AURORA - The town of Aurora is located on the shores of Cayuga Lake and its residents want to do all they can to preserve and protect the lake's beauty.
It is for this reason that the Outreach, Mission and Education Committee of the United Ministry of Aurora have been holding a series of programs that deal with environmental concerns.
“We like our lake and want to do all that we can to preserve it,” said church parishioner Ann Mathieson during “Smart Steps for Clean Water,” a presentation given by a professional from the Cayuga Lake Watershed. “Our lake has not changed in 30 years and we want to keep it that way.”
During the program, Sharon Anderson, Cayuga Lake Watershed Steward, shared tips and advice on what steps people can take to preserve and protect the lake.
A big concern, according to Anderson, is the transportation of foreign and overgrown plants and weeds that live in the lake.
“Some aquatic plants are good for the lake,” she said. “They provide essentials for the different wildlife and insects, even the fish. They provide oxygen to the water and even absorb wave energy. It is when these plants and weeds become overgrown that they start to wreak havoc. Plants go bad when there are just too many of them.”
Anderson explained how all watersheds flow into another and ultimately into the oceans.
“The Cayuga Lake Watershed flows into the Lake Ontario Watershed and from there into the Atlantic Ocean,” she said. “We encourage people to use the lake. If you use the lake you are much more apt to take care of it.”
In a previous church program, members took a boat trip onto the lake with Professor Tom Vawter and learned the different reasons that water testing is important.
“The results of the testing came back pretty well,” said church parishioner and committee member Rebecca Ruggles. “We were pleased with the results.”
Ruggles said that future programs will be held on environmental topics and that members of the public are encouraged to attend.
“We want to open our doors to share our church with anyone who would like to join us,” she said. “Even if they do not join our parish, they are more than welcome to attend any of our events.”
To learn more
For information of future programs: Contact the Church office at 364-8543 or e-mailrebeccaruggles@verizon.net
“We like our lake and want to do all that we can to preserve it,” said church parishioner Ann Mathieson during “Smart Steps for Clean Water,” a presentation given by a professional from the Cayuga Lake Watershed. “Our lake has not changed in 30 years and we want to keep it that way.”
During the program, Sharon Anderson, Cayuga Lake Watershed Steward, shared tips and advice on what steps people can take to preserve and protect the lake.
A big concern, according to Anderson, is the transportation of foreign and overgrown plants and weeds that live in the lake.
“Some aquatic plants are good for the lake,” she said. “They provide essentials for the different wildlife and insects, even the fish. They provide oxygen to the water and even absorb wave energy. It is when these plants and weeds become overgrown that they start to wreak havoc. Plants go bad when there are just too many of them.”
Anderson explained how all watersheds flow into another and ultimately into the oceans.
“The Cayuga Lake Watershed flows into the Lake Ontario Watershed and from there into the Atlantic Ocean,” she said. “We encourage people to use the lake. If you use the lake you are much more apt to take care of it.”
In a previous church program, members took a boat trip onto the lake with Professor Tom Vawter and learned the different reasons that water testing is important.
“The results of the testing came back pretty well,” said church parishioner and committee member Rebecca Ruggles. “We were pleased with the results.”
Ruggles said that future programs will be held on environmental topics and that members of the public are encouraged to attend.
“We want to open our doors to share our church with anyone who would like to join us,” she said. “Even if they do not join our parish, they are more than welcome to attend any of our events.”
To learn more
For information of future programs: Contact the Church office at 364-8543 or e-mailrebeccaruggles@verizon.net
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