Hector Sustainability Committee

05/26/2026

Our second Hector Water Quality Forum was excellent! The talk on Seneca HABS and water levels from Seneca Lake Pure Waters V.P. Mark Petzold was very informative and comprehensive and you can watch it all here: (thanks to board member Liz Martin for streaming and recording)

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05/26/2026

The Water Quality Symposium is quickly approaching, as it takes place next week on Thursday, May 28! Join us for an evening of learning and conversation as scientists, community leaders, and advocates come together to discuss the future of Seneca Lake and the challenges facing our watershed.

• Hobart and William Smith Colleges (Vandervort Room)
• In-person event: 5:00–7:30 PM
• Virtual option available from 5:30–7:30 PM
• FREE to attend

The virtual viewing link for the 2026 Seneca Lake Pure Waters Water Quality Symposium is now available! If you can’t make it in person, you can join virtually using the information below:

Join by zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81469768962?pwd=30YGP5SbLVldal2IN4lsZirPDt0IkU.1&jst=2
Zoom meeting ID: 81469768962
Zoom meeting passcode: 442162

Join by call: +1 312-626-6799‬
Passcode to join by call: 442162

Join by email: [email protected]
Passcode to join by email: 442162

Meeting agenda: https://docs.zoom.us/agenda/doc/e59a7655-e378-4ad7-bd02-321034bfb87f?from=gsuite

We’ll also will have free wine tastings, a free beer tasting by Watershed Brewing Company, and a raffle giveaway from Famous Brands in Watkins Glen.
Whether you live on the lake, visit seasonally, or simply care about protecting Seneca Lake, this event is for you.

Register to attend in person here:
https://seneca-lake-pure-waters.givecloud.co/water_quality_symposium-8gtremcvy

05/20/2026

For those of you who would like to see tonight's Water Forum Talk but are unable to attend you can view it through the Town Board's streaming zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89693711596?pwd=Man4okSdM58og0MI9iLzKjR0q6Uq9v.1

05/08/2026

05/02/2026

Bring your broken vacuum, toaster, lamp, necklace, or ripped clothing to the Repair Cafe on May 2nd from 10am-2pm! This FREE event will be held at the Montour Falls Fire Hall at 111 Lee St. Light refreshments will be provided courtesy of North New York.

Can't make it? Stop by the Hector Repair Cafe on September 26th from 10am-2pm!

Still interested in being a repair coach or general volunteer? Please email Emma at [email protected] for more details!

04/27/2026

Mecklenburg Pollinator garden is really coming along. Thanks to the all volunteers!

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01/22/2026

Our local dairy farmers are committed to being good neighbors and great stewards of the land.

Join us for "Permit in Practice: Understanding New York's Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation Permit," forums. You’ll get to meet local farmers and environmental experts who will explain the CAFO Permit—that helps farmers use manure as a natural fertilizer while protecting our water quality. It’s all about transparency, science, and healthy watersheds!

Register to join us: https://forms.office.com/r/JMtUBW4VqG

10/20/2025

The First of our Water Shed Forums was a grand success thanks to all the community that came out and thanks to Jason Santobianco and Darrel Sturges for providing so much great practical info. for our homes and businesses and to the Fire Dept. for hosting. Because of the obvious passion and interest we will be organizing the next forum around Seneca Lake's Health, specifically the HABS issue. Stay tuned.

10/15/2025

Hector Watershed Forum Live

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