named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
CSLAP
Cooperative Summer Lake Assessment Program involving biweekly water sampling from June through mid-September to monitor water quality and detect harmful algal blooms.
Decontamination Station Maintenance & Repair team
Maintains and repairs decontamination stations at boat access points around the lake to ensure effective prevention of invasive species spread.
HAB Mitigation at CSM
Targeted effort to reduce the likelihood of harmful algal bloom (HAB) events in the CSM swim area through monitoring and intervention strategies.
Safe Yield (lake level, dam control)
Monitors and manages lake water levels through data collection and analysis to balance recreational use, drinking water supply, and environmental health.
Storm Drain Labeling
Labels storm drains that drain into Conesus Lake to raise public awareness about watershed protection and pollution prevention.
Watercraft Stewardship Program (WSP)
Prevents the spread of aquatic invasive species by inspecting and decontaminating boats entering Conesus Lake, with stewardship stations at key access points.
Weather Station
Operates weather stations at the north and south ends of the lake to collect and share real-time meteorological data including wind, rainfall, temperature, and solar radiation.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Lake Invasive Species Management 2 activities
- Conducts water quality monitoring and invasive species detectionPerforms biweekly lake water sampling from June through mid-September and uses an Automated Underwater Vehicle-Remotely Operated Vehicle to identify invasive aquatic plants in Conesus Lake.
- Prevents spread of aquatic invasive speciesOperates one of the first watercraft stewardship programs in New York State and has installed decontamination stations at multiple boat access points to prevent the spread of invasive species via watercraft.
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 2 activities
- Facilitates boating safety programs and vessel checksPartners with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary to conduct vessel safety checks and deliver public education programs on boating safety.
- Provides free boat rides and meals for veteransProvides free boat rides and lunch for local veterans on Conesus Lake as part of a community appreciation program.
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Lake Stewardship Education & Outreach 2 activities
- Hosts educational programs on watershed and lake issuesHosts free educational presentations at the Watershed Education Center (WEC) and offers online registration for public programs on environmental topics such as microplastics pollution and watershed health.
- Operates emergency and informational communication systemsOperates an email alert system for urgent situations and a news service for non-time-critical information to keep lake area residents informed.
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Watershed Conservation & Stewardship 1 activity
- Advocates on lake and watershed issues with government agenciesEngages with local and state government and agencies to represent over 1,000 members on watershed and lake-related concerns, including policy and regulatory matters.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Hosts annual flare pick-up with food donation driveHosts an annual flare pick-up event that includes a food donation drive, collecting food donations for local food cupboards.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Operates annual arts and crafts showOrganizes and operates a two-day annual arts and crafts show as a community event.
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Real-Time Environmental Monitoring and Community Engagement 1 activity
- Operates lake-based environmental monitoring systemsOperates two weather stations at the north and south ends of Conesus Lake and installed a stream gage in the Conesus Inlet to monitor water inflows, with real-time data accessible via the CLA website.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Organizes annual lake clean-up eventsOrganizes an annual clean-up event focused on the north end, south end, and area near the NYS Boat Launch of Conesus Lake to maintain shoreline and water quality.
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Community Safety Patrols & Security Support 1 activity
- Supports law enforcement patrols on Conesus LakeCollaborates with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department to support law enforcement patrols on Conesus Lake, enhancing safety and regulation compliance for lake users.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Hosts annual "Lake of Fire" event with flare lightingSponsors the annual "Lake of Fire" event on July 3rd, during which road flares are lit along the perimeter shores of Conesus Lake, and provides flares to over 1,000 members.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$97K
Contributions & grants$56K57%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$7K8%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$89K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$3K
balance sheet
Total assets$277K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$277K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -6.7%
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Businesses in the communities surrounding Conesus Lake Partner — Local businesses that sponsor the Conesus Lake Association and are recognized in the sponsor directory.
- Cornell Integrated Pest Management Program Partner — Hosts experts from the Cornell Integrated Pest Management Program for educational talks on tick-borne diseases.
- Finger Lakes Institute Partner — Collaborates on identifying and removing invasive terrestrial plants that threaten watershed health.
- Lakeville Fire Training Grounds Partner — Hosts the annual flare pick-up events for the Conesus Lake Association.
- Livingston County Government — Collaborates with local government on watershed management and lake-related policy issues.
- Livingston County Health Department Partner — Collaborates with the HABs Plan Workgroup to improve communication during harmful algal bloom events.
- Livingston County Sheriff’s Department Partner — Collaborates on law enforcement patrols on Conesus Lake through its Marine Patrol unit.
- Long Point Park Government — Hosts the CLA Arts and Crafts Show on its grounds.
- NYSDEC Government — Partners with the CLA on invasive species monitoring and HAB response planning.
- New York State Government — Coordinates clean-up activities near the NYS Boat Launch facility.
- PRISM Partner — Works with the CLA to identify and track invasive species in and around Conesus Lake.
- RIT Partner — Collaborates with RIT's Lake Ontario Microplastic Center on microplastics awareness and research initiatives.
- SUNY Brockport Partner — Collaborates on educational programming at the Watershed Education Center.
- SUNY Geneseo Partner — Hosts educational events at the Watershed Education Center in collaboration with SUNY Geneseo faculty and student researchers.
- United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 04-09 Partner — Conducts safety patrols, vessel safety checks, and public education programs on Conesus Lake.
- University of Rochester Partner — Partners with the University of Rochester through the Lake Ontario Microplastic Center and hosts presentations by faculty.
- WEC Partner — Hosts events in collaboration with the WEC
- Watershed Council Partner — Works with the CLA on improving communication protocols during HAB events.
- local and state government agencies Government — Interacts with local and state government and agencies on lake usage and environmental matters.
strategies · 1
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.
- Watershed Protection Through Community-Based Stewardshipmethodology: watershed_protectionBy engaging residents in education, data access, and coordinated action, the organization protects Conesus Lake as a drinking water source and ensures long-term ecological and residential well-being, because community ownership increases stewardship efficacy and sustainability.