Watershed Steward's Message
Get Out and Explore Your Watershed!

Sharon Anderson
Watershed Steward

The Network will soon be releasing Living Wisely in Our Watershed, a guide for watershed residents that compliments our 2000 “Issues in the Cayuga Lake Watershed”, by providing information and opportunities for individuals and families to take positive action. One of the most important suggestions in the publication is deceptively simple — get to know your watershed! There is no reason to wait, however. Fall is here, the sun is still warm, the leaves are falling, and its a lovely time in the Finger Lakes — a great time to explore your watershed.

This edition of the Network News presents some great options for re-establishing your personal connection with the land and water around you. If canoeing the entire Oswego Basin with Bill Huston sounds a little too ambitious, consider a hike in the Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve, a Loon Watch, or a sojourn to your local creek to contemplate the words of Peggy Arcadi, our adult-category essay contest winner. The opportunities abound in our region, and as our own Christian Boissonnas might agree, its never too late to discover new worlds. Set aside a beautiful day this month and explore a new place near your home or neighborhood — it’s a wonderful way to get away from it all. I think you’ll be glad you did.