Originally called the Cross Lake and Seneca River Association, our name changed twenty years ago to better reflect the demographic of the growing membership and the true geographic reach of those things that put our waterways at risk. Our local efforts center on Cross Lake and the Seneca River, but our broader focus encompasses the Oswego River Basin, which includes most of the finger lakes, along with the Seneca and Oswego Rivers. » LEARN MORE

On July 1, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul announced approval of legislation (S.8204a/A.9177) to reauthorize the Upstate Flood Mitigation Task Force, charging it with an essential mission: identifying and recommending reasonable measures to enhance flood management and mitigation along the New York Canal System.

The Governor explicitly recognized that a new, more robust effort was required to address upstate flooding.

The Governor’s action embraced that fact and empowered the Task Force with a clear direction and framework, setting a date for delivery of this Final Report, including findings and recommendations, by July 1, 2023.

Special thanks to Jay Meyer at The Reef Restaurant in Memphis, NY for sponsoring our monthly meetings! Great place!