Asian Clam

IS A NEW INVASIVE SPECIES COMING TO CONESUS LAKE?

The Asian clam, a non-native invasive species, is a threat to become established in Conesus Lake.

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Best Practices

What is it?

A cohesive set of actions designed to educate watershed residents on the impact they have on the lake’s water quality, and to promote lake-friendly residential best practices. Through these actions and programs, we hope to assist and inspire all watershed residents to become proactive stewards of the future health of our lake. All of US … doing our part.

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Emergency Contacts

POLICE & FIRE PROTECTION CONTACTS

For ALL EMERGENCY situations – Dial 911

  • Livingston County Sheriff’s Department
    Administrative 243-7100
  • New York State Police
    Non-emergency 243-4876, or 1-800-243-4876
  • NYSDEC Law Enforcement, or to report gas, oil, or chemical spills
    Avon Office 226-2466
  • NYS Parks & Rec – Letchworth Park
  • (607)  387-7041

  • Conesus Fire Department
    Dial 911
  • Geneseo Fire Department
    Dial 911
  • Groveland Fire Department
    Dial 911
  • Lakeville Fire Department
    Dial 911
  • Livonia Fire Department
    Dial 911

 

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.

 

STATE & COUNTY CONTACTS

New York State

Livingston County

 

TOWN CONTACTS

  • Town of Conesus www.town.conesus.ny.us
    Supervisor: Brenda Donohue 346-3130, Ext. 4
    Town Clerk: Annette McNinch 346-3130, Ext. 6
  • Town of Geneseowww.geneseony.org
    Supervisor: Wil Wadsworth 243-0722
    Town Clerk: Jean Bennett 243-0722
  • Town of Groveland
    Supervisor: James Merrick 243-3810 / 243-3844
    Town Clerk: Sandra Bean 243-1750
  • Town of Livoniawww.livoniany.org
    Supervisor: Eric Gott 346-3710
    Town Clerk: Colleen West 346-3710

 

LAKE PARTNERS

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Sheriff’s Dept. Lost, Found, and STOLEN

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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CLA Letter to DEC

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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Email Lake Alert and News System

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:

  • A boil-water advisory
  • A no-swim advisory
  • Road closings due to an emergency
  • Other issues deemed appropriate by government or CLA officials

The CLA’s news service, “Conesus Lake News”, is designed to communicate non-time-critical, nice-to-know information to lake residents. Things like:

  • Lost & found boats or dock sections
  • Concerts & special lake events
  • Local pre-election questionnaires & candidate responses
  • Upcoming CLA meetings and events
  • Other topics that we think will enhance your life at the lake

If you want “NEWS” or “ALERTS” automatically sent to your e-mail address when they occur, please complete the following form:

 

Automatic Alert and News Notifications

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Brochure

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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Preserving

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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2023-2024 Officers

Chairman of the Board:
  Eric Randall
President:
Chris Willoughby – president@conesuslake.org
1st Vice President:

 

Andy Ernst

2nd Vice President:  Jennifer O’Shea
Vice President:
Gene Bolster
Vice President:
 
 Secretary:
Ray Case
Treasurer:
Doug Major
 

Conesus Lake Association Contact Information

Office Address:
  P.O. Box 637
5828 Big Tree Road
Lakeville, New York 14480-0637
Office Telephone:
585-346-6864
Email:
info@conesuslake.org
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Contributions & Tax-Exempt Status

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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Membership

 

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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Law and Safety Enforcement

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Livingston County Sheriff’s Department Marine Patrol

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

  • 45mph daytime speed limit
  • 25mph nighttime speed limit
  • 5mph/”no wake” speed limit between speed buoys and shoreline

Operator Restrictions

  • Under 10 years of age: May only operate a motorboat with a person age 18 or older on board
  • 10 to 18 years of age: May only operate a motorboat with a person age 18 or older on board, or while holding a safety certificate
  • 18 years of age or older: May operate a motorboat alone, except for Personal Water Craft (PWCs), which require a boating safety certificate for all operators

Personal Water Craft (PWC) – Specific Laws

  • Effective January 1, 2004, all PWC operators, regardless of age, must possess a boating safety certificate and have this certificate in their possession whenever operating a PWC
  • The fine for operating a PWC without a boating safety certificate is $100. This law is strictly enforced by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department Marine Patrol on Conesus Lake
  • PWCs must stay 500 feet away from designated swimming areas
  • The only legal hours of operation for PWCs are between sunrise and sunset

Boating Best Practices

  • No boat with an operational sink or marine toilet may be operated on the waters of Conesus Lake
  • Do not create any wake inside the speed buoys that ring Conesus Lake. All areas between these buoys and the shoreline, a distance of approximately 200 feet, are “no-wake zones”
  • Keep your speed in the middle of the lake – away from swimmers, divers/snorkelers and slower boats/PWCs
  • Observe all marine laws, especially those regarding the operation of PWCs, children under the age of 12 wearing PFDs, speed limits, and boat/PWC load limits
  • Pay attention when you drive your boat/PWC. Operator inattention is the leading cause of boating accidents and deaths in New York State
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