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Volunteers to Survey Streams for Erosion Problems
A
group of volunteers will begin to survey the major tributaries of Honeoye
Lake and the smaller streams and ditches that flow into the lake. The
purpose of this survey is to identify erosion problems that cause
excessive sediment to flow into the lake. This sediment is a major source
of nutrient enrichment to the lake that enhances algae blooms and
excessive growth of submerged plants.
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Why Change
Your Little Piece of Heaven on Earth?
Honeoye Lake is one of those rare places in the world where woods, lake,
hills and sky form a particular vision of Eden:
(Links to the
PowerPoint for the above program are available at the top of the next page)
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Healthy
Lawns
Healthy Lake
Protect the water
quality of Honeoye Lake and your property values by practicing healthy lawn
care. A healthy lawn can improve water quality by filtering, purifying and
reducing stormwater runoff. Misuse
or overuse of fertilizers and pesticides can harm
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2009-2010
“Speaking of Nature”
Lecture Series
FLCC Muller Field Station
6455 County Road 36
Honeoye, New York
Please
join us for an exciting and informative lecture series at the Muller
Field Station of Finger Lakes Community College.
Presentations by college faculty, staff and local scientists
are free and light refreshments will be provided.
Seating is limited and reservations are required for each
program.
For more information and to make reservations, call Nancy
Lawson at 394-3500, extension 7257.
Tuesday, June 15, 6:00-8:00 pm – Channel Paddle with Berna Ticonchuk, Finger Lakes Community College.
Canoe or kayak through the beautiful Honeoye Inlet
wetlands. You may catch a
glimpse of a beaver or river
otter. Some college boats
can be provided but you are encouraged to bring your own.
Limited to 10
people so make your reservation early.
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