Finger Lakes Research

Maps of the Finger Lakes

View maps of the land use for the region as well as for individual watersheds.

Geology of the Finger Lakes

Visit The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI). Their Web site includes a concise summary of the geology of the Finger Lakes and a brief geological examination of some of the state parks in the Finger Lakes region, such as Watkins Glen State Park (south of Seneca Lake).

Zebra Mussels

Learn more about zebra mussels and the impact they have had on Seneca Lake.

Preliminary Water Quality Study of Selected Finger Lakes

This study summarizes water quality data collected from Honeoye, Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca, Cayuga, Owasco, and Skaneateles Lakes.

Water Management Issues for the Finger Lakes Basin

Find out more about how Science on Seneca can help you meet the New York and National Science Learning Standards.