The Cayuga Lake Watershed Network identifies key threats to Cayuga Lake and its watershed, and advocates for solutions that support a healthy environment and vibrant, sustainable communities. The CLWN website provides numerous links to programs around the lake.
Homeowners Guide to Lake Friendly Living.pdf

The mission of the Community Science Institute is to foster and support environmental monitoring in partnership with community-based volunteer groups in order to better understand our shared natural resources and how to manage them for long-term sustainability and protection.
2023 CSI Water Bulletin .pdf
2022 CSI Water Bulletin .pdf

The mission of Discover Cayuga Lake is to engage students, community members, and visitors in learning about the ecology and history of
Cayuga Lake and its watershed and to inspire people to maintain these healthy environments for future generations. 

Cayuga Lake Environmental Action Now (CLEAN) is an independent advocacy group that is working to protect Cayuga Lake. They are addressing industry polluters in an effort to highlight the need for remediation of industrial contamination. Based in Ithaca, CLEAN is working with researchers, local environmental groups, and a legal team to address water quality issues on Cayuga Lake.

Issue of Concern:

To learn more about the plans for closing the Cargill Salt Mine, visit the CLEAN website.

Next Door West Shore is a social site connecting neighbors with all kinds of links and services. It is free and easy to set up an account to access this fun and informative site.

The mission of PRISM is to reduce the introduction, spread, and impact of invasive species within the Finger Lakes region through coordinated education, detection, prevention,
and control measures.

There is a network of  8 regional PRISMs created by New York State through its Environmental Protection Fund, covering a 17-county area.