named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Boat Stewards
Volunteer-led program inspecting watercraft at launch sites to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species
CRISP Partnership
Collaboration with the Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership to prevent, detect, and control invasive species such as water chestnut and zebra mussels in the Canadarago Lake watershed
CSLAP Monitoring
Participation in the Citizen Lake and Pond Assessment Program to conduct seasonal water quality testing and track long-term lake health trends
Walleye Stocking
Initiative to restore native walleye populations in Canadarago Lake to improve fishery balance and enhance recreational fishing opportunities
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Lake Invasive Species Management 3 activities
- Manages water quality and invasive species in Canadarago LakeConducts direct interventions to monitor and improve water quality, including prevention and management of invasive species through stewardship and monitoring programs specific to Canadarago Lake.
- Operates volunteer boat steward program for invasive species preventionRuns a volunteer-based program at lake access points to inspect watercraft and educate the public on preventing the spread of invasive species into Canadarago Lake.
- Partnership collaboration for regional invasive species controlParticipates in the Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership to address invasive species threats across the Catskills region, including Canadarago Lake.
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Lake and River Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocates for sustainable lake level managementEngages in advocacy efforts to promote stable and practical lake level management policies that support the ecological health of Canadarago Lake.
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Lake Stewardship Education & Outreach 1 activity
- Public education on lake use and safetyProvides information and guidance to the public on harmful algal blooms, water testing, boating etiquette, shoreline rules, and overall water safety for Canadarago Lake users.
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Lake and Watershed Monitoring & Assessment 1 activity
- Scientific collaboration for lake health initiativesCollaborates with state and regional science programs to support water quality monitoring and broader lake health initiatives through shared data and expertise.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Walleye stocking and fishery managementImplements a program to stock adult-sized walleye in Canadarago Lake to improve fish population balance, native biodiversity, and recreational fishing quality.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$58K
Contributions & grants$40K69%
Program service revenue$4K6%
Investment income$670%
Other revenue$238
expenses
Total expenses$46K
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balance sheet
Total assets$151K
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Net assets$151K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- BRETT SLUYTER — Director
- CJ LOUGHLIN — Director
- KAREN DOMBROWSKI — Director of Membership
- KELLIE COLF — Director
- MIKE JASTREMSKI — Director
- RON KREIS — Director
- RYAN FAGAN — Director
- THOMAS SADEKOSKI — Director
- TONY BARLETTA — Director
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- CLIA Network — Source of adapted mission and informational content related to lake improvement and walleye program.
- Canadarago Lake Association Partner — Collaborates on lake monitoring and stewardship efforts.
- Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership Partner — Partner organization focused on education, prevention, early detection, and control of invasive species in the Catskills.
- NYS DEC Region 4 Government — State environmental agency partner for regulatory and enforcement matters related to the lake.
- NYS Parks Partner — Co-manages lake access points including the boat launch and Baker's Beach.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Provides informational resources on the importance of boat stewards.
- Town of Richfield Partner — Co-manages lake access points including the boat launch and Baker's Beach.
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.
- Collaborative Invasive Species Managementmethodology: regional_partnershipBy partnering with regional organizations, the association enhances its capacity to prevent, detect, and control invasive species because coordinated action across jurisdictions increases early detection rates and improves response effectiveness.
- Community-Led Conservationmethodology: community-led conservationBy engaging local residents as active stewards, the organization protects Canadarago Lake because community ownership leads to sustained vigilance, greater compliance with conservation practices, and more effective prevention of invasive species.
- Prevention-First Watershed Stewardshipmethodology: prevention-first stewardshipBy focusing on preventing invasive species from entering the lake rather than reacting to infestations, the organization maintains long-term ecological health because early intervention is more effective, less costly, and reduces cumulative damage to the ecosystem.
- Whole-Lake Ecosystem Managementmethodology: whole-lake_ecosystem_managementBy managing Canadarago Lake as a single, interconnected ecosystem, the organization ensures that localized actions are evaluated for lake-wide impacts because ecological processes such as water quality and species distribution do not adhere to arbitrary boundaries and require system-wide coordination.