Skaneateles Lake Watershed Agricultural Program

The Skaneateles Lake Watershed Agricultural program (SLWAP) is designed to keep pollutants from running off farms into the lake's tributaries. The SLWAP program was initiated in 1994 when the City formed a partnership with the County Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and Cornell Cooperative Extension.

The objective of the program is to carry out voluntary, cost-effective Whole Farm Planning programs to reduce the risk of soil erosion and water pollution from agricultural land. Through March 2007, Whole Farm plans have been adopted by 37 farms around the watershed.

For more information about SLWAP:

Skaneateles Lake Watershed Agricultural Program Office

Mailing Address:
2521 Route 11, 2nd Floor
Lafayette, NY 13084
Phone: 315-677-4630
Fax: 315-677-4628
E-mail: slwap@ocswcd.org

*The SLWAP Office is located directly across from the LaFayette Nice & Easy/Mobil Gas Station, in the former Maher Insurance Agency Building.

SLWAP Web Site: www.ocswcd.org/index_files/slwaphome.htm