Conneaut Lake Aquatic Management Association

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas!!

CLAMA is grateful for and humbled by your support today and always!

Happy Holidays!

09/23/2025

Hello Autumn....Goodbye Summer!

CLAMA is truly grateful to all that have supported the Love our Lake matching fundraising campaign from Memorial Day to Labor Day!!

Because of your generosity, the goal of raising the $100,000 to cover herbicide costs for 2025 has been achieved!!

Thank you! Thank you! THANK YOU!!

08/27/2025

Good information!

Protect your pooch on International Dog Day!

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) can pose serious health risks to our beloved animals and humans.

Be on the lookout for green or blue-green algae in the water – and steer clear of it. While algae naturally occur in lakes and ponds, excessive growth of certain types can result in harmful algal blooms (HABs). Just as the name suggests, HABs are harmful, even toxic, to animals and animals if ingested, inhaled, or if physically touching the skin.

Harmful effects to dogs: Exposure to HABs can cause dogs to have mild to serious health effects including rashes, lethargy, diarrhea, vomiting, dizziness, and even seizures.

High-risk areas: Exercise caution near still waters, such as ponds or slow-moving streams, where these blooms are most likely to occur. Dogs are at greater risk for exposure in all water bodies because they tend to drink surface water, groom their fur afterwards, and are attracted to algal scum odors.

What You Can Do

☑ Leash dogs near shorelines
🏊Avoid allowing dogs to swim in areas with visible algae blooms.
🐕Remove dogs immediately from suspicious looking waters
☑ Never allow pets to drink suspicious looking water
💦Rinse off pets with fresh water immediately after swimming, even in areas not affected by blooms.
🐕Don’t allow dogs to lick their fur after swimming
🏊Wash your hands and arms thoroughly with soap and warm water after pet cleaning.
🚫Follow all posted warnings, including signs indicating unsafe water conditions.
💦Monitor dogs for symptoms after any possible exposure to HABs.

If a pet has been exposed to a HAB and is exhibiting symptoms, seek immediate veterinary care or call a poison control hotline.

If you see an algal bloom report it to the Pennsylvania Department of Health - https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/programs/environmental-health/habs

Visit PA Sea Grant’s Water Quality & Watersheds Outreach page for more information about HABs and to access helpful resources - https://seagrant.psu.edu/outreach/topics-projects/ -quality

Pennsylvania Sea Grant is a member of the PA Lake Erie Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force. The group is providing these recommendations to keep you safe. Members of the task force include the Erie County Conservation District, Erie County Department of Health, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation of Natural Resources, Pennsylvania Sea Grant, and Regional Science Consortium.

08/27/2025

Final Days to through Labor Day with our donation match!!

*Credit cards are having a technical error on the website, but checks and cash are always welcome too!!

CLAMA
PO Box 49
Conneaut Lake, PA 16316

Get in the mail by Saturday to be matched!!

We are so thankful to our donors!!

https://clama.org/donate/

08/19/2025

Yay!!
Repairs finally completed and Harvey (w**d harvester) is back in action!

HUGE thank you to the crew, volunteers and Board for all of the hard work...it has been an enormous job!

Many thanks to all the boaters who have been cutting the w**ds on the lake for the last 5 weeks while Harvey was out of service!

08/19/2025

When in doubt, stay out!
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) can pose serious health risks to humans and animals.

Harmful effects: Exposure to HABs can cause skin rashes, respiratory issues, gastrointestinal distress, and additional, potentially severe symptoms if ingested or inhaled.

High-risk areas: Exercise caution near still waters, such as ponds or slow-moving streams, where these blooms are most likely to occur.

If you see an algal bloom in northwest Pennsylvania, near Lake Erie, or Erie County, contact the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's Northwest office at 814-322-6839.

Visit PA Sea Grant’s Water Quality & Watersheds Outreach page for more information about HABs and to access helpful resources - https://seagrant.psu.edu/outreach/topics-projects/ -quality

Pennsylvania Sea Grant is a member of the PA Lake Erie Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force. The group is providing these recommendations to keep you safe. Members of the task force include the Erie County Conservation District, Erie County Department of Health, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation of Natural Resources, Pennsylvania Sea Grant, and Regional Science Consortium.

Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH)

08/15/2025

Thank you for all of the support through Crawford Gives!!

Crawford Gives

08/12/2025

Today begins Crawford Gives!!

Check out the site for all of the great local organizations you can support. Now through Friday.

https://www.crawfordgives.org/

08/10/2025

Congratulations Amber!!

Thank you again for speaking at CLAMA's Lake Talk this year!

Erie's 40 Under 40 Class of 2025

Amber Rose Stilwell, 35
Coastal Outreach Specialist, Pennsylvania Sea Grant // Coordinator, Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program

https://www.eriereader.com/article/eries-40-under-40-class-of-2025/amber-rose-stilwell

📸: Jessica Hunter Photography

08/07/2025

Thank you, PALMS!

When you are hitting the lakes this weekend, don't forget to Clean, Drain, and Dry your boats and gear to prevent the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species!