SKANEATELES LAKE ASSOCIATION INC

What SKANEATELES LAKE ASSOCIATION INC does

The Skaneateles Lake Association, Inc. (SLA) is a New York-incorporated non-profit organization established around 2015 and headquartered in Skaneateles, NY, that is the sole non-profit entity solely dedicated to protecting the water quality of Skaneateles Lake and the environmentally sound management of its watershed. It serves lake residents, property owners, recreational users, and the broader Finger Lakes community that depends on the lake as a regional drinking water source.

SLA's core programs are field-based conservation and monitoring activities: Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) monitoring and public alerting, aquatic invasive species prevention, a continuous milfoil control program that has been running since 2007 (described as the most robust such effort in the Finger Lakes), hemlock protection to reduce watershed runoff and nutrient-loading, and a "Lake Friendly Living" community education initiative covering septic systems, lawn care, pollutants, and recreation. Scientific work is supported by an academic partnership with SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), through which SLA co-hosts an annual Science Summit and disseminates Lake Ecology Team research updates. SLA does not develop or sell technology products, software, or APIs; its "platform" is a public website (skaneateleslake.org), a monthly e-newsletter, an Instagram channel, and in-person community events including an annual meeting and the Rachael's 16-Mile Swim fundraiser.

SLA's revenue model is a non-profit mix of recurring annual membership fees, one-time and recurring donations from individuals and businesses, and gift memberships — pricing tiers and donation levels are not publicly disclosed. The organization runs with 1-10 employees and a volunteer board plus advisory council, with no disclosed external ownership, parent company, venture funding, or institutional sponsors; Frank Moses authored the most recent 2025 Annual Report.

Name

SKANEATELES LAKE ASSOCIATION INC

Legal name

Skaneateles Lake Association, Inc.

Website

https://skaneateleslake.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Skaneateles Lake Association is a New York non-profit, founded around 2015 and the sole organization dedicated to protecting Skaneateles Lake's water quality. It runs HAB monitoring, milfoil control, invasive species prevention, and hemlock protection programs for lake residents, property owners, and the Finger Lakes community, funded by memberships and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Conservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Resources & Watershed Protection (BPAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Marine & Freshwater Conservation (BPAGAGAE)

Keywords

• Lake water quality protection
• Watershed stewardship programs
• Invasive species management
• Harmful algal bloom monitoring
• Aquatic conservation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Skaneateles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership program supporting the organization's lake protection mission. Members receive access to updates, events, and the ability to participate in conservation efforts.
2. Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals, families, and businesses who support lake conservation. The organization solicits donations to fund research, monitoring, and protection programs.
3. Gift Memberships: Gift memberships available for purchase, allowing supporters to give memberships to others as gifts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Skaneateles Lake Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the water quality of Skaneateles Lake and promoting environmentally sound regional management of its watershed. It delivers lake protection through four core programs—Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) monitoring, Aquatic Invasive Species prevention, Milfoil Control, and Hemlock Protection—alongside community education via the Lake Friendly Living initiative. The organization funds these programs through memberships, donations, and gift memberships, supported by community events such as the annual meeting, ESF/SLA Science Summit, and Rachael's 16-Mile Swim fundraiser.

Product overview

The Skaneateles Lake Association is a non-profit environmental organization, not a technology company. It does not offer technology products or services. The organization provides community programs for lake protection including Harmful Algal Bloom monitoring, Aquatic Invasive Species prevention, Milfoil Control, Hemlock Protection, and Lake Friendly Living community outreach initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Membership Recurring annual membership program supporting Skaneateles Lake water quality protection; members receive updates, event access, and participation in conservation efforts.
• Gift Membership One-time gift membership purchase allowing supporters to give an SLA membership to another individual as a present.
• Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Monitoring Program Ongoing cyanobacteria monitoring and HAB alert service for Skaneateles Lake, issuing public alerts and conducting research on cyanotoxins that pose health risks.
• Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program Program aimed at preventing and managing aquatic invasive species introductions into Skaneateles Lake, since AIS are virtually impossible to eliminate once established.
• Milfoil Control Program Long-running invasive plant control program targeting Eurasian milfoil in Skaneateles Lake, including operations using the Bob Research & Education Boat.
• Hemlock Protection Program Program to protect hemlock trees in the watershed because hemlocks are vital to reducing runoff and nutrient-loading into the lake.
• Lake Friendly Living Community Outreach Community education program providing guidance on lawn care, landscaping, pollutants, septic systems, and recreation practices to help residents and homeowners reduce watershed impacts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most robust, continuous effort of milfoil control in the Finger Lakes since 2007

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ESF (SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for scientific research and education. Jointly organizes the annual ESF/SLA Science Summit. Collaborates on lake ecology research and monitoring initiatives. The Lake Ecology Team provides ongoing updates on scientific findings and monitoring data.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Cayuga Lake Watershed Network: Cayuga Lake-focused nonprofit working on watershed protection, HAB monitoring, and community engagement for another Finger Lake—same operating model and threat profile as the Skaneateles Lake Association.
• Lake Champlain Basin Program: A lake-specific water quality protection program covering Lake Champlain, addressing invasive species, nutrient loading, and HABs—same program architecture as the SLA but at a larger geographic scale.
• Keuka Lake Association: A Finger Lakes lake association focused on water quality, invasive species, and shoreline protection for Keuka Lake—structurally and operationally comparable to SLA.
• Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association: A Finger Lakes watershed-focused nonprofit dedicated to protecting Canandaigua Lake's water quality through monitoring, invasive species control, and community education—directly parallel to SLA's mission on a neighboring Finger Lake.
• Clearwater (Hudson River): An iconic New York waterway-focused environmental nonprofit that combines water quality advocacy, education, and community engagement—comparable nonprofit model focused on a single body of water.
• Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association: A Finger Lakes nonprofit similarly focused on water quality protection for Seneca Lake, addressing HABs, invasive species, and stewardship—closest functional peer to SLA within the same regional lake system.

Broad incumbents

• The Nature Conservancy (New York): A large national conservation organization with significant New York freshwater and watershed work—overlaps with SLA's mission but operates at much larger scale and broader scope.

Regional players

• Adirondack Mountain Club: A New York-based conservation and recreation nonprofit that combines advocacy, education, and stewardship across a watershed region—comparable membership-based nonprofit model addressing water and natural resource protection in New York State.
• Save the Sound: A Long Island Sound-focused environmental nonprofit working on water quality, pollution reduction, and watershed protection in the Northeast—comparable regional water-quality advocacy nonprofit.
• Finger Lakes Land Trust: Regional conservation nonprofit operating across the Finger Lakes on land and water protection—broader geographic scope but overlapping audience, donor base, and conservation mission with SLA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/skaneateleslake
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skaneateles-lake-association-inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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