed as a test site in summer 2020 for a drone-directed, ultraviolet-light-emitting semisubmersible device designed to kill harmful algae blooms, in collaboration with Eget Liber.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$78K
Contributions & grants$65K83%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$13K17%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$17K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$422K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$422K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +15.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 4
- JOHN MOORE — DIRECTOR
- KATHLEEN SHIRLOCK — DIRECTOR
- KEITH WARD — DIRECTOR
- TREVOR STANIEC — DIRECTOR
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- Anchor QEA Partner — Partner organization involved in the development and approval of the Nine-Element Watershed Management Plan.
- Barton & Loguidice D.P.C. Partner — Contracted engineering firm supporting development of the Nine-Element Watershed Management Plan.
- Barton and Loguidice Partner — Environmental engineering firm hired to assess stormwater runoff and propose mitigation designs for DeRuyter Lake.
- CNY Regional Planning and Development Board Partner — Partner organization involved in the development and approval of the Nine-Element Watershed Management Plan.
- CNYRPDB Partner — Collaborates with the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board on watershed management initiatives.
- DEC Government — Worked with the DEC to address agricultural runoff and septic system issues affecting lake quality.
- Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Resource partner providing regulatory and environmental guidance.
- Ecologic L.L.C. Partner — Contracted environmental consulting firm supporting development of the Nine-Element Watershed Management Plan.
- Eget Liber Partner — Partner providing algae control technology for lake management.
- Eget Liber Partner — Tech startup collaborating with TLPF to test a drone-directed, UV-emitting device for controlling harmful algae blooms.
- Facebook Network — Uses Facebook for outreach and communication.
- Instagram Network — Uses Instagram for outreach and communication.
- Leah Gorman Partner — Funded graduate research on watershed management by a SUNY Oneonta student.
- Madison County Soil and Water Conservation Partner — Partner agency collaborating on grant applications for stormwater runoff mitigation projects.
- Madison County Soil and Water District Partner — Collaborated to control agricultural runoff and upgrade septic systems.
- NYS DEC Government — Works with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on programs such as Trees for Tribs and HABs research.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Approving agency for the Nine-Element Watershed Management Plan.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Government agency collaborating with TLPF on grant applications for lake protection initiatives.
- New York State Federation of Lake Associations Network — Statewide network member providing lake preservation resources and advocacy.
- Onondaga County Soil and Water Conservation Partner — Partner agency collaborating on grant applications for stormwater runoff mitigation projects.
- SUNY Oneonta Partner — Collaborates with graduate student researchers to study the DeRuyter Reservoir ecosystem.
- SUNY Oneonta Biological Field Station Partner — Collaborated on a comprehensive biological study of DeRuyter Lake.
- Tioughnioga Lake Association Partner — Primary partner in the creation and governance of the Tioughnioga Lake Preservation Foundation.
- Upstate Freshwater Institute Partner — Contracted scientific partner supporting development of the Nine-Element Watershed Management Plan.
- Upstate Freshwater Institute Partner — Partner organization conducting water quality testing for the lake.
- Upstate Freshwater Institute Partner — Research institute contracted to conduct monthly and storm-event water quality testing on DeRuyter Lake.
- environmental agencies Partner — Source of financial contributions and collaborators in the study and mitigation of lake environmental conditions
- lake residents Partner — Source of financial contributions and stakeholders in lake education and preservation efforts
- municipalities Partner — Source of financial contributions and partners in supporting lake preservation initiatives
strategies · 3
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-Integrated Stewardshipmethodology: community-governed stewardshipBy aligning lake preservation with community stakeholders and engaging volunteers in stewardship activities, we enhance program legitimacy and long-term sustainability because local ownership increases compliance, participation, and behavioral change.
- Ecosystem-Based Watershed Managementmethodology: ecosystem-based managementBy managing Tioughnioga Lake and its surrounding watershed as a unified ecological system, we achieve sustainable water quality and ecological preservation because interventions are aligned with natural hydrological and biological processes.
- Science-Guided Non-Chemical Interventionmethodology: evidence-based managementBy using non-chemical, research-based methods such as mechanical harvesting, benthic barriers, and UV treatment to control invasive species and algae, we maintain ecological balance because these methods reduce unintended environmental harm while effectively targeting problem species.