OWLA Monthly Meeting – Dr. Paul Torrisi

ZOOM MEETING NY, United States

Happy New Year! The OWLA public forum on January 6 will welcome Dr. Paul Torrisi, President of the Skaneateles Lake Association. Dr. Torrisi, a retired ophthalmologist/retinal surgeon, has led the SLA for eleven years.  His presentation starting at 7 pm on Zoom will highlight the SLA’s ongoing aggressive prevention and control of aquatic invasive species, […]

OWLA Monthly Meeting – Dr. Neil Murphy

ZOOM MEETING NY, United States

The OWLA public forum on February 3 will welcome Dr. Neil Murphy.  Dr. Murphy will highlight his career, discuss the 20 years of experience he and his wife have with storm runoff buffers on land they lease to a crop farmer, and talk about some of his advanced technologies and passions including developing and demonstrating solutions to […]

2021 Bob Brower Owasco Lake Scientific Symposium In “Plain English”

ZOOM MEETING NY, United States

  Sediment and Nutrient ReductionEffects on Water Quality in Owasco Lake March 6, 2021, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM via ZoomPre-register to participate remotely by clicking the Register Now button below. Presenters: Status of Owasco Lake 2020; Dr. John Halfman, Professor ofEnvironmental Studies, Finger Lakes Institute at Hobart and William Smith Colleges Aquatic Invasive Species […]

OWLA Monthly Meeting – Dr. Hilary Lambert

ZOOM MEETING NY, United States

The OWLA public forum on April 7 will welcome Dr. Hilary Lambert,  Steward/Executive Director of the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network. The topic of her talk is very relevant to neighboring Owasco Lake: The 10-year Saga of Hydrilla in Cayuga Lake, & Other Water-Protection Challenges Dr. Lambert's  presentation will include a summary of the ups and downs of attempting to […]

June 2021 Board Meeting and Cocktail Party

ZOOM MEETING NY, United States

Owasco Watershed Lake Association invites the Public toa Virtual Cocktail Party & Annual Meeting, 7 p.m. June 2, 2021A Toast to Owasco Lake! The Owasco Watershed Lake Association (OWLA) Board of Directors invites the public to join them on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 7 p.m. for their Virtual Cocktail Party and Annual Meeting to […]

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Owasco Lake Watershed Management Plan – Public Meeting #2

Owasco Lake Watershed Management Plan— Incorporation of the EPA Nine Key Elements A public meeting will be held to provide an update on the process to incorporate the EPA Nine Key Elements into the Owasco Lake Watershed Management and Waterfront Revitalization Plan. The public will be able to review and comment on the Watershed Management […]

Emergency Response to Spotted Lantern Fly

Spotted Lantern Fly kills plants and trees, and poses a real threat to our region's fruit crops. This invader is wreaking havoc downstate and is expected to take a foothold in our region as soon as this season. Learn what SLF is, what this means to our communities, and how we can build a response […]

Harmful Algal Bloom Symposium

The Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Symposium has been recognized as a premier harmful algal bloom educational event in Upstate New York since 2014. OCTOBER 28, 20212 PM to 4:30 PMVIRTUAL EVENTFREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLICPLEASE JOIN US! 2:00 PM Welcome - Lisa Cleckner, Finger Lakes Institute, Hobart and William Smith Colleges 2:05 PM DEC […]

2022 Bob Brower Owasco Lake Scientific Symposium In “Plain English”

ZOOM MEETING NY, United States

2022 Bob Brower Scientific Symposiumin “plain English”Human Factors Affecting Water Quality in Owasco Lake March 19, 2022, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM via ZoomPre-register to participate remotely by clicking the Register Now button below. Presenters: Status of Owasco Lake; Dr. John Halfman, Professor ofEnvironmental Studies, Finger Lakes Institute at Hobart and William Smith Colleges Salinization […]

OWLA Public Forum and Elections

ZOOM MEETING NY, United States

OWLA is holding its next Public Forum on June 1, 2022. This meeting will include elections for OWLA Board members and the passage of changes to the bylaws.  Per our Bylaws, any current member of OWLA  (one vote per membership) is encouraged to participate in the voting. We will be using a simple Zoom Poll […]

OWLA and Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce – “Business After 5”

Owasco Yacht Club Firelane 2, East Lake Road, Auburn, NY, United States

Join the Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce and OWLA members for an evening on Owasco Lake at Owasco Yacht Club (OYC) and enjoy small bites prepared by Drifters on Owasco, wine, and soft drinks. Be sure to bring your business card for a chance to win a glass mosaic of Owasco Lake, an original oil painting of sunset on […]

Owasco Lake Ring of Fire!

Help light up the shoreline on July 4th with LED flares and raise money to help continue lake protection efforts!OWLA encourages anyone who uses flares during 3rd and 4th of July celebrations to switch over to LED Flares. These durable battery operated flares can be reused and are also great for autos, boats, RV's and […]

Party In The Park

Deauville Island, Emerson Park 6914 East Lake Road, Auburn, New York

Join NUCOR, Auburn Rotary, and local vendors and sponsors for Party In The Park, a Food and Music Festival!July 23rd and 24th 2022, Deauville Island, Auburn, NY. Enjoy music from area bands, food, fun, and friendly competitions between area fire departments in Fire Fighter Games!Stop by OWLA's table and say HI! Adults $5.00, Kids under […]

Owasco Lake Nine Element Plan – 3rd Public Meeting

Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES 1879 W. Genesee St. Rd.,, Auburn, NY

The Third Public Participation meeting for the Owasco Lake Watershed Nine Element Plan will be held on Monday July 25, 2022 at 6 pm at Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES (1879 West Genesee Street Road, Auburn). Come learn what this important initiative is all about and how it will help protect Owasco Lake.

OWLA Public Forum – Adam Effler, Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council

ZOOM MEETING NY, United States

OWLA is pleased to announce that Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council’s Executive Director, Adam Effler, PhD will be the presenter at the August 3rd OWLA Public Forum. We will hear how the Management Council has played an active role supporting the advancement of both the Owasco Lake Watershed Rules and Regulations and the 9E Watershed […]

Cornell AgriTech 140th Anniversary Open House

Learn how science happening on the Cornell AgriTech campus impacts New York food and agriculture. Faculty, students and staff will showcase their scientific research, give tours of our facilities, research fields and greenhouses and demonstrate how important (and fun) science really is. Open House highlights (subject to change): Look through a high powered microscope at […]

NYSFOLA Central NY Regional Conference

Dwyer Park 6799 Little York Lake Road, Preble

NYSFOLA is  having a Central NY regional conference at Little York Lake in Preble (Cortland County) and hope that you can join us.  The venue is airy, with a big porch overlooking the lake.  We'll have face masks and hand sanitizer available. NYSFOLA's 2022 CNY Regional conference is entitled "Collaboration: The Key to Watershed Protection […]

OWLA Public Forum – Dr. Rebecca Schneider, Cornell University

ZOOM MEETING NY, United States

OWLA is pleased to announce that Dr. Rebecca Schneider will provide our October presentation: "Stormwater Impacts from Road Ditches and other Sources" Dr. Rebecca Schneider is an Associate Professor of Natural Resources and the Environment at Cornell University. Rebecca’s research is focused on how networks of roadside ditches that crisscross watersheds contribute to flooding, droughts […]

OWLA Public Forum – Michelle Wunderlich – Cayuga County Planning and Economic Development Department

ZOOM MEETING NY, United States

OWLA is pleased to announce that Michelle Wunderlich, Associate Planner at the Cayuga County Planning and Economic Development Department, will be our speaker at the December OWLA Public Forum! Michelle will be discussing the Implementation of the Owasco Lake Watershed Nine Element Plan for Phosphorus Reduction Take part in this forum to hear how this important document will […]

OWLA Public Forum – Matt Gallo, Finger Lakes PRISM

ZOOM MEETING NY, United States

OWLA is pleased to announce that Matt Gallo, Terrestrial Program Outreach Coordinator for the Finger Lakes PRISM will be our speaker at the February OWLA Public Forum! Matt will be presenting Can't Stand The Heat: How a Warming World Helps Our Worst Invaders Join us to learn about invasive species in Owasco Lake, its watershed […]