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Lake Ecology Team Meeting Updates

Science, strategy, and collaboration guiding the protection of Skaneateles Lake.

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About the Team

The Lake Ecology Team (LET) serves as a scientific and technical advisory group supporting the Skaneateles Lake Association’s lake protection efforts.

Members include researchers, watershed experts, agency representatives, and community leaders working together to guide decisions around water quality, ecosystem health, and long-term protection.

Through ongoing collaboration, the team translates science into real-world strategies that safeguard the lake for future generations.

Topics regularly discussed include:

  • Lake monitoring and research
  • Harmful algal bloom prevention and response
  • Nutrient reduction across the watershed
  • Invasive species prevention and management
  • Watershed improvement projects
  • Regional partnerships and policy coordination

Our Lake Ecology Team In Action

March 2026
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March Lake Ecology Team Meeting

The Lake Ecology Team met on March 4 to discuss ongoing research, invasive species prevention, watershed improvement projects, and next steps for monitoring and collaboration.

Monitoring
Invasive Species
Projects
  • Hydrilla and prevention discussions
  • Expanded sampling and monitoring plans
  • Updates on stream and watershed projects
February 2026
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February Lake Ecology Team Meeting

On February 4, the Lake Ecology Team met to review research and monitoring priorities, invasive species prevention, watershed improvement projects, and next steps following the Skaneateles Research & Data Summit and Finger Lakes Research Conference.

Research
Watershed Projects
Coordination
  • Summit and research conference recap
  • AIS prevention and milfoil planning updates
  • Road salt, stream, and native planting discussions
About the LET
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How the Lake Ecology Team Works

The Lake Ecology Team brings together scientists, agency leaders, and community partners to guide lake protection efforts through research, coordination, and shared expertise.

Science
Collaboration
Decision-Making
  • Monthly coordination across research and agencies
  • Data-driven recommendations for lake protection
  • Alignment on watershed and invasive species strategies
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