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Lake & Environmental Resources

Helpful resources related to Keuka Lake and our environment.

Boater Safety Courses

Boater Safety Courses are available in Yates & Steuben Counties, sponsored by the local Sheriffs' Departments. Click above for their contact numbers. Also, see NYS requirements under "What", 'Laws & Regulations'. Next Yates course: March 21, 8-4 - See "Announcements".

Center for Aquatic Research

The goals of CAR at Keuka College: To provide authentic aquatic research opportunities to Keuka College students and faculty To better understand the structure and functions of Keuka Lake’s biology and ecology and other water bodies through long-term and ongoing student-centered scientific investigation To focus the Center’s research efforts on methods and projects that are unique, but complement, the work at existing regional research programs. To become a high profile entity in support of the Keuka College mission of experiential, hands-on education To positively and effectively interact and the public, and regional institutions, and associations.

Cornell Cooperative Extension - Steuben County

The Cornell Cooperative Extension educational system enables people to improve their lives and communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work.

Cornell Cooperative Extension - Yates County

The mission of Cornell Cooperative Extension is to improve the lives of people in Yates County through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work.

Finger Lakes Institute

The Institute is dedicated to the promotion of environmental research and education about the Finger Lakes and surrounding environments.

Finger Lakes Land Trust

The Finger Lakes Land Trust works to protect the natural integrity of the Finger Lakes region. We protect the beauty, wildness, biodiversity and working landscapes of the Finger Lakes region by holding conservation easements and owning nature preserves; educating for responsible stewardship; and collaborating with organizations and communities.

Finger Lakes-Ontario Watershed Protection Alliance

The mission of the Finger Lakes - Lake Ontario Watershed Protection Alliance is to facilitate processes that encourage watershed partnerships and implementation of action plans to protect and enhance water quality based on: •local needs assessment •holistic approaches •information exchange and public education •measurable goals and milestones

Friends of Barrington

Sponsored by residents and taxpayers in the township of Barrington, Yates County, New York, in suppport of professional and open town government committed to the preservation of our town's rural and agricultural character, and its natural and historic resources

Friends of the Outlet

For all information on the Keuka lake Outlet Trail

Genessee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council

The Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council (G/FLRPC) will identify, define, and inform its member counties of issues and opportunities critical to the physical, economic, and social health of the region. G/FLRPC provides forums for discussion, debate, and consensus building, and develops and implements a focused action plan with clearly defined outcomes, which include programs, personnel, and funding.

Keuka Watershed Improvement Cooperative (KWIC)

The purpose of KWIC is to ensure uniform regulations and enforcement of wastewater systems along Keuka Lake and in its watershed.

New York State Federation of Lake Associations

An organization of over 200 NYS Lake Associations involved in lake management and water quality

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

Regional Sub-Office, Bath, NY 607-776-2165
Region 8 (includes Steuben & Yates) 585-226-8911

NYS Invasive Species information

NYIS.INFO is your gateway to science-based information, breaking news, and new and innovative tools to prevent, detect, control and manage biological invaders in New York.

Steuben County Soil & Water Conservation District


Yates County Soil & Water Conservation Services