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Lake Ontario St Lawrence River Alliance Inc
Rochester, NY · EIN 842242344 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K) · loslra.org
revenue
$21K
expenses
$31K
net assets
$1K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Dedicated to fighting for the legal rights of landowners, homeowners, and small businesses along the Lake Ontario lake shore and St. Lawrence River.

profile · synthesized from sources

Lake Ontario St Lawrence River Alliance Inc advocates for the legal rights of landowners, homeowners, and small businesses affected by water level regulations on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. The organization uses litigation, public education, and legislative advocacy to challenge policies like Plan 2014 and oppose federal flood mapping changes. It is based in Rochester, NY, and coordinates with existing local associations to amplify community voices.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Advocacy Against Plan 2014
Organizes public outreach and government engagement to oppose and seek repeal of the International Joint Commission's Plan 2014, which regulates Lake Ontario water levels and has contributed to flooding
Federal Flood Map Opposition
Alerts and mobilizes property owners regarding FEMA's updated flood maps that expand regulated shoreline areas, increasing financial and regulatory burdens on homeowners and businesses
Government Official Engagement
Encourages and guides members to contact federal and state officials through calls, emails, and social media to advocate for policy changes affecting lake and river communities
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Lake and River Advocacy 2 activities
    • Advocacy for landowners, homeowners, and small businesses affected by Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River policies
      Represents landowners, homeowners, and small business owners impacted by lake and river level regulations, particularly those on or near Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, including those dependent on recreational tourism. Advocates for their legal rights through engagement with policy and regulatory frameworks.
    • Legal, educational, and legislative advocacy to protect property rights related to lake levels and environmental regulations
      Engages in litigation, public education, and legislative reform efforts to protect landowners' rights affected by Lake Ontario outflow regulation and environmental policies, including advocacy around Plan 2014 and IJC governance.
  • Environmental Policy Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
    • Organizing public advocacy campaigns to influence water level and IJC policy
      Mobilizes supporters to contact government officials via phone calls, emails, letters, and social media to advocate for specific policy changes, including repealing Plan 2014, removing IJC lawsuit immunity, and preventing flooding through regulatory reform.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Dissemination of flood risk information to affected communities
      Provides information about FEMA's updated flood maps to help residents determine whether their properties are located within designated flood zones.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$21K
Contributions & grants$19K89%
Program service revenue$2K11%
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$31K
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balance sheet
Total assets$1K
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Net assets$1K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Antony Blinken Government — Target of advocacy efforts as U.S. Secretary of State, under whose department the IJC operates.
  • Chuck Schumer Government — Target of advocacy efforts as U.S. Senator from New York.
  • Claudia Tenney Government — Target of advocacy efforts as U.S. Congresswoman.
  • Elise Stefanik Government — Target of advocacy efforts as U.S. Congresswoman.
  • FEMA Government — Collaborates with FEMA to inform the public about updated flood maps affecting shoreline communities.
  • International Joint Commission Coalition — Collaborating on the expedited review of Plan 2014 for Lake Ontario outflow regulation.
  • International Joint Commission Government — Federal binational body whose policies the organization seeks to influence regarding water level management on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River.
  • Joe Morelle Government — Target of advocacy efforts as U.S. Congressman.
  • Joseph Biden Government — Target of advocacy efforts as President of the United States.
  • Kathy Hochul Government — Target of advocacy efforts as Governor of New York.
  • Kirsten Gillibrand Government — Target of advocacy efforts as U.S. Senator from New York.
  • Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River associations Coalition — Seeks to unite with existing regional associations to strengthen advocacy efforts.
  • Sen. Schumer Partner — Publicly supported the overhaul of Plan 2014 and advocacy efforts led by the Lake Ontario St Lawrence River Alliance Inc.
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 Resilience through Information Access
    methodology: community_resilience_through_information_access
    By providing public access to official FEMA flood maps, the organization strengthens community preparedness and resilience, because informed landowners and local leaders can make better decisions about risk mitigation and adaptation planning.
  • Multi-Pronged Advocacy for Environmental and Community Outcomes
    methodology: multi_method_advocacy
    By combining litigation, education, legislative reform, and direct community engagement, the organization influences regulatory and policy decisions affecting Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, because integrated pressure across legal, educational, and political channels increases the likelihood of systemic change.
  • Policy Advocacy for Water Level Regulation Reform
    methodology: policy_advocacy
    By advocating for modifications to water level regulation under Plan 2014, the organization seeks to improve environmental health and community resilience, because altered water management practices will reduce flood risks and support sustainable shoreline economies.