Publications & Reports
Publications and reports are listed in order from most recent to oldest. We have a wide collection of materials including scientific research, the Council's strategic planning documents, 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.
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If you are looking for something specific or have questions about any of these documents, please contact the Watershed Council.
Watershed Management Plans
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.
Water Quality Research & Reports
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.
Access annual reports of the long-term monitoring program.
Overview of warm and cold water fishery in Canandaigua Lake and results of the 2007 angler survey.
Legislation
Uniform Docking & Mooring Law (UDML)
Enacted in 2012 by all of the municipalities with shoreline on Canandaigua Lake, the UDML regulates navigational access to the lake.
Local Timber Harvesting Law
A local law establishing timber harvesting regulations in the Town of Bristol.
Onsite Wastewater Law
Draft legislation regulating private, onsite wastewater treatment systems (septic systems). This law is available to CLWC member municipalities to adopt if they wish to do so.