named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Invasive Species and HABs Management
Program focused on monitoring and controlling harmful algae blooms and invasive species to maintain ecological balance in the lake
Lake Friendly Farming (LFF)
Initiative promoting agricultural practices that reduce runoff and protect water quality in Keuka Lake and its watershed
Water Quality Monitoring
Monthly water testing conducted by KLA volunteers using boat-based sampling and a newly purchased probe to track changes in the lake's health
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Lake and Watershed Monitoring & Assessment 3 activities
- Investigation of fish mortality eventsInvestigates fish kill events in collaboration with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, analyzing factors such as water temperature fluctuations and runoff-induced turbidity to determine causes.
- Lake and watershed managementEngages in comprehensive lake and watershed management, including monitoring harmful algae blooms, invasive species, fish populations, lake level management, and promoting Lake Friendly Farming and boating safety, as discussed in annual membership meetings.
- Monthly water quality monitoring on Keuka LakeConducts monthly water testing on Keuka Lake using boats in all weather conditions, supported by a newly acquired water quality probe in 2021 to enhance data accuracy and reliability.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$217K
Contributions & grants$13K6%
Program service revenue$185K85%
Investment income$17K8%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$154K
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$41K
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$488K
Cash$488K
Investments$230
Liabilities$12K
Net assets$476K
Liquid reserves38.1 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -0.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATE PARSONS | SECRETARY | 1 | $38K |
board members · 12
- ANIS FADUL — DIRECTOR
- BILL LAFFIN — DIRECTOR
- BOB KARCZEWSKI — DIRECTOR
- CAROLYN HARRINGTON — DIRECTOR
- DARRYL HECKLE — DIRECTOR
- DR BOB LAMBERT — DIRECTOR
- IRA GOLDMAN — DIRECTOR
- JACK WILLIAMS — DIRECTOR
- JIM HORNER — TREASURER
- JIM HOWITT — DIRECTOR
- NOLAN SMITH — DIRECTOR
- ROB DINTRUFF — PRESIDENT
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Collaborates with KLA to investigate fish mortality events and monitor lake health.
strategies · 2
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.
- Environmental Stewardship for Watershed Sustainabilitymethodology: environmental-stewardshipBy directly managing conservation practices, we maintain the long-term health of Keuka Lake and its watershed, because active stewardship prevents ecological degradation and sustains ecosystem services.
- Monitoring for Early Interventionmethodology: monitoring-for-early-interventionBy conducting regular water testing, we detect changes in lake conditions early, enabling timely responses to prevent degradation of water quality, because early detection improves the effectiveness of interventions.