Owasco Watershed Rules and Regulations


Project Update

The Owasco Lake Watershed Rules and Regulations Update Project is an important water quality initiative being undertaken by the Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council. 

The project goal is to update and revise the 1984 Owasco Lake Watershed Rules and Regulations, through a thoughtful and engaged public participation process resulting in effective and equitable watershed regulations that will help to improve, protect and preserve water quality within Owasco Lake and it’s 205-square mile watershed for the benefit of current and future generations.

Owasco Lake Watershed Rules and Regulations

WSRR Revision Process (PDF) 

WSRR Proposed Draft for public feedback (PDF)

WSRR FAQ Document (PDF)

Public Feedback

Let us know what you think through the use of the  Owasco Lake Watershed Rules and Regulations comment form

Public Meeting Schedule

May 2019 Public Meeting Schedule (PDF)


Steering Committee Meeting Minutes

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Helpful Documents

  1. 14 Point Plan (PDF)
  2. Existing Watershed Rules and Regulations Owasco and Auburn (PDF)
  3. Laws in New York Establishing Watershed Rules and Regulations (PDF)
  4. Owasco Lake Watershed Project Public Meeting Presentation (PDF)
  5. Procedure for Adopting Watershed Rules and Regulations (PDF)
  6. Project Update Sheet (PDF)
  1. Rules and Regulations Process Outline (PDF)
  2. Rules and Regulations Public Feedback (PDF)
  3. Skaneateles Lake Watershed Rules and Regulations (PDF)
  4. Watershed Maps (PDF)
  5. WSRR Presentation