ALERT: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) have been observed in the south eastern end of the lake.  LEARN MORE

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Who to Contact

If you have questions or concerns about the lake or watershed, please see the list of resources below. If you need further assistance, contact the Skaneateles Lake Association. We are dedicated to helping you find the answers you need.

Skaneateles Lake Association

Contact Us
(315) 681-5296


Harmful algal blooms

NYSDEC — Reporting and Health Symptoms

If you suspect that you have seen a HAB, please report the HAB to DEC. Fill out and submit a Suspicious Algal Bloom Report Form. If possible, attach digital photos (close-up and landscape to show extent and location) of the suspected HAB in the web form. Email HABsInfo@dec.ny.gov if you are not able to complete the form.
Please report any health symptoms to NYS Health Department at harmfulalgae@health.ny.gov and your local health department.


Water quality and septic issues

City of Syracuse Water Department
(315) 448-8344


Lake spills

NYSDEC Spill Response and Remediation
(800) 457-7362

Skaneateles Lake Watershed Agricultural Spill Response
(315) 457-0325


Local regulations for building and land use

Village of Skaneateles
(315) 685-3440

Town of Skaneateles
(315) 685-3473

Town of Niles
(315) 497-0066

Town of Scott
(607) 749-2902

Town of Spafford
(315) 673-4144

Town of Sempronius
(315) 496-2376


Local waste and recycling centers

Cayuga County
(315) 253-1203

Cortland County
(607) 753-5345

Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency 
(315) 453-2866

Skaneateles Transfer Station 
(315) 554-8091

Spafford Transfer Station
(315) 673-4144

 

Road flooding, ditch or culvert issues

NYSDOT — Region 3 (Cayuga, Cortland, Onondaga) 
(315) 428-4351

Onondaga County Department of Transportation
(315) 435-2222


Soil testing

Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District
(315) 252-4171

Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District
(607) 756-5991

Onondaga County Soil and Water Conservation District
(315) 457-0325

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County
(315) 424-9485


Additional lake protection partners

The Central New York Land Trust
(315) 575-8839

Finger Lakes Land Trust
(607) 275-9487  

ESF Restoration Science Center
(315) 470-6500

Skaneateles Watershed Municipal Partnership

 

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