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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
      • Journey of Water
        • Learning Materials
      • CSI News and Monthly Updates
      • The Water Bulletin Newsletter
      • CSI’s Public Comments & Testimonies
      • Public Events and Presentations
      • Publications
  • I want to test my water
    • Potable and Non-Potable Water Tests & Fees
    • Water Testing FAQs
    • Instructions for Collecting and Submitting Water Samples
    • Drinking Water Resources for the General Public
    • Water Testing Assistance Program
  • 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
    • CSI Frequently Asked Questions
    • Contact Us
  • Donate
    • CSI’s Business Membership Program
    • 2025-2026 Business Membership Partners
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