Oneida County Lakes Classification System
McGrath Lake, Oneida County -
Photo taken by Stephanie Boismenue
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The Oneida County
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Lake classification considers a lake's sensitivity to outside stressors by assessing its natural physical features and current overall health, including health of the lands surrounding it.
With approximately 1,100 lakes in the County, each varying in size, depth, and other characteristics, developing effective protection strategies required a tailored approach. To address this complexity, lakes with similar features were grouped into three classes, enabling conservation efforts to be more focused and impactful. How we did this is depicted in the "Method for Classifying Lakes" below OR use the "Lake Class List" button for quicker access to information about a specific lake.
A variety of outside stressors — known as risk factors — can impact a lake’s overall health. We identified four key risk factors:
Once risk factors were identified, we developed a list of 30 recommended protection activities to help mitigate those risk factors. A more thorough examination of these risk factors and protection activities are found in table format throughout the "Key Risk Factor and Protection Activity Guide" below.
- public access
- density of shoreline development
- exposure to enhanced wakes
- presence of AIS
Once risk factors were identified, we developed a list of 30 recommended protection activities to help mitigate those risk factors. A more thorough examination of these risk factors and protection activities are found in table format throughout the "Key Risk Factor and Protection Activity Guide" below.
Three Lakes Chain, Oneida County - photo by Stephanie Boismenue
A Little Background. . .
The first Advisory Group meeting was held on November 14, 2023. Follow the link on the button below to view a recording of this meeting.
The second Advisory Group Meeting was held on March 25, 2024 from 1-4 p.m. via ZOOM. Click on the Advisory Group Meeting II to watch the video.
The third Advisory Group Meeting was held on September 30, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. via ZOOM. Click on the Advisory Group Meeting III button.
In addition, the chat conversations have also been loaded and are located under the Chat Conversation button.
In addition, the chat conversations have also been loaded and are located under the Chat Conversation button.