by astridj | Jan 8, 2025 | Environmental, Non-Profit - null, Trout in the Classroom
Brrr, it’s cold in the watershed! People often ask us “What do you do in the winter? Do you work?” And the answer is ‘Yes! There’s a lot to do. At least for our 5 year round staff.” Even though the boat is off the water and the...
by bill | Feb 19, 2024 | Eco-Tourism, Environmental, Floating Classroom
Every summer, DCL and partner organizations support 10+ young adults by giving them paid internship opportunities focused on learning about the interconnections that exist within the Cayuga Lake watershed. From interconnected waterways, to complex social and...
by bill | Dec 22, 2023 | Eco-Tourism, Environmental, Floating Classroom
Below is a post written by DCL’s longest running student and intern, Franny Lux, who tells her tale of involvement with Discover Cayuga Lake. We’re so proud of all that she’s accomplished, so grateful to all of her help over the years, and so...
by bill | Dec 8, 2023 | Eco-Tourism, Environmental, Floating Classroom
In 1979, in a harbor in North Carolina, the M/V Teal was born. Built out of cedar wood by master boat builders, the Teal was eventually delivered to the shores of New Jersey where it became the source of great joy to many fishermen, catching large tuna that were still...
by bill | Nov 8, 2023 | Eco-Tourism, Environmental, Floating Classroom
We had over 10,000 guests join us for our public cruises this summer! These are the cruises that generate the revenue for our mission oriented programs. Interestingly, 33% of these bookings were from the 14850 area code, which means locals are enjoying our eco-cruises...
by bill | Mar 20, 2023 | Environmental
Around Cayuga Lake, we know spring has arrived when the local, summer Osprey return to their nests in late March. The birds return to the same nest with the same mate each year. Since last August, Cayuga Lake’s Osprey population has spent their winter season in...