Save Skaneateles Lake

Skaneateles Lake faces an immediate crisis. Eurasian watermilfoil, an aggressively invasive aquatic plant, threatens to drastically and permanently change the character of the lake. Unchecked, the weed spreads quickly and forms large, dense mats of floating vegetation.

In 2007, supported by the donations of hundreds of local residents, the Skaneateles Lake Milfoil Eradication Project removed 4.2 acres of milfoil from the lake. Building on this success, 26 acres were eliminated during 2008 and 2009. Our goal in 2010 is to complete the project; this involves removing the remaining 8-10 acres. Your contribution will make that possible.

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Eradicating milfoil is a demanding, labor-intensive and costly process. With six boats and thirty divers working through the summer, the operation is a major investment in the recreational and aesthetic value of the lake.

Over $1,000,000 has been raised through private donations, a NY State grant and grants from private foundations. We seek to raise $200,000 in the summer of 2010.

Your help is desperately needed to preserve Skaneateles as the sparkling jewel of the Finger Lakes. Your donation is greatly appreciated and completely tax-deductible.

	A recent photograph of milfoil on Cayuga Lake that has been allowed to grow unchecked. Click image for full size.