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POLICE & FIRE PROTECTION CONTACTS For ALL EMERGENCY situations – Dial 911
(607) 387-7041
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HOW TO REPORT A PROBLEM The CLA encourages members of the Conesus Lake community to take action if they notice something of concern or urgency. IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL, DIAL 911.
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STATE & COUNTY CONTACTS New York State
Livingston County
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TOWN CONTACTS
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LAKE PARTNERS
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Stickers are available that can be placed on canoes, paddleboats, paddebords, and other kake-reated “toys” that identify you as the owner.
All Lost, Found, or Stolen items MUST be eported to the Marine Patrol. You can recover your item by calling (585) 243-7100 and asking to speak with a Marine Patrol Deputy.
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On November 21, 2011, the Conesus Lake Association sent our comments to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation regarding the draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (dSGEIS) on horizontal drilling and high-volume hydraulic fracturing (hydrofracking) as a method of gas extraction from the Marcellus Shale. The letter reviews our adopted position (March 2011), and our concern about moving forward with permitting prior to the completion of Federal and State research into the implications of hydrofracking on critical water and related land resource issues. Until the completion of these Government studies, the CLA believes that the current New York State moratorium on hydrofracking should be extended; and no drilling permits issued. Please contact the CLA at info@conesuslake.org with any questions and concerns.
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The “ALERTS” system is designed to advise lake area residents of any widespread urgent situation that occurs during the course of the year.
Some examples of what might be considered an alert are:
The CLA’s news service, “Conesus Lake News”, is designed to communicate non-time-critical, nice-to-know information to lake residents. Things like:
If you want “NEWS” or “ALERTS” automatically sent to your e-mail address when they occur, please complete the following form:
When the Conesus Lake Watershed Management Plan (CLWMP) was adopted in 2003, a green light was given to 34 significant action items. One of them was the creation and distribution of a lake-friendly brochure full of “to-do’s” and “not-to-do’s”.
The objective of this brochure – entitled “Conesus Lake Watershed: Is It Worth Protecting?” – was to help all those living in the Conesus Lake watershed better understand what can and should be done to bring the lake back to the way it was centuries ago. OR at least as it was in our great-grandparents’ day.
The 12-page brochure covers a wide range of topics, from best management practices for agriculture to intelligent lawn care, from controlling runoff to dealing with problematic aquatic weeds and algae.
The Conesus Lake Watershed Council, with financial support from a state grant given to the Conesus Lake Association, has ensured that funds were available to print and mail this user-friendly brochure to every household in the watershed, not just to lakeshore residents. The CLA will take the lead in mailing to all those living around the perimeter of Conesus Lake.
CLA member families who have paid their 2005 annual dues by the middle of March 2005 will receive a copy of this brochure along with their 2005 Lake Directory, in April. Families who have not paid their 2005 dues by that date, or lakeshore families who are not CLA members, will receive their copy of the “Conesus Lake: Is It Worth Protecting” brochure by itself. “
The Watershed Management Council and CLA’s objective, to put these brochures in the hands of virtually every homeowner or renter in the watershed in April, will allow everyone to read, digest and then put its many smart ideas into practice this year.
Read the brochure from cover to cover, and keep it handy as a reference. Remember, each one of us in the watershed needs to do our part to preserve the treasure that is Conesus Lake.
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In an effort to raise sensitivity about the land surrounding Conesus Lake Watershed, the Conesus Lake Association has worked in concert with town, county, and state officials to create several plans that will accomplish this. The CLA gratefully acknowledges the efforts of these individuals and entities to date and looks forward to full implementation of these studies and plans.
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Chairman of the Board:
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Eric Randall | |
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President:
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Chris Willoughby – president@conesuslake.org | |
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Andy Ernst |
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| 2nd Vice President: | Jennifer O’Shea | |
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Vice President:
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Gene Bolster |
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Vice President:
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Secretary:
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Ray Case | |
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Treasurer:
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Doug Major |
Conesus Lake Association Contact Information
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Office Address:
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P.O. Box 637 5828 Big Tree Road Lakeville, New York 14480-0637 |
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Office Telephone:
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585-346-6864 | |
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Email:
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info@conesuslake.org |
The Conesus Lake Association, Inc. is a New York not-for-profit corporation, an exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and a registered charity in the State of New York.
The CLA’s bylaws clearly define the purposes of our Association. The Board of Directors and committee chairs constantly work to ensure that our activities further the Association’s exempt purposes.
Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers, or contributions/gifts to the organization or for its use are deductible for federal estate and gift tax purposes if they meet the applicable requirements of sections 2055, 2106, and 2522 of the Internal Revenue Code.
REMEMBER: The annual CLA membership renewal form provides the opportunity to make specific contributions to the Association, in addition to annual membership dues which are not generally income-tax deductible.
The CLA gratefully welcomes contributions at any time during the year. Please contact the Treasurer or any member of the Board of Directors with your questions or to make that donation!
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CLICK HERE to JOIN or RENEW your Membership Online.
The Conesus Lake Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit homeowners’ association that has worked, since 1932, to promote the health, safety and welfare of the residents, both permanent and seasonal, of the area commonly known as Conesus Lake, Livingston County, New York.
With over 1,000 members in 2010, the CLA continues to provide a common voice for the concerns, needs and challenges that face our watershed and lake.
Members receive copies of the annual Conesus Lake Directory, Laker News, our semiannual newsletter, two free flares for the July 3rd Lake of Fire, and can obtain discounts from a growing list of sponsoring partners in our community.
Importantly, your membership in the CLA, as an owner or occupant of property on or about Conesus Lake, will also help us maintain our programs, our active participation in public education about the watershed, and our ability to effectively communicate with governments and agencies at the local, state and national levels.
Conesus Lake Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 637
Lakeville, New York 14480-0637
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Livingston County Sheriff’s Department Marine Patrol
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The Marine Patrol of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department provides law enforcement patrols on Conesus Lake from substations located at Vitale Park and Long Point Park.
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 04-09 provides non-law enforcement safety patrols on Conesus Lake, in addition to vessel safety checks and public education programs.
Speed Limits for All Watercraft
Operator Restrictions
Personal Water Craft (PWC) – Specific Laws
Boating Best Practices
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Long considered the “jewel” of New York State’s Livingston County, Conesus Lake is located approximately 25 miles south of Rochester and parallels Interstate 390 as it runs from Lake Ontario south toward the Pennsylvania border.
Conesus Lake is the most westward of New York’s Finger Lakes chain. These 11 “major and minor” lakes were formed over 10,000 years ago when the last glaciers receded and northward-flowing rivers became blocked with massive glacial debris. Heading from east to west, these lakes* are Otisco, Skaneateles, Owasco, Cayuga, Seneca, Keuka, Canandaigua, Honeoye, Canadice, Hemlock, and Conesus. They resemble slim fingers fanning out in a north/south orientation across Central and Western New York.
The shoreline of Conesus Lake includes portions of the towns of Conesus, Geneseo, Groveland, and Livonia. Despite its modest size, Conesus is one of the most heavily populated Finger Lakes, largely due to the fact that the entire lake is served by public sewers and water, electricity, natural gas, and cable television access, and is within a short drive of New York’s third-largest city (Rochester). Although seasonal cottages still make up a noteworthy percentage of the lake’s dwellings, approximately 65% of the lake’s residents now live here throughout the year.
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Winter recreation on Conesus Lake
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Conesus Lake also serves as the public water supply for the villages of Avon and Geneseo, providing drinking water to approximately 15,000 people (22% of the total population of Livingston County).
For residents and visitors alike, Conesus Lake is renowned as a year-round sporting and water-based recreation destination. Fishing, power boating, sailing, canoeing/kayaking, swimming, and cycling (around the lake) are enjoyed in the warmer months; waterfowl hunting in the autumn; and ice fishing, ice skating, and snowmobiling when the lake is frozen. It is only in the rarest of winters when the lake fails to freeze from one end to the other.
Conesus Lake, New York – The Figures
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Latitude/Longitude:
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42°47’N; 77°43’W | |
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Elevation:
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818 feet (249 m) above sea level | |
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Length:
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8 miles (12.9 km) | |
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Maximum Width:
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1 mile (1.6 km) | |
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Maximum Depth:
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66 feet (20m) – 90%+ less than 45 feet (13.7m) deep | |
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Area:
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5.3 square miles (13.7 km2) | |
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Shoreline:
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18.4 miles (29.6 km) |
* The “minor” Finger Lakes, as defined by the U.S. Geological Survey, are shown in italics.
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The Conesus Lake Association is a founding member of the new Finger Lakes Regional Watershed Alliance. http://www.flrwa.org/
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