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In addition to collecting and disseminating certified water quality data with the help of a large volunteer network, CSI seeks to inform and empower the community through public forums and educational programs for adults and children. CSI outreach activities are designed to foster environmental stewardship, encourage the public to take part in the scientific process, and address community concerns regarding water quality.

Public Forums

Ever wonder which water quality issues are affecting your backyard streams and which laws and policies protect your favorite swimming hole? CSI’s public forums seek to address community concerns regarding water in our region. Forums are free and open to the public and include presentations by experts with plenty of time for discussion.

Over the years, CSI’s public forums have covered a range of topics including:

  • Navigating and understanding our water quality database
  • Non-point source nutrient loading to the lakes
  • The effects of climate change on our regional environment and water resources
  • Salt and water quality in the southern Cayuga Lake watershed
  • Cyanobacteria blooms on Cayuga Lake

4-H2O Youth Education Programs

Science experiments and data collection aren’t just for adults! Through our Journey of Water program, CSI aims to foster and support the next generation of scientists through tactile and mentally stimulating  activities that allow children to “dip their toes” into the world of water.

Journey of Water activities include:

  • Collecting and analyzing water and phytoplankton samples aboard the Discover Cayuga Lake Floating Classroom
  • Collecting, identifying, and drawing aquatic organisms from local streams and creeks
  • Learning about how water is processed in and around Ithaca through water treatment plant tours. How do we make sure our water is safe to drink? And what happens to water once we’ve finished using it?
  • Learning about the critters that cause harmful algal blooms: What are they? Where did they come from? Why are they often considered a problem?

Public Water Quality Database

CSI’s public database compiles 20 years of certified water quality data collected by our many volunteers throughout Central and Southern New York. Data can be sorted by location, date, and analyte and downloaded free of charge.

Need help navigating the database? Give us a call! Our outreach coordinator would be happy to assist you.

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  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer With Us!
    • Monitoring Partnerships
      • Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring on Cayuga Lake
      • Synoptic Sampling
      • Biological Monitoring
      • Owego Creek Tributaries Monitoring Project with Trout Unlimited
      • Past CSI Monitoring Programs
        • Red Flag Monitoring
    • Outreach and Education
      • Public Events and Presentations
      • Publications
      • The Water Bulletin Newsletter
      • CSI News and Monthly Updates
      • Journey of Water
      • Learning Materials
  • I want to test my water
    • Potable and Non-Potable Water Tests & Fees
    • Drinking Water Resources for the General Public
  • CSI Water Quality Data
    • Database Home
    • Streams and Lakes Data
      • Cayuga Lake Region
      • Seneca Lake Region
      • Upper Susquehanna River Region
      • Select and Download Streams and Lakes Data
    • HABs Database
      • Select and Download Cayuga Lake HABs Data
    • Pre-Fracking Groundwater Baselines
      • Select and Download Groundwater Baselines
    • Biological Monitoring Results
    • Glossary
  • About Us
    • Meet Our Staff
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Meet Our Board of Directors
    • Annual Reports
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Contact Us
  • Donate
    • CSI’s Business Membership Program
    • 2025-2026 Business Membership Partners
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