Canandaigua Lake
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"The fourth largest of the Finger Lakes, Canandaigua Lake is located 29 miles southeast of the city of Rochester. Called by the Indians, The Chosen Place, Canandaigua lies within Ontario and Yates counties. The lake is bordered on the north by the city of Canandaigua, and on the south by the settlement of Woodville." NYS DEC.
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It's important to monitor the health of our Finger Lakes, which is a part of our regions environmental health.
- Worries aside, Canandaigua Lake is healthy - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Despite the number of dead fish, local officials said there is no cause for alarm. “The overall health of the lake is in pretty good shape,” said Kevin Olvany, program manager of the Canandaigua Lake Watershed Council. There are areas of concern, like levels of phosphorus and bacteria in the water, but Olvany said the council regularly tests for such impurities and remains dedicated to maintaining the quality of the lake’s waters. (June 22, 2010) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow [more on Canandaigua Lake in our area]
- Canandaigua council backs lakefront projects - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — The latest plans for a lakefront hotel have the unanimous support of the City Council. (December 12/09) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow [more on Canandaigua Lake in our area]
- Diesel spill leaks into Canandaigua Lake - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — A fuel spill last week at the site of the Deuel Road bridge reconstruction near West Lake Road in the town caused as much as 200 gallons of diesel gasoline to leach into the soil, Monteith Creek and Canandaigua Lake. Ontario County officials say the spill occurred Thursday evening, July 30, but a Canandaigua Lake Watershed Council official says it happened no later than Wednesday, July 29. (August 6, 09) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow [
- Canandaigua Lake facing threats from algae, construction | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle But a new report, which Olvany co-wrote, tells of concerns about the lake, including increased algae blooms from elevated phosphorus levels. Although the wide-ranging report describes the overall condition of the lake as "good to excellent," it warns that the trend toward high phosphorus levels "represents a threat to lake health" and calls for "proper land-use controls" to limit runoff containing phosphorus (July 26, 09) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
- Canandaigua: Watershed groups hope to merge - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — Two community groups dedicated to preserving the Canandaigua Lake watershed will vote Aug. 22 on whether to merge their organizations. With both groups having the same goals, leaders of both groups say it makes sense to pool resources. (July 13, 09) http://www.mpnnow.com/
- Canandaigua Lake dispute just tip of the iceberg - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — Should an engineer visit a lakefront project site once a week or once a day? Should a geotechnical engineer — a specialist in structural behavior of soil and rocks — approve a lakeside project before it breaks ground? These are just a few of the questions local officials and watershed experts are grappling with as they strive to protect the lake without shutting the door on development. (July 13, 09) http://www.mpnnow.com/
- Report: Lake healthy, but trend troubling - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — Phosphorus levels have steadily increased in Canandaigua Lake, a new report shows, while Sucker Brook has the highest overall pollution level compared with other streams around the lake. (July 11, 09) - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow
- Algae bloom spreading over Canandaigua lake - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — The green tinge to parts of Canandaigua Lake these days is due to a form of algae that could clog water treatment filters and give the water a bad smell and taste. Bruce Gilman, botany expert in the conservation department of Finger Lakes Community College, identified it as a species of green algae known by its scientific name, spirogyra. A common name for the algae is mermaid’s hair, he added. (June 22, 09) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow
- Canandaigua to cut back on road salt - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — The city hopes to save up to $30,000 this year by salting only major streets. In addition to saving cash, officials tout the initiative as a way to reduce run-off into the lake. (Jan 19, 09) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow
- Watchdogs challenge lakefront project - Rochester, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Alliance and Canandaigua Lake Association — formerly East Shore Association — are appealing to the state’s highest court in hopes of reversing a lower court decision that favored a controversial lakefront development. (Nov 23, 08) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
- Developer goes back to the drawing board on controversial Corbett's Glen project - Rochester, NY - MPNnow Opponents of a proposed six-story parking garage to be built near the Corbett’s Glen Nature Park may have reason to cheer. (Oct., 6, 08) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
- MPNnow Lake watchdogs see troubled waters ahead RSS Idyllic Canandaigua Lake, with its clear water and stunning vistas, is a magnet for boaters of all sorts. But is it getting just a little too popular? According to a report on lake boating habits, the answer is yes. (Oct 6, 08) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
- Pollutants a concern in lake development - Rochester, NY - MPNnow In a keynote at the annual meeting on Saturday for the Canandaigua Lake Watershed Alliance, Dr. Thomas Drennen, environmental economist, warned members that development must be balanced with preservation on Canandaigua Lake to avoid what he calls a tipping point. (Aug 24, 08) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
- Land trust targets Canandaigua lake - Rochester, NY - MPNnow (Aug 10, 08) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
- Development of Canandaigua Lake raises concerns over water quality | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Canandaigua Lake, one of 11 Finger Lakes, has felt the brunt of lakeshore development. Real estate prices have shot up, and Web sites promote the area as second only to Lake Tahoe, Calif., in lakefront property values. (July 1, 08) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
- Land purchase protects lake -16-acre plot near Canandaigua's southern tip thwarts development - — A land trust's recent purchase of 16 acres near the south end of Canandaigua Lake is good news for those worried that development is displacing nature. The Finger Lakes Land Trust's purchase has significance that goes beyond the 16 acres because the land had been slated for development and borders the state's High Tor Fish and Wildlife Management Area, 6,100 acres of wooded terrain and marshlands. (March 19, 2007) Democrat & Chronicle
- MPNnow.com: Duckweed clogs shore Meanwhile, blue-green algae has bloomed on the east side of Canandaigua Lake. - CANANDAIGUA — Duckweed has turned portions of Canandaigua Lake into a sea of green confetti. The small, round plant arrived with the rains from Hurricane Ernesto and grew thick at Bob Krokus’ home on West Lake Road. (Sept. 17, 2006) Messenger Post Newspapers
- Full speed ahead for lakefront regs - City leaders must decide - and soon - how tall buildings should be and where parking lots can go. CANANDAIGUA - City leaders want to build an access road behind Parkway Plaza and allow taller buildings on Lakeshore Drive to make the lakefront more attractive to both developers and visitors. Messenger Post Newspapers
- Line forms for lake water - The state will soon review Canandaigua's request to draw more water from the lake, a process that puts other requests on hold. (September 15, 2004) Messenger Post Newspapers
- Lake protection groups consider merger The two organizations on Canandaigua Lake will make a decision at an Aug. 22 meeting. CANANDAIGUA - Leaders of the Canandaigua Lake Watershed Task Force and Canandaigua Lake Pure Waters, Ltd. may merge to cut costs and create a stronger organization. Daily Messenger
- Duck-feeding ordinance in Canandaigua? One resident sides with the DEC that feeding the ducks does more harm than good. CANANDAIGUA - One Canandaigua resident says it's time town officials consider a law that restricts the feeding of waterfowl. (August 14, 2002) Daily Messenger
- Canandaigua Lake is healthier than many other lakes, according to a recent environmental report. The report was concerned, however, about the extent that lakeshore residents contribute to lake pollution, as well as the puzzling white foam that has been spotted along the shore, which has been attributed by some to the decaying of dead zebra mussels. (July 2, 2002) The Town Crier News -- http://www.thetowncrier.com
- Shallow lake level a big concern Wetlands may become exposed and plant life may die if Canandaigua Lake becomes much shallower. (Monday, December 10, 2001) Daily Messenger
- Lake foam may come from dead zebra mussels Officials still have to conduct more tests on the foam floating on Canandaigua Lake. Recent tests in Canandaigua Lake suggests heavy foam buildup may be due to decaying zebra mussels. (Wednesday, September 26, 2001) Daily Messenger
- 'Lake Foam: Yuck' Experts say a white foamy substance is most likely the remains of once-living algae or zooplankton. Large pools of soap-like bubbles have been washing up on the east side of Canandaigua Lake, and some residents say it's the worst they've seen it in years. (Thursday, August 23, 2001) Daily Messenger
- Canandaigua Lake to undergo tests Three high-tech devices will soon be placed in Canandaigua Lake to help determine water quality. CANANDAIGUA - Canandaigua Lake will undergo a new round of tests for pollutants linked to personal watercrafts. (Wednesday, June 6, 2001) Daily Messenger
- Council tackles water quality The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Council is taking steps to improve and maintain the quality of the lake and its tributaries. CANANDAIGUA — The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Council last week decided to move forward with a plan to install instruments in Canandaigua Lake to collect hydrocarbons — a procedure to determine lake water quality. (April 9, 2001) Canandaigua.com
- Salt use rises in watershed Salt usage has increased each year since 1996 in the Canandaigua Lake watershed. Despite fewer large-scale snow or ice storms, the amount of salt used to clear roadways in the Canandaigua Lake watershed increased by more than 21 percent last year compared to the year before. February 20, 2001) Daily Messenger
- Finger Lakes Land Trust secures lush donation A couple has donated 220 pristine acres that look over Canandaigua Lake. A Canandaigua Lake hillside coveted for its scenic beauty will be preserved for generations due to a private donation. (January 31, 2001) Gates-Chili Post
- Always on the level Department of Public Works personnel daily keep tabs on the level of Canandaigua Lake, controlling the gates to raise or lower the level. (January 30, 2001) Daily Messenger
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Jet Skis can stay for now, panel rules A group that studied
the issue opts to focus on education.
CANANDAIGUA — Jet Ski lovers won an important battle this week after a committee decided not to further restrict use of personal watercrafts on Canandaigua Lake. (January 24, 2001) Daily Messenger -
Canandaigua Lake tests OK for pollutants A study of lake
sediment reveals low levels of contaminants.
CANANDAIGUA — A recent test of sediment in three areas of Canandaigua Lake revealed relatively low amounts of pollutants near its northern shore. (October 22, 2000) Canandaigua.com - State Grant Will Help Save Squaw Island Historic Squaw Island in the middle of Canandaigua Lake is shrinking. In the late 1800s, the island had an area of two acres, but natural and man-made water disturbances have eroded the island down to just an eighth of an acre. (October 13, 2000) RochesterToday
- Conference to tackle Jet Skis issues The Sustainable Watershed Conference will focus on ways local governments can work together to protect the Finger Lakes. (October 9, 2000) Canandaigua.com
- Pataki
signs Jet Ski bill A law allowing local governments to
regulate "Jet Skis" takes effect in 60 days.
Six municipalities along Canandaigua Lake will soon be allowed to develop local laws governing the use of personal watercraft. (September 5, 2000) Canandaigua.com - Jet Ski Controversy On Canandaigua Lake There is some controversy along the shore of Canandaigua Lake. (September 04, 2000) RochesterToday
- State Health Department officials are warning area residents that they expect an increase in the population of deer ticks throughout Western New York, meaning that Lyme disease could infect many more New Yorkers this year than the 4000 infected last year. 5/17/00-- The Town Crier Canandaigua Area News
- Watercraft foes target Canandaigua Lake --Canandaigua.com
- Stray Hunting Bullet Zips Through A Home A Canandaigua family is fuming after a hunter allegedly fired a shotgun towards their house.--12/19/99 RochesterToday News
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A limited supply of bluebird nest boxes are available at the
Ontario County
4H office at 480 North Main Street, Canandaigua. For more information,
please call (716) 394-3977, ext. 10. --The Town Crier - Bristol
OKs dog law The town of Bristol is trying to put a leash on
its barking dog
problem. --Canandaigua.com - Gilding of Canandaigua Lake Costly facelifts could erode a natural beauty --10/11/99 DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE
- Waterpark plan discussed Worries about increased traffic and the safety of children dominated the concerns of residents who spent four hours learning more about the plans for Roseland Waterpark last night. 3/10/00 Canandaigua.com
- Busy Beaver Threaten School There's a beaver colony on the Canandaigua School District property.--3/14/00- RNews
- Damming Beavers It's the beavers versus the Canandaigua School District. --03/15/00 RochesterToday
- Beavers To Stay: The beavers living on Canandaigua School District property have been granted a reprieve.--03/19/00 RochesterToday
- Canandaigua sinks jet-ski races Officials cancel popular lake competition because of fuel pollutants added to water --(March 28, 2000)--DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE
- Jet Ski Race Canceled: A popular jet ski race on Canandaigua Lake has been canceled because of concerns about water pollution --03/28/00 RochesterToday
- NO JET SKI RACES There won't be any jet ski races on Canandaigua Lake this summer thanks to concerns that the personal watercraft pollute the water. 3/28/00- Fox Rochester
- New Water Park Vote Tonight We may learn more about a plan to build a new water park in Canandaigua; a vote on the project is expected tonight. (May 25, 2000) RochesterToday
- Naples weighs strip mall NAPLES - About 70 concerned residents listened during a town meeting last night to developers' plans to build a strip mall and hotel complex in Naples. --April 23, 2000 Canandaigua.com
- The installation of a sewer line along the entirety of Routes 5 and 20 from Canandaigua to Geneva has been put on hold by Ontario County officials. 11/15/99 The Town Crier
- Canandaigua might ban boats from city waters The two-stroke engine -- the compact, simple internal combustion engine that powers everything from mopeds to jet skis -- could become machina non grata at Canandaigua Lake. (April 12, 2000) --DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE
- Reports of boat ban erroneous A city lawmaker wants the state to regulate boat motor emissions, a move that could have far-reaching implications on Canandaigua Lake and elsewhere since many boaters rely on what some regard as pollution-spewing two-stroke engines.--04/12/00 Daily Messenger.
- CANANDAIGUA BOAT BAN? ONE OF OUR AREA'S BIGGEST TOURIST ATTRACTIONS COULD LOSE ONE OF ITS BIGGEST SELLING POINTS. (April 13, 2000) -FoxFirst.
- Committee Can't Ban Motors On Lake The environmental committee of the Canandaigua City Council met last night, and the possible ban the use of two-stroke engines on Canandaigua Lake was on the agenda. --04/14/00 RochesterToday
- Engine powers jet ski debate Canandaigua joins other communities nationally in arguing about lake pollution (April 16, 2000) --DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE
Resources for Canandaigua Lake
If you live near Honeoye Lake perhaps one of these resources can be a way for you to become involved with your lake's health.
- Canandaigua Lake Watershed Council The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Council, consisting of publicly elected representatives from each of the fourteen watershed and water purveying municipalities is the lead organization in the protection of the Canandaigua Lake watershed. It is the goal of the Watershed Council to maintain and enhance the high water quality of the Canandaigua Lake watershed through education, research, restoration and if necessary regulation. The Watershed Council strives to cooperate and partner with the various citizen groups along with county, state and federal agencies to more effectively and efficiently implement the plan
- Canandaigua Lake....Our Heritage and Our Responsibility The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Alliance is a non-profit, community-based organization with over 450 members whose purpose is to study, inform and promote methods to conserve, improve and protect the natural resources, water quality and overall environment of the Canandaigua Lake watershed.
- Canandaigua Lake Association Canandaigua Lake Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit, all-volunteer organization whose purpose is to advocate for the protection of Canandaigua Lake, its natural resources, and the surrounding land and property, as well as preserve the local Native American folklore and pioneer history.
- Finger Lakes Home-page Join Us In The Finger Lakes There are 11 beautiful bodies of water that make up the Finger Lakes. Going from West to East they are: Conesus, Hemlock, Canadice, Honeoye, Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca, Cayuga, Owasco, Skaneateles and Otisco.
- Canandaigua Lake -- Complete resource from the NYS Department of Environment.
- Finger Lakes Land Trust: Founded in 1989, the Finger Lakes Land Trust works to protect the natural integrity of the Finger Lakes Region. Our work involves establishing nature preserves, holding conservation easements, educating for responsible stewardship, and working cooperatively with private groups and public agencies. We are a non-profit organization supported by donations from members and grants received from private foundations and government agencies.