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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

September 2026
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September Lake Ecology Team Meeting

The Lake Ecology Team met on Sept. 2 to discuss harmful algal bloom monitoring, watershed protection, invasive species management, ongoing research and opportunities for continued collaboration as summer transitions into fall.


HAB Monitoring


Watershed Protection


Invasive Species

  • 2026 HAB monitoring season and current lake conditions
  • Watershed projects, tree protection and community collaboration
  • Boat Steward, milfoil control and invasive species prevention updates
August 2026
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August Lake Ecology Team Meeting

The Lake Ecology Team met on Aug. 5 to discuss harmful algal bloom research and monitoring, watershed and forest protection, invasive species management, improvement projects and coordinated community outreach.

HAB Research

Watershed Protection

Invasive Species

  • HAB data analysis, monitoring and public outreach
  • Forest protection and watershed improvement projects
  • Invasive species prevention and management updates
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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