Cross Lake & Seneca River Flooding

Yes, you really CAN make a difference…and it’s pretty easy to do.

Simply take pictures of the flooding along your waterfront property or areas you have safe, easy access to. Then go to MyCoast.org, set up an account, and share the impact these high water levels are having on your property.

If you need help with MyCoast, we’ll have an open meeting early in May to help you get started. But take the pictures NOW, so we have clear records of the impact we’re experiencing.

About MyCoast:

The Board of Directors at CNY Waterways are starting to use MyCoast.org to document local flooding and we encourage all of our members to do the same. MyCoast.org is a tool that serves as a centralized platform for documenting and sharing flooding data through community-contributed photos and observations.

It helps state and local agencies monitor and respond to hazards as well as creating a visual record of the event. By collecting geotagged photos and event reports, planners can better understand how these phenomena affect infrastructure, ecosystems, and our communities over time.

We believe that providing photo evidence and a description of the damage being caused will bring more attention to our local flooding issues. There is no cost to create an account, and it’s very simple to use: Just upload a photo and MyCoast pulls the relevant data.

MyCoast Example Screenshot

Click to view a live sample of a High Water Report on Cross Lake

How MyCoast Helps:

1. Supports Shoreline/Coastal Management and Planning

  • Shore/Coastal flooding

  • Storm/Flood damage

  • Shore Erosion

2. Empowers Citizen Science

  • Expands coverage to places government resources might miss

  • Increases environmental awareness and engagement

  • Creates a sense of stewardship among our local community

3. Improves Emergency Response and Recovery

  • Assess real-time impacts

  • Prioritize disaster response

  • Guide recovery efforts

  • Document changes for long-term resilience planning

4. Aids Climate Change Adaptation

  • Predictive modeling

  • Risk assessments

  • Educational outreach

  • Policy decisions on coastal adaptation and mitigation

5. Enhances Public Communication

  • Agencies to communicate risks more clearly to the public

  • Community members to see local impacts for themselves

By blending science, community involvement, and technology, it improves our ability to understand, prepare for, and respond to the challenges facing vulnerable coastlines.