Lake Friendly Living

Lake-Friendly Living isn’t just for those who live on the shores of Cayuga Lake, protecting this invaluable resource is everyone’s job. 

Water flows from the tops of our hills, through our neighborhoods, farms, and urban centers, and into Cayuga Lake. Along the way, runoff picks up nutrients, pollution, and other debris that are detrimental to the Lake’s water quality.   

The at-home practices and daily decisions that each of us makes impact our watershed. The Lake Friendly Living program is designed to teach individuals best practices that they can adapt which will reduce surface water runoff and mitigate pollution.  

By taking the Lake Friendly Living pledge today you are starting your journey to cleaner water. As a Lake Friendly Living Champion, you will join a Coalition of watershed stewards from across the Cayuga Lake watershed and the entire Finger Lakes region through our work with the FLX Lake Friendly Living Coalition. Together, we are united in protecting water quality for generations to come.

Already taking actions at home? Don’t do it alone! Join us and spread the word. Take the pledge to celebrate your commitment and inspire others to do the same. We have resources you can use to multiply your positive impact!

Take the Pledge

Take the pledge today and you can join our Lake Friendly Living program and adopt Lake Friendly Living practices!

The program is simple and focuses on three key ways to help protect Cayuga Lake.

Resources

• A Homeowners Guide to Lake Friendly Living
• Residential Guidelines to Protect Water Quality in Cayuga County 
• Lake Protection Workbook
• The Homeowner’s Lawn Care and Water Quality Almanac and Water Quality Almanac
• Smart Steps for Clean Water
• Green Homes for Cleaner Lakes
• Measuring your Home’s Footprint
• Green Cleaning Product Recipes
• Spill Control Procedure
• Embrace the Lake Brochure

Lake Friendly Living Champions