Coolest Small Town in the USA
Vote for Hammondsport
Hannondsport is vying for the "Coolest Small Town in America" and needs your vote. Please log on to www.budgettravel.com and cast your vote. You may vote once a day through the end of January. This would be a great boost for Keuka Lake!!!
Historical Lake Levels
NEW - Historical Lake Levels
Thanks to Peter Landre, Cornell Cooperative Extension - Yates, has created an historical lake level chart highlighting the extreme highs and lows of the level of Keuka Lake. Click on "Lake Level' on our home page. Above the current level chart is a link to click on to view the historical chart.
Lawn Fertilizer Restricted
New NYS Law restricts use of phosphorus lawn fertilizers
New NYS Law restricts the use of phosphorus lawn fertilizers beginning January 1, 2012. Please see the law's description on our website under "What", 'Laws & Regulations'.
KLA Patron Level Donors
KLA Patron Level Donors
The KLA Office apologizes for its omission of the Patron Level donors in its December newsletter. The Patron list will be published in the March 2012 edition. Your support is very important to the KLA.
KLA Comments to DEC
KLA Comments on 2011 draft dSGEIS 10-26-11
On our Home Page, Click on "How", then "Watershed Protection, then "Hydrofracking & Waste Water Disposal" to access the KLA letter response to the DEC's 2011 draft dSGEIS, 10-26-11.
Hydrilla
Invasive Species - HYDRILLA
Good webinar on Hydrilla can be found on the main page of the NYS Invasive Species Clearinghouse (link below) if you are interested in learning more about the plant, Cayuga Inlet infestation, control options, and potential impact. To view click here
Boater Safety Courses
Boater Safety Courses - Yates & Steuben Counties
Courses are being offered in both counties. Click on "View all announcements" for specific course details. If none are listed for the time in which you are interested, call the Sheriff's Departments or check out their web sites.
2010 Annual Meeting Minutes
2010 Annual Meeting Minutes
To read the minutes from the 2010 Annual Meeting at Keuka College, go to our home page, click on "What", then click on 'About' and then click on '2010 Minutes'.
Results of KLA Members' Hydrofracking Survey
Results of KLA Members' Hydrofracking Survey - 3/11
See the results of the 51% response on the recent survey sent to KLA Members concernibng hydrofracking by clicking on "How, then "Watershed Protection ", then "Hydrofracking & Waste Water Issues", then "Survey".
KLA Office
KLA Office Hours
The KLA Office, 142 Main St, PY is usually open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-2. Youy can use the "Contact Us" tab on this website to access the office through e-mail or telephone.
Hydrofracking & Waste Water Disposal
KLA Information on Hydrofracking & Waste Water Disposal now available on our website
KLA Information on Hydrofracking & Waste Water Disposal is now available on our website: On our Home Page, click on "How", then 'Watershed Protection', then 'Hydrofracking & Waste Water Disposal'. We will continue to keep you updated on this site concerning these important issues.
NYS Open Burning Regulations
NYS Open Burning Regulations - effective October 2009
To view the NYS Open Burning Regulations - effective October 2009 - click on "What", 'Laws & Regulations'. The new DEC Regulations are listed. Visit the DEC's webpage that answers the "most asked" questions about the new regulations: http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/58519.html
Voting & Dual Residency
Voting & Dual Residency - How you can make a difference around Keuka Lake
Do you have a "legitimate, significant & continuing attachment" to your lake property? Then you should read the article on Voting & Dual Residency by D. Scott Demmin that was published in our September '09 KLA Newsletter. You can claim residency in the area in order to vote in local elections that may affect your lake property. Look under "How", click on 'Education'.
Lost and Found
Lost and Found Items on Keuka Lake Shoreline
KLA members have asked that we post items that have washed up on their beaches or that have been lost. We will update the items periodically. Please contact the KLA Office for missing or location information for these items.