Stay up to date with the Community Science Institute through our monthly updates and blog posts. These publications highlight recent program accomplishments, volunteer stories, organizational news, upcoming events, and timely water quality topics from across our region. Explore the latest updates to learn more about our ongoing work to protect and improve our shared water resources.
CSI Updates, News & Blog Posts
Monthly Update Emails
We hope you enjoy our monthly updates, featuring the latest CSI news, water monitoring program highlights, volunteer stories and photographs, educational resources, featured articles, webinars, and upcoming water-related events from across the Finger Lakes region. It’s a great way to stay informed about our work and learn how your community is helping protect our shared water resources.
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CSI's September 2026 Update
As we head into fall, there’s plenty happening across the Finger Lakes watershed—and we’re wrapping up another busy summer at CSI! In this month’s update, we’re sharing the latest Cayuga Lake Harmful Algal Bloom reports, what to do if you spot foam on any of the Finger Lakes, and updates from our synoptic stream and lake monitoring and biomonitoring programs. We’ll also look back on another successful season of Journey of Water, and share other upcoming events and ways to connect with your local water science community.
Recent Blog Posts
The Water Bulletin Newsletter
The Water Bulletin Newsletter offers a closer look at the people, programs, and projects that advance CSI’s mission throughout the year. Each annual issue highlights recent accomplishments across our volunteer monitoring, laboratory, education, and outreach programs, sharing stories from the field, updates on ongoing initiatives, and the impact our community is making to protect local water resources.
Whether you’re a volunteer, member, partner, or simply interested in regional water quality, the Water Bulletin provides an engaging snapshot of CSI’s work and the collective efforts that make it possible.
Recent Posts
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CSI is hiring: Office Administrator
The Office Administrator will play a vital role in supporting the smooth
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From Community Report to Regulatory Action
CSI’s Outreach & Programs Coordinator, Alyssa Johnson, collects a sample from Cliff
6 May, 2026