New group focuses on watershed

AUBURN - Covering approximately 208 square miles, the Owasco Lake watershed, has a big impact on the lives of many in the surrounding areas of Cayuga, Tompkins and Onondaga counties.

Ron Podolak, executive director of the Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District, is well aware of that impact and the concerns associated with water quality, such as nutrient levels and the deterioration of the lake's overall quality.

In an effort to address these concerns, Podolak decided something needed to be done, which inspired him to create the Agricultural Advisory Committee for Owasco Lake.