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Paul Torrisi Sr. Named to Boating Hall of Fame

Congratulations to longtime SLA board member and former president Paul Torrisi Sr. on being named to the Skaneateles Historical Society’s Boating Hall of Fame, Class of 2026.
This well-deserved honor recognizes more than 40 years of leadership in sailing, community engagement, and lake stewardship that have helped preserve and protect Skaneateles Lake for future generations.
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SLA Honored with Gold Seal Award

The Legislature’s highest honor recognizes the volunteers, partners, researchers, and supporters working together to safeguard Skaneateles Lake for future generations.
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SLA Dedicates New Trailer in Honor of Joe Hennigan

The Skaneateles Lake Association held a special dedication ceremony June 11, at the home of Bill Dean, an SLA board member, to honor the memory of Joseph Michael Hennigan, a longtime board member and early supporter who died in December 2024 after a four-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Read Our 2025 Annual Report

The Skaneateles Lake Association’s 2025 Annual Report highlights a year of meaningful progress in protecting one of the country’s few unfiltered drinking water sources. From invasive species management and harmful algal bloom monitoring to watershed preservation and community education, the report reflects the collective impact of our members, volunteers, partners, and supporters.

Inside, you’ll find updates on key initiatives, program milestones, research collaborations, stewardship efforts, and the growing momentum behind our mission to preserve and protect Skaneateles Lake for future generations.

We invite you to explore the stories, data, and community efforts that continue to make this work possible — and to see firsthand how your support helps protect what we all love.

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Recent Highlights

A New Legacy for the Lake

SLA’s new crane barge marks a major step forward in lake protection.

Research & Data Summit

Experts shared research shaping the future of Skaneateles Lake.

Investing in the Lake’s Future

Regional partners came together to advocate for lake funding.

Celebrating John Menapace

Honoring John’s leadership in milfoil control and lasting impact on the lake.

16 Miles. One Mission

A full-lake swim that put protecting Skaneateles Lake in the national spotlight.


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