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Earlier this month, lake advocates, environmental professionals, researchers, and community leaders gathered for the 42nd Annual New York State Federation of Lake Associations (NYSFOLA) Conference. Held at the Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center, overlooking beautiful Lake George, the event brought together individuals from across the region to reexamine longstanding lake and watershed challenges through the lens of innovation, collaboration, and science.
With this year’s theme, “Back to the Future: Old Lake Issues and New Solutions,” the conference emphasized how new policies, technologies, and strategies can be applied to address persistent water quality issues. The two-day program featured a robust lineup of educational sessions, workshops, an exhibitor hall, and networking opportunities, all designed to inspire fresh ideas and collective action.
The conference kicked-off with a keynote from Greg Michel, Executive Director of Onondaga Earth Corps, a youth and community development organization headquartered in Syracuse, New York that engages young adults in environmental service projects. Michel and his team inspired attendees with stories of empowering the next generation of conservationists while tackling real-world ecological needs.
As a proud sponsor, event exhibitor, and long-time member of NYSFOLA, Princeton Hydro led two educational workshops, both focused on bringing data-driven insights and practical funding strategies to lake communities.
Chris L. Mikolajczyk, CLM, Senior Manager of Aquatics shared insights from the most recent EPA’s National Lakes Assessment (NLA), which offers a statistically valid snapshot of lake health across the US. Using data from the NLA’s recurring five-year surveys, he illustrated how the findings help identify ecological conditions, long-term trends, and stressors impacting our lakes.
While the Clean Lakes Program (Section 314 of the Clean Water Act) once provided federal funding for in-lake restoration, it hasn’t been funded since 1995. Chris emphasized how large-scale assessments like the NLA can still play a crucial role in shaping effective lake management strategies and strengthening funding proposals. He spotlighted current funding opportunities from the New Jersey Highlands Council, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Research and Development Center. Through real-world case studies, he illustrated how data-driven planning can translate into on-the-ground results for lake restoration and protection.
Click here to download Chris’ full presentation!
Dr. Fred Lubnow, Senior Technical Director of Ecological Services, tackled internal phosphorus loading—a growing concern for lakes already struggling with nutrient enrichment and harmful algal blooms (HABs). Unlike external sources of pollution, internal loading arises from within the lake itself, particularly in sediment layers that continue to release nutrients long after the original source has been addressed.
Fred provided detailed case studies from lakes across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, including Lake Mohawk and Lake Hopatcong in New Jersey, Harveys Lake in Pennsylvania, and Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia. He demonstrated how targeted in-lake and watershed strategies—when backed by proper assessment and data—can successfully reduce internal phosphorus levels and improve long-term lake health.
Click here to download Fred’s full presentation!
Thank you to NYSFOLA for another outstanding conference and the opportunity to support the mission of protecting New York’s lakes. Princeton Hydro is proud to be part of this dynamic community advancing innovative, science-based solutions. We enjoyed the engaging conversations, insightful presentations, and opportunities to collaborate with lake professionals from across the region — and we had a blast at trivia night!
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