Publications & Reports
The CLWC has a wide collection of published materials including the Council's strategic planning documents, scientific research, as well as helpful documents for our municipal partners and the general public. Several documents were created with grant funding, and some were prepared for the Watershed Council by an outside agency such as FLCC or an engineering firm. If you are looking for something specific or have questions about any of these documents, please contact the Watershed Council.
Impact Report (2025)
Highlights the impact of the Council's accomplishments across the watershed with funding from federal, state, local, and private donors. Includes updates on recently completed projects.
The 9E plan analyzed sources of phosphorus loading into the lake and identified strategies to reduce total phosphorus load by 25% over the next decade.
The Watershed Plan developed a comprehensive strategy to protect the lake and surrounding watershed from existing and emerging threats.
Watershed Management Plans
Water Quality Research & Reports
Access 30 years of annual and long-term Reports of the water quality of Canandaigua Lake and its Tributaries.
Overview of warm and cold water fishery in Canandaigua Lake and results of the 2007 angler survey.
Regulations and Legislation
Land use regulations such as zoning, subdivision, site plan review, building codes, stormwater and floodplain management, onsite wastewater and are just a few ways municipalities can ensure development and human activity minimally impact the lake. These regulations are particularly important for reducing non-point source pollution. The municipalities have primary land use control in New York State. The Watershed Council provides assistance to the municipalities in developing regulations and technical assistance in implementing regulations.
Enacted in 2012 by all of the municipalities with shoreline on Canandaigua Lake, the UDML regulates navigational access to the lake.
Legislation regulating private, onsite wastewater treatment systems (septic systems). This law was approved by the CLWC for adoption by member municipalities. See individual municipal codes for specific regulations for each municipality.
Local Timber Harvesting Law
A local law establishing timber harvesting regulations in the Town of Bristol.
