Reports, Publications, and Public Comments
Reports, Publications, and Public Comments
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For more than twenty-five years, the Community Science Institute has partnered with volunteers to monitor and protect the water resources of our region. This collection features our Annual Reports, Water Bulletin newsletters, public comments and testimonies, published research, and other publications that document our organization’s growth, program accomplishments, scientific findings, and advocacy efforts. Together, these resources reflect our ongoing commitment to the sustainable management and protection of our shared waters—today and for future generations. We invite you to explore our publications and thank you for your continued support.
Annual Reports
Every year, CSI publishes an Annual Report highlighting our organizational growth, program accomplishments, and progress toward the sustainable management and protection of our shared waters—today and for future generations. We invite you to explore these reports and thank you for your continued support. Limited hard copies of the previous year are available. Contact info@communityscience.org if you’d like one mailed to you.
Public Comments & Testimonies
As a scientific organization dedicated to safeguarding water quality in the Finger Lakes region, Community Science Institute (CSI) is often called upon to provide technical expertise and community perspective on environmental issues that shape the health of our watersheds. CSI has submitted public comments and testimony on topics such as harmful algal bloom management, nutrient criteria, and development planning within sensitive watershed areas. These statements—addressed to policymakers, legislators, and fellow scientists—reflect our commitment to science-based decision-making and informed stewardship. Explore below to read CSI’s contributions to public dialogue on water resource protection.
01/12/2026: Re: Town of Lansing – Cayuga Operating Company LLC SPDES Permit Renewal and Water Withdrawal Permit
In this letter, we are again respectfully requesting that the DEC hold a public hearing to allow community members, scientists, and stakeholders the opportunity to review and discuss the limits and conditions proposed in the updated permits as well as their relevance in terms of past and future site uses.
-Grascen Shidemantle, Ph.D., Executive Director, Community Science Institute
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