named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Arts & Crafts Fair
Annual community event that raises funds for lake protection initiatives through vendor fees, food sales, and a silent auction
Boat Launch & Boat Wash Management
Supports operation of boat wash stations and launch inspections to prevent introduction of aquatic invasive species into Schroon Lake
CSLAP & Lake Water Testing
Participates in the Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program to conduct regular water quality monitoring at multiple sites on Schroon Lake to track ecological trends
Lake Stewardship Program
Partners with the Adirondack Watershed Institute to station stewards at boat launches who inspect watercraft, educate boaters on Clean.Drain.Dry. protocols, and collect data on invasive species risks
Schroon Paddle Challenge
Annual paddling event developed in partnership with ROOST to promote recreational use of the lake and river while raising awareness about lake stewardship
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Lake and Watershed Monitoring & Assessment 3 activities
- Advocate for invasive species prevention and climate actionDeveloped a four-point plan to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, including advocating for mandatory boat inspections. Submitted a formal statement on climate change to the Town of Schroon board in February 2022.
- Conduct water quality monitoring and scientific studiesConducts biannual water sampling at two sites on Schroon Lake through the Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program (CSLAP), and funds and commissions scientific studies on water quality, aquatic ecosystems, and hydrological conditions, including a $75,000 hydrological study on flow restrictions during extreme rainfall and a flood study for the Schroon River. Hired a Certified Lake Manager to lead water quality research.
- Produce and publish lake and watershed management reportsDeveloped and published a comprehensive watershed management plan for Schroon Lake, including a 2019 addendum, and produced reports on aquatic invasive species prevention and boat decontamination activities. Also published a historical and technical document titled "The Rescue of a Lake Called Schroon" detailing restoration efforts.
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Lake Invasive Species Management 2 activities
- Manage and fund invasive species control programsFunds emergency and maintenance-level hand harvesting of Eurasian watermilfoil at mapped sites on Schroon Lake, contributing to reduced infestation levels. Trains volunteer "milfoil watchers" and community members to identify and scout for invasive species as part of a broader prevention and response strategy.
- Operate boat wash and decontamination stations to prevent invasive speciesRuns free boat wash stations in the Schroon Lake area and throughout the Adirondack region using high-pressure, hot water (120–140°F) to decontaminate watercraft and prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Each wash is completed in under 15 minutes by trained staff, with expanded stewardship and operational hours at key boat launches.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Develop and promote recreational engagement on the lakeDeveloped and launched annual events such as Schroon Paddlefest and the Schroon Paddle Challenge to encourage paddling on Schroon River and Lake, fostering community engagement and stewardship through recreation.
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Lake Stewardship Education & Outreach 1 activity
- Host community education and outreach programsEngages in public education about the Schroon Lake watershed through stewardship programs, informational booths at public events, educational meetings (e.g., loon presentations), and initiatives like "Wake Boating 101" to inform the public about environmental impacts. Distributes educational brochures on invasive species and lake protection.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Organize fundraising events for lake protectionHosts the annual Arts and Crafts Fair and a silent auction staffed by volunteers, with proceeds directed to lake protection efforts such as hiring a certified lake manager, funding water studies, supporting CSLAP fees, and financing milfoil harvesting. The event includes an informational booth to promote membership and education.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Support regional environmental and economic vitality through collaborationCollaborates with individuals, groups, and volunteers to support the environmental and economic vitality of the Schroon Lake region, including volunteer efforts at the local food pantry and broader watershed protection initiatives.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Promote shoreline and stormwater best management practicesProvides public guidance to protect water quality by recommending residents redirect downspouts, avoid fertilizers and pesticides, use phosphorus-free products, establish natural plant buffers, reduce impermeable surfaces, and maintain septic systems with inspections every 2–3 years and pumping every 3–5 years (year-round) or 5–7 years (seasonal).
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$37K
Contributions & grants$13K36%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3K9%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$8K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$154K
Cash—
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Liabilities—
Net assets$154K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -9.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 10
- Casey LaRose — Director
- Charles Harste — Director
- Don Davis — Director
- Kate OHair — Director
- Kevin Kavanaugh — Director
- Martin Korn — Director
- Peter Seagle — Director
- Peter White — Director
- Ralph Ocker — Director
- Robert Koch — Director
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program Partner — Collaborates on education and management of invasive plant species in the region.
- Adirondack Watershed Institute Partner — Collaborates on boat launch stewardship, boat wash stations, and regional invasive species prevention planning.
- Adirondack Watershed Institute Partner — Partners with SLA to operate the Watershed Stewardship Program, including data collection and steward deployment at boat launches.
- Brant Lake Association Partner — Shares boat decontamination reporting practices and collaborates on regional invasive species prevention, as shown in 2022 decontamination reports.
- C.T. Male Associates Partner — Hired to conduct a hydrological study of the Schroon Lake and river system under extreme flow conditions.
- East Shore Schroon Lake Association Partner — Collaborates on grant applications and contributes $10,000 toward a joint hydrological study of the Schroon Lake watershed.
- East Shore Schroon Lake Association Partner — Collaborates on lake water testing and broader lake protection initiatives.
- East Shore Schroon Lake Association Partner — Works in partnership with the Schroon Lake Association and the Town of Schroon to protect the lake.
- Essex & Warren County Soil & Water Conservation Districts Partner — Works with the organization on lake management and conservation practices.
- Lake Champlain-Lake George Regional Planning Board Partner — Partners with the Lake Champlain-Lake George Regional Planning Board on watershed planning and environmental protection.
- NY State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Collaborates on invasive species prevention and stormwater management regulations affecting Schroon Lake.
- NYSDEC Partner — Partners with SLA and AWI to operate free high-pressure, hot water wash stations for decontamination of watercraft.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Applied for grant funding from NYS DEC to support a hydrological study of the Schroon Lake watershed.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Partners in operating boat launch steward programs and developing invasive species prevention strategies.
- North Warren Chamber of Commerce Partner — Collaborates with the North Warren Chamber of Commerce on regional outreach and conservation efforts.
- Paradox Lake Association Partner — Collaborates on boat decontamination efforts, as documented in joint 2022 decontamination reports.
- Paradox Lake Association Partner — Partners in shared lake management and invasive species prevention efforts.
- Paul Smith’s College Partner — Hosted the ALA Symposium in partnership with the Schroon Lake Association.
- ROOST, the Regional Office Of Sustainable Tourism Partner — Collaborated with SLA to develop and launch the Schroon Paddle Challenge and Schroon Paddlefest.
- Schroon Lake Association Network — Organization refers to itself as a member-based nonprofit association.
- Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce Partner — Collaborates with the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce on community and environmental initiatives.
- Schroon Lake Lions Club Partner — Collaborates with the Schroon Lake Association by providing food and drink sales at the Arts and Crafts Fair.
- Schroon Lake Park Commission Partner — Coordinated with on community concerns about flooding and collaborates on watershed study efforts.
- The Town of Schroon Government — Engages with the Town of Schroon on policy matters including climate change and lake management.
- Town of Chester Partner — Co-funds hand harvesting of milfoil in Schroon Lake.
- Town of Chester Partner — Collaborates with the Schroon Lake Association to fund professional hand harvesting of Eurasian watermilfoil in Schroon Lake.
- Town of Horicon Partner — Co-funds hand harvesting of milfoil in Schroon Lake.
- Town of Horicon Partner — Collaborates with the Schroon Lake Association to fund professional hand harvesting of Eurasian watermilfoil in Schroon Lake.
- Town of Schroon Partner — Collaborates with SLA to provide additional hours of stewardship at boat launches as needed.
- Town of Schroon Partner — Partnered with the SLA to hire a Certified Lake Manager and address water quality issues.
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strategies · 4
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-Centered Conservation Governancemethodology: community_governanceBy integrating community collaboration, membership-based governance, and education into its model, the organization strengthens lake preservation because inclusive decision-making increases public buy-in, promotes responsible behavior, and sustains long-term engagement in stewardship.
- Preventive Invasive Species Control Frameworkmethodology: invasive_species_prevention_frameworkBy combining public education, boat decontamination stations, clean-drain-dry protocols, and rapid monitoring, the organization prevents the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species because a multi-layered, proactive approach reduces human-mediated transmission at critical access points.
- Science-Informed Watershed Managementmethodology: science-based-managementBy using professional hydrological and scientific studies to guide management decisions, the organization improves the effectiveness of flood mitigation and invasive species control because evidence-based interventions are more likely to address root causes and produce measurable ecological outcomes.
- Volunteer-Driven Stewardship Modelmethodology: volunteer-based stewardshipBy engaging community volunteers in monitoring and preservation activities, the organization sustains long-term environmental stewardship of the Schroon Lake watershed because local participation fosters ownership, increases capacity, and ensures continuity of conservation efforts.