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# Lake Agawam Conservancy

Saving Our Lake. Preserving Our Village.

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- [What We Can do to Prevent Smog](https://lakeagawam.org/2023/06/15/what-we-can-do-to-prevent-smog/) - We have been experiencing poor air quality due to the Canadian wildfires and we have a new appreciation for blue skies. But how do we protect our air from pollutants in our daily lives? Will smog become a part of our future here on the East End? And what does our air have to do
- [Douglas Tallamy Conversation and Cocktails Invite](https://lakeagawam.org/2026/08/13/natures-best-hope-how-to-create-a-vibrant-ecosystem-in-your-home-garden/)
- [Informal Discussion on Clean Water Project](https://lakeagawam.org/2026/04/07/informal-discussion-on-clean-water-project/) - Saturday April 18th at 10AM Village Hall 23 Main Street Southampton
- [Meadow Lane Marsh & Shoreline Clean Up](https://lakeagawam.org/2026/04/07/meadow-lane-marsh-shoreline-clean-up/) - Peconic Baykeeeper invites you to join us for a community Meadow Lane marsh and shoreline clean up. Saturday, April 18th 9:00-11:30 AM Rain Date April 19th Dune Beach Parking Lot Meadow Lane, Southampton Village Scan QR code to register
- [Two New Bioswales](https://lakeagawam.org/2025/05/31/two-new-bioswales/) - This spring has been busy for the Lake Agawam Conservancy- planting and planning new water cleansing gardens, or “bioswales”, beyond the Lake’s shoreline and clearing the final hurdle for the filtration system that will extract harmful algae from the lake. Two new bioswales were planted this May, one on the Village Green and the second
- [Tonight: “State of the Bays, 2025: Keep calm and carry on”](https://lakeagawam.org/2025/04/02/tonight-state-of-the-bays-2025-keep-calm-and-carry-on/) - Please join the Stony Brook University School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences in the Duke Lecture Hall in Chancellor’s Hall on the Stony Brook Southampton Campus. Wednesday, April 2 Student posters, 7 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Seminar, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Free and Open to the Public For more information on SOMAS Lectures, please
- [Yes on 3](https://lakeagawam.org/2024/09/25/vote-yes-on-3/) - Vote Yes on Ballot Prop 3 to clean Southampton’s polluted water bodies, including the ocean, and preserve more land! The Village of Southampton has received $10 million in grants for a water filtration system for Lake Agawam. After cleaning Lake Agawam, the filtration system can be used to restore the town’s other lakes and ponds.
- [Southampton Village and Lake Agawam Conservancy Combine Efforts To Install and Maintain More Bioswales](https://lakeagawam.org/2024/08/23/southampton-village-and-lake-agawam-conservancy-combine-efforts-to-install-and-maintain-more-bioswales/) - Anyone who has lived or spent a significant amount of time in Southampton Village knows that one of the most pressing issues facing the area for many years has been the pollution of Lake Agawam. The body of water in the heart of the village should be — and once was — a glittering jewel,
- [Lake Agawam Park Plan Sparks Debate in Southampton](https://lakeagawam.org/2023/10/02/lake-agawam-park-plan-sparks-debate-in-southampton/) - A plan to revitalize Lake Agawam made waves at a recent Village of Southampton public hearing, as proponents touted environmental benefits and critics decried the proposed closure of Pond Lane. The plan would convert Pond Lane into a 25-foot vegetative buffer along the lake with new walking and bike paths and a buffer that eliminates
- [Responses to Questions Raised at the Public Meeting](https://lakeagawam.org/2023/09/26/responses-to-questions-raised-at-the-public-meeting/) - On September 14th, the Mayor and Village Trustees heard public comments on Lake Agawam Conservancy’s proposed plan to restore the health of Lake Agawam and to preserve more than 11 acres of land in the center of our Village as a nature filled oasis for the public. Thank you to everyone who joined the meeting.
- [Q&A with John Paulson](https://lakeagawam.org/2023/09/05/q-and-a-with-john-paulson/) - “Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we bought this land and turned it into a park for all the residents?” Billionaire investment manager John Paulson has been a part-time resident of Southampton Village for nearly 40 years, first as a renter and, starting in 1994, as a property owner. He’s been a First Neck Lane resident
- [Transformational Plan](https://lakeagawam.org/2023/09/18/transformational-plan/) - Last Thursday’s hearing on the Lake Agawam Conservancy’s multi-part plan to restore Lake Agawam as the jewel of Southampton was troubling for what the opponents said and ignored. One opponent charged that the plan was motivated by “greed, political deals and financial gain.” That is demonstrably false. No one involved in this proposal stands to
- [Input Welcome](https://lakeagawam.org/2023/09/11/input-welcome/) - The Lake Agawam Conservancy welcomes community input on the proposed expansion of Agawam Park and the creation of Southampton Gardens. We have tried to respond to all questions and concerns. We will continue to do so. This proposal will transform the village and the lake for the better. It will be a legacy for future
- [Conserving Over 11 Acres in Southampton Village](https://lakeagawam.org/2023/08/24/conserving-11-acres/) - On Tuesday, August 22, Lake Agawam Conservancy presented preliminary plans to the Southampton Village Trustees to preserve more than 11 acres along Lake Agawam for the public, and to create beautiful gardens designed by Southampton resident and world-renowned architect Peter Marino. These plans were developed with the participation—and support—of Southampton Village and Town officials. Thank you
- [A Public Benefit](https://lakeagawam.org/2023/09/05/a-public-benefit/) - Letter to the editor of the Southampton Press In last week’s Press, a group called “Southampton Citizens for Accountable Tax Spending” paid for a full-page advertisement, with the misleading title “Save Pond Lane and Taxpayers’ Money.” This group does not list its members or who actually funded this advertisement. Informed public debate must be based
- [Celebration, Not Controversy](https://lakeagawam.org/2023/09/05/celebration-not-controversy/) - Letter to the editor of the Southampton Press At the August 22 Southampton Village Board meeting, the Lake Agawam Conservancy unveiled preliminary plans to provide public access to one-quarter mile of Lake Agawam and to create the beautiful Southampton Gardens, designed by Southampton resident and world-renowned architect Peter Marino [“Plans for Park Expansion and Peter
- [Linden Lane Bioswale](https://lakeagawam.org/2022/07/27/linden-lane-bioswale/) - There is a new water-cleansing bioswale at the end of one of the prettiest lanes in Southampton, Linden Lane. The gorgeous Linden Lane bioswale is the result of a two-year long effort between Lake Agawam Conservancy, the Linden Lane community, Piazza Horticultural, and Southampton Village. This Lake-friendly garden filled with native plants and grasses will
- [Water We Doing?](https://lakeagawam.org/2022/08/17/water-we-doing/) - The Suffolk County Water Authority declared a Stage I Water Emergency last week in Southampton, East Hampton, Southold and Shelter Island. There is limited water in the aquifers due to the ongoing drought. The public water supply tanks and pumping capabilities are being pushed to their limit. Irrigation systems that are activated in the early
- [Bioswale Planted At End Of Linden Lane](https://lakeagawam.org/2022/08/09/bioswale-installed-at-end-of-linden-lane/) - Bioswale Installed At End Of Linden Lane In Southampton Village Aims To Help Improve Water Quality In Lake Agawam Improving water quality in Lake Agawam has long been an important issue for the Southampton Village Board, as well as residents. For those living at the end of a short, bucolic street off South Main Street,
- [Summer 2022: Landscaping Best Practices](https://lakeagawam.org/2022/07/18/summer-2022-landscaping-best-practices/) - Summer is here! It is time to clean our water by taking good care of our landscapes. Skip synthetic fertilizer. Nitrogen from lawn fertilizers contaminates our groundwater and encourages weeds, soil disease, and poor growth. Compost tea is a wonderful alternative and is available for retail sale. Lawns untouched by synthetic fertilizer are lush and
- [Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force](https://lakeagawam.org/2020/05/07/harmful-algal-bloom-task-force/) - In November 2019 the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) created a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) task force for Lake Agawam to develop a lake remediation plan. The DEC’s HABS task force was led by DEC regional director Carrie Gallagher. Ms. Gallagher and her Albany-based team made multiple trips to Southampton between November
- [The Lake This Winter](https://lakeagawam.org/2022/01/31/the-lake-this-winter/) - Many creatures include these beautiful mallards rely on the Lake as a year round home. They are learning to skate not swim this chilly January.
- [Lighten the Chemical Load](https://lakeagawam.org/2020/05/09/lighten-the-chemical-load/) - Landscape designer Edwina Von Gal discusses why and how to lighten the chemical load on your landscape.
- [Upcoming Projects with the LAC](https://lakeagawam.org/2020/05/08/upcoming-projects-with-the-lac/) - Lake Agawam Conservancy held a Zoom conference featuring Chuck Scarborough, Dr. Christopher Gobler, Janice Scherer. and Robert Giuffra to discuss LAC and our upcoming projects.
- [Lake Agawam Monitoring Buoy Launched](https://lakeagawam.org/2020/05/26/an-important-first-step-lake-agawam-monitoring-buoy-launched/) - A homemade — well, lab-made, locally — buoy was launched into Lake Agawam in Southampton Village on May 22. The device, crafted by student technicians Andrew Lumdstrom and Craig Schenone, with engineer and phD student Ryan Wallace at the Gobler Lab at Stony Brook University’s School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences, was designed to monitor
- [Experts Explain How Toxin-Free Lawns Can Be Greener](https://lakeagawam.org/2020/06/23/experts-explain/) - A green lawn can be achieved without the synthetic fertilizers and toxic pesticides associated with conventional landscaping practices. That was the message of “Conventional to Organic: Transforming Landscapes to Preserve Our Water,” a seminar hosted by the Lake Agawam Conservancy on Friday, January 17, at the Southampton Arts Center for landscapers, property managers and homeowners.
- [Water Lily Remediation Plan](https://lakeagawam.org/2020/05/08/water-lily-remediation-plan/) - A letter from Dr. Chris Gobler to Chic Voorhis, Certified Environmental Professional Dear Chic, I believe that it is critical that the water lily population in Lake Agawam be significantly reduced and thinned as soon as possible. These water lilies represent a serious double threat to individuals living around the lake, creating high levels of
- [Two Projects to Restore the Lake](https://lakeagawam.org/2021/04/13/two-projects-to-restore-the-lake/) - Lake Agawam Conservancy is thrilled to announce two exciting projects that will help restore the lake this spring. This week, the New York State Department of Conservation will deploy three ultrasonic devices in Lake Agawam to help mitigate harmful algae blooms (HABS). In addition, Southampton Town, Southampton Village and Lake Agawam Conservancy will be treating

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- [Lake Agawam Conservancy](https://lakeagawam.org/) - Restoring Lake Agawam, its watershed, and the surrounding ecosystems LAC Lake Agawam Conservancy (LAC) is dedicated to reviving Lake Agawam, its watershed, and its surrounding ecosystems to protect human health and ecological vitality. The Lake’s deterioration is a symptom of the pollution that plagues all our local water bodies. Protecting this shared natural resource for
- [News & Events](https://lakeagawam.org/news-and-events/) - Douglas Tallamy Conversation and Cocktails Invite Gallery Douglas Tallamy Conversation and Cocktails Invite Meghan2026-08-13T11:05:21-04:00August 13th, 2026|Categories: Events| Read More Informal Discussion on Clean Water Project Gallery Informal Discussion on Clean Water Project Dina Schefler2026-04-07T08:44:48-04:00April 7th, 2026|Categories: Events| Saturday April 18th at 10AM Village Hall 23 Main Street [...] Read More Meadow Lane Marsh & Shoreline
- [West Main Street Bioswale](https://lakeagawam.org/west-main-street-bioswale/) - West Main Street Bioswale This bioswale brings life to the previously neglected divider between segments in the Village’s main parking lot. The whole lot was redone in early 2024 with four objectives: the reduction of impervious surfaces, construction of bioswales to reduce runoff pollution, increase storm water storage capacity with additional leaching structures, and the
- [Your Lake](https://lakeagawam.org/your-lake-needs-you/) - The Jewel of Southampton The Lake beckons us to awaken our curiosity, appreciation, and respect for the wonders of nature. By doing so, we can align with its inherent wisdom rather than battling against it. By understanding how a living system structures itself in response to the larger environment, we come to realize that there
- [Contact](https://lakeagawam.org/about-us/contact/) - Contact Us Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Name * First Last Email * Comment or Message Submit Lake Agawam Conservancy PO Box 5019 Southampton, NY 11969 “The rehabilitation of Lake Agawam will be successful due to the committed efforts of
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- [Home](https://lakeagawam.org/home-2/) - Reviving Lake Agawam, its watershed and surrounding ecosystems “The rehabilitation of Lake Agawam will be successful due to the committed efforts of concerned citizens working with Southampton Village and Southampton Town leadership under the direction and guidance as provided by experts in aquatic and marine science. The ‘Jewel of Southampton’ will once again be available
- [Plant a Water Friendly Garden](https://lakeagawam.org/plant-a-water-friendly-garden/) - Plant a Water Friendly Garden Change Fertilizer Habits Fertilizer contains nitrogen, phosphorus and other chemicals that cause the harmful algal blooms (HABs) and other challenges our local bodies of water face. Consider switching from synthetic fertilizer to organic, slow-release fertilizer and only use it when needed. Additionally, avoid fertilizing in the spring as it encourages
- [Linden Lane Bioswale](https://lakeagawam.org/linden-lane-bioswale/) - Linden Lane Bioswale There is a new water-cleansing bioswale at the end of one of the prettiest lanes in Southampton, Linden Lane. The gorgeous Linden Lane bioswale is the result of a two-year long effort between Lake Agawam Conservancy, the Linden Lane community, Piazza Horticultural, and Southampton Village. This Lake-friendly garden filled with native plants and grasses
- [Lake Agawam South Shore Bioswale](https://lakeagawam.org/projects/bioswale/) - Lake Agawam South Shore Bioswale Lake Agawam’s south shore bioswale came to life on June 26th, 2020 thanks to LAC’s partnership with the Southampton Town Trustees, Piazza Horticultural and the Southampton Fire Department. The Town Trustees provided the land, LAC contributed the funds thanks to a very generous donor, Piazza Horticultural created the design,
- [Eight New Bioswales](https://lakeagawam.org/eight-new-bioswales/) - Eight New Bioswales Eight New Bioswales It is an exciting time for us at the Lake Agawam Conservancy: there will be beautiful new bioswales all over Southampton Village. Thanks to the Village of Southampton Board of Trustees, the Conservancy is now the steward of eight bioswales throughout the Village. Some of these bioswales have already
- [Projects](https://lakeagawam.org/projects/) - [rev_slider alias=”projects-for-lac” /] Harmful Algal Bloom Action Plan Harmful algal blooms (HABs), primarily within ponded waters (i.e., lakes and ponds) of New York State, have become increasingly prevalent in recent years and have impacted the values and services that these resources provide. HABs contain the toxin microcystin and are formed by excess nitrogen in water
- [Your Lake](https://lakeagawam.org/your-lake/) - The Jewel of Southampton The Lake beckons us to awaken our curiosity, appreciation, and respect for the wonders of nature. By doing so, we can align with its inherent wisdom rather than battling against it. By understanding how a living system structures itself in response to the larger environment, we come to realize that there
- [Septic Systems](https://lakeagawam.org/septic-systems/) - Suffolk County’s Septic Improvement Program Grant Application Southampton Town Grant Program Before you start work, complete and submit the following to the Community Preservation Department. More Information Apply Online What is the problem? Nitrogen pollution is the greatest threat to the health of our lakes, ponds, and harbors here in East Hampton Issues include harmful algal
- [Help Us Protect Lake Agawam](https://lakeagawam.org/help-us-protect-lake-agawam/) - 1. Upgrade your septic system and support installing a Village sewage treatment plant. Southampton’s antiquated septic systems, its lack of a central village sewer, and outmoded residential septic systems, are the root causes of the harmful algae blooms that plague Lake Agawam and thus all our water. According to Dr. Chris Gobler of Stony Brook
- [VOTE YES TO KEEP BEACHES OPEN](https://lakeagawam.org/vote-yes-to-keep-beaches-open/) - VOTE YES TO KEEP BEACHES OPEN Prop. 3: Clean Lake Agawam and Keep Beaches Open The Villages and Town of Southampton are blessed with beautiful coastal waters Summers at the Beach, Boating and Fishing, Swimming and Surfing… Our IDENTITY and JOY are connected to the health of THE WATER Harmful Algal Blooms are TOXIC and Threatening our
- [Upgrade Your Septic System](https://lakeagawam.org/upgrade-your-septic-system/) - The Difference You Can Make Nitrogen pollution is the greatest threat to the health of the bodies of water in Southampton. Nitrogen causes harmful algal blooms (HABs), low dissolved oxygen, and bacterial contamination leading to marine death and beach closures. The largest source of nitrogen is from older septic systems that were not designed to
- [Real Time Data](https://lakeagawam.org/real-time-data/) - The two most important items to watch are temperature and blue-green algae levels. Once water temperatures hit the high 60s, we’ll be in the blue-green algae danger zone. And then you can simply track the blue-green algae levels. Each sensor is slightly different on the blue-green algae scale, but in general, levels above 10 –
- [Plant a Buffer](https://lakeagawam.org/buffers/) - Vegetative buffers are a protective barrier of plants between a landscape and a water body that help improve water quality by filtering nutrients, sediment and pollutants before they reach the water. They provide wildlife habitats for birds, butterflies and even fish. To create a shoreline buffer you can choose from a wide variety of native
- [Plant a Bioswale](https://lakeagawam.org/plant-a-bioswale/) - A bioswale is a carefully constructed arrangement of native plants along a road that mitigates flooding and reduces road run off pollution. Bioswales are key to alleviating flooding on public roads. Including them as part of an urban or suburban street will significantly reduce stormwater. In this era of increasingly heavy rains, any green infastructure
- [Actions to Improve Water Quality](https://lakeagawam.org/actions-to-improve-water-quality/) - Algae Harvester. In 2019, through efforts of the Conservancy and governmental organizations, an algae harvester made by the engineering firm, AECOM, was installed on Lake Agawam that was capable of removing more than 90% of nitrogen, phosphorus, and blue-green algae, returning clean water back to the Lake. Given its effectiveness, more than $9M in federal
- [Landscaping Guidelines](https://lakeagawam.org/landscaping/) - Best Landscaping Practices Dos Skip spring fertilizer. Nitrogen from lawn fertilizers pollutes our shared water bodies. Early fertilization also encourages weeds, soil diseases and rapid, poor growth. Slow release fertilizer is preferable. Water deeply, but infrequently, one to two times a week beginning mid-June. No watering in the spring and once a week in the
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- [A Primer for Homeowners and Professionals](https://lakeagawam.org/primer-for-homeowners-and-professionals/) - In this detailed primer on how to manage a toxic- free landscape, Edwina von Gal, founder of a Perfect Earth Project, goes through each step professional landscapers and homeowners need to take, and what products they can use season by season to achieve a healthy lawn and garden. Photos courtesy of Peconic Land Trust Getting
- [Sonic Devices & Hydrogen Peroxide Treatment](https://lakeagawam.org/projects/sonic-devices-hydrogen-peroxide-treatment/) - In 2021, the Lake Agawam Conservancy collaborated with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and the Village of Southampton to explore two distinct blue-green algae mitigation measures in the Lake: ultrasonic sound waves and hydrogen peroxide. You may have noticed triangular devices floating in the Lake. Those are ultrasonic generators delivering continuous sound
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- [Topic: Septic System Upgrades](https://lakeagawam.org/septic-system-upgrades/) - Educational Series Why Does it Matter? How Does it Work? How much money can you get back? According to the World Health Organization, a single human produces 9.9 lbs. of nitrogen per year in both solid and liquid waste. We flush this waste without much thought as to “the sanitary system” and what happens next—as
- [Links We Love](https://lakeagawam.org/about-us/links-we-love/) - CT NOFA: The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut CT NOFA is a growing community of farmers, gardeners, land care professionals, and consumers that encourages a healthy relationship to the natural world. How (and Why) to Use Native Plants (New York Times) You know they support pollinators and native wildlife, but you may not have
- [Aquatic Harvester](https://lakeagawam.org/projects/aquatic-harvester/) - The Water Lily Aquatic Harvester As part of our long term water lily remediation process, LAC deployed an aquatic harvester that has been hard at work removing the widespread water lilies that contribute to Lake Agawam’s pollution. Water lilies are toxic for several reasons: they release noxious fumes (microcystin in the summer and hydrogen sulfide
- [Harmful Algal Bloom Action Plan](https://lakeagawam.org/projects/habs/) - Harmful algal blooms (HABs), primarily within ponded waters (i.e., lakes and ponds) of New York State, have become increasingly prevalent in recent years and have impacted the values and services that these resources provide. HABs contain the toxin microcystin and are formed by excess nitrogen in water bodies. In the case of Lake Agawam and

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