― NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS ―
*NEW* Fall Office Hours
09/17/2025 (updated)
Please note our NEW open office hours:
Monday & Thursday 10am-2pm
*If you'd like to stop by, please call the office to make sure we are available!
315-694-7324
Update from KLOC on Lake Level
10/27/2025 (created)
Due to the severe drought affecting the lake and watershed, KLOC will postpone scheduled gate openings until conditions improve. As you may know, the lake is already at a very low level, consistent with winter operating guidelines, so it is essential to conserve water to maintain the required flow until the drought subsides.
At times, there may be gates open for fire training, but this will have a minimum effect on the lake level.
Lake Foam Monitoring and Reporting
The KLA is partnering with regional lake associations and researchers at Global Aquatic Research (GAR) to study foam events in greater detail. Here is a summary of last week's activities from Rick Smith from the GAR: "Last Thursday, September 11 we had a successful sampling trip. Huge thanks to all the volunteers who joined us. We launched from Penn Yan in the morning and saw lots of shoreline foam on the north end with patches and streaks along the length of the East Branch. At the confluence of the branches and up the West Brach we saw slick conditions with a possible HAB set-up and fresh foam. We took water and surface samples about halfway up the West Branch. We then went back to the East Branch and also sampled streaks and patches about halfway up the arm. Look for more information along with a data report once these samples have been analyzed." The KLA along with GAR will continue to monitor the lake, discuss and review information with our academic and research associates. Thanks again to all our volunteers and please continue to use the foam reporting tool: Finger Lakes Foam Reporting Tool to document shoreline and lake foam.
read more on Lake Foam Monitoring and ReportingThe Finger Lakes Foam Reporting Tool Is Now Active!
08/20/2025 (created)
Finger Lakes Foam Reporting Tool
NYSDEC HABs Website
08/15/2024 (created)
our efforts
Water Testing with KLA Volunteers
- Monthly Via Boat regardless of weather
- Identifies changes within the lake
- Purchased New Probe in 2021 for improved reliability and data
Ongoing Effort
MISSION
Founded in 1956, the Keuka Lake Association, with over 1700 members, provides a unified voice for those who love Keuka Lake. Our mission is to preserve and protect Keuka Lake and its natural beauty for future generations.
Keuka Lake Association is a 501(c) (3) organization (a non-profit tax exempt organization under IRS rules). This distinction is defined by our service to the public and how we are mission-driven as opposed to profit-driven.
Gifts, donations and membership dues paid to our organization are used in direct service to the overall mission to preserve and protect Keuka Lake. Membership dues, donations and gifts are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Consult your professional tax preparer if you have specific tax related questions.
PO Box 35
PENN YAN, NY 14527
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** The Keuka Lake Assocation (KLA) or its agents assumes no responsibility or liability, whether expressed or implied, for any errors or omissions in measurement of the Lake Level. This information is provided on an "as is" and "as-available" basis with no guarantees or warrantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or timeliness. The KLA or its agents do not promise that any defect will be corrected. The KLA is not responsible for your use of the information.