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Harmful algae blooms on Cross Lake in NY. A dead seagull is floating near the green blooms.
Keep your dog safe from potentially deadly algae: Cayuga, Cross and Otisco lakes are showing the presence of toxic algae this summer. cnywaterways.org/keep-your-do...
CNY Flooding Update: Canal Corp. is cutting flow out of CS-1 (Cayuga-Seneca Canal Lock) by 740 cubic feet per second due to conditions on Cross Lake. Cross Lake should see an impact by tomorrow, 05/26.
Aerial shot of flooded Cross Lake in Central New York.
The Canal Corp. has put out a Notice to Mariners regarding the opening of the canal system in phases beginning May 16th due to high water levels. Boaters should proceed at a “no wake” speed given the high water levels and possible debris. See comment below for link to our website with more details.
In the meantime, pictures are helpful from any impacted waterfront residents, or anything you all see out there in your travels. The situation is being actively monitored and CNY Waterways is in contact with the relevant authorities. See our website for updates. (3/3)
In the last 24 hours, we’ve received another 18″ from the rain…levels the hydrologist normally associates with hurricane remnants. So right now we’re seeing the equivalent of the 2021 hurricane rain and runoff. They’re doing what they can. (2/3)
Two chairs submerged in flood water on Cross Lake. A dock in the background is completely underwater, only the poles can be seen.
CNY WATERWAYS STATEMENT ON 05/07/25 FLOODING: The water started rising on about May 1st in order to water-up the canal sections east of us for the start of canal season next week. That brought Cross Lake up close to a foot over normal seasonal levels. (1/3)
Water chestnuts pulled manually and placed in a wheelbarrow for disposal.
A reminder that CNY Waterways’ next open meeting is on Tuesday, April 8th at 6:30pm, upstairs at The Reef Restaurant. We have three excellent guest speakers lined up for the evening. All are welcome! Details here: cnywaterways.org/open-meeting...
The New York State DEC has a great page on ice fishing and ice safety here: dec.ny.gov/things-to-do...
Photo of a frozen lake taken from the shoreline.
We’re headed for a pretty big thaw next week in #centralNY so just a reminder that ice thickness can can vary from water body to water body. 4” inches thick is the bare safe minimum for walking, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and ice skating and there is no such thing as **100%** safe ice.
“Growing Healthy Soil & Nutritious Food” with Erin & Peter Konuma. A free public forum webinar presented by the Owasco Watershed Lake Association.
Explore market gardening, permaculture and regenerative agriculture with Erin and Peter Konuma of Silver Tree Forest Farm. #OWLA #OwascoLake #Owasco
It’s 15°f out but we're already looking forwards to getting back on the water. The NYS Canal system is scheduled to open on Friday, May 16, 2025. BONUS: There are no tolls or fees for recreational use of the Canal system this year.
NYS funding to update aging water infrastructure, address phosphorus and reduce the frequency of harmful algal blooms, and protect drinking water.
DEC Releases Environmental Bond Act Draft Guidelines for Infrastructure Projects that Protect Drinking Water from Harmful Algal Blooms
dec.ny.gov/news/press-r...
Here’s the direct link! cnywaterways.org/2024-year-en...
Photo of a man clearing out invasive water chestnuts from around his boat and dock on Cross Lake in Central New York.
We’d like to share some of the accomplishments that we’ve made in the last couple of years and update you on our goals moving forward into 2025. View the full “2024 Year-End Update From CNY Waterways Association” report on our website in the “News/Events” section. #centralNY #nysDEC #WaterQuality
