The mission of the Adirondack Watershed Institute of Paul Smith's College is to protect clean water, conserve habitat, and support the health and well-being of people in the Adirondacks through science, collaboration, and real world experiences for students. With globally unique wetlands, thousands of lakes and ponds, and over 30,000 miles of rivers and streams the aquatic resources of the Adirondack Park are extensive and diverse and provide a range of ecosystem services for both residents and visitors. There are multiple justifications for focusing resources on saving and protecting this special place from the environmental and socioeconomic threats to our aquatic resources. Paul Smiths, New York

Our mission — is to identify, conserve, and restore the Ausable River watershed's natural and recreational resources for their ecological value and the benefit of human communities. Formed by the community and focused on our watershed since 1998, the Ausable River Association is the community's voice for the river: your voice. Wilmington, New York

We are an entirely volunteer, non-profit, environmental organization dedicated to restoring and preserving the majestic Hudson River. The Beacon Sloop Club's pride & joy is the "WOODY GUTHRIE" , a wooden replica of a Hudson River Ferry Sloop. These boats, styled after Dutch designs, plied the Hudson throughout the 18th & 19th centuries. Launched in 1978, her purpose is to promote the beauty and wonder of the Hudson River by offering free sails to the public and sail training to volunteers. Beacon, New York

The Bronx River Alliance serves as a coordinated voice for the river and works in harmonious partnership to protect, improve and restore the Bronx River corridor so that it can be a healthy ecological, recreational, educational and economic resource for the communities through which the river flows. Bronx, New York

On August 8, 1957, over 60 people attended a meeting, held at the American Legion in Cassadaga, to discuss the safe and proper use of the Cassadaga Lakes. It was soon voted on and approved to form the Cassadaga Lakes Association for the purpose of promoting safety procedures on our lakes, that the interest of all persons using the lakes for whatever purpose, would be served, and with the maximum of pleasure and safety for all. While the current organization still faces some of the same problems that hindered the original association, the CLA continues to prosper and grow under dedicated and tireless leadership and with the help of an environmentally aware and appreciative membership and community. The Cassadaga Lakes are our lakes and that makes them our responsibility. The Cassadaga Lakes Association has accepted, and will continue to accept, the challenges of protecting our lakes for the maximum of pleasure and safety for all. Cassadaga, New York

The Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island, was founded in the summer of 1996 by a group of experts in marine mammal science, environmental sciences, education and conservation. CRESLI was formed for the purposes of conducting research, providing educational experiences and promoting conservation of coastal ecosystems. West Sayville, New York

Friends of the Bay conducts water quality monitoring in Oyster Bay and Cold Spring Harbor, sponsors community events on the water and beach and works with citizens and local government for wetland restoration and habitat protection. Oyster Bay, New York

The Lake George Association (LGA) is the leading citizen group responsible for conserving Lake George. Established in 1885, the LGA is the oldest lake association in the nation. Over the years, our balanced approach to lake management has ensured the Lake's exceptional water quality, as well as the environmental and economic viability of the entire watershed. Lake George, New York

In 1961, by act of law, New York State established the "Lake George Park" thereby designating the lake and its land drainage basin as an area so distinctive in natural qualities and scenic beauty that it is deserving of special protection. The park consists of a spectacularly beautiful 300-square mile land and water area lying within three counties and twelve municipalities. In the Commission's 30-plus year history as an agency, many programs and regulations have been implemented to help protect the quality of Lake George. Site also has info about boating and marinas on Lake George. Lake George, New York

We are a local organization dedicated to working within our community to monitor and restore Moriches Bay. The Bay was once a thriving natural habitat for shellfish, eelgrass, and many other important aquatic species. However, over the last few decades the decline in water quality has led to a majority of their disappearance. As a mission to improve overall water quality in Moriches Bay, and increase its environmental productivity, the Moriches Bay Project is dedicated to reestablishing populations of shellfish and eelgrass to this fragile marine environment. West Hampton, New York

New York Sea Grant is part of a national network of universities meeting the challenging environmental and economic needs of Americans in the coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes regions. New York Sea Grant (NYSG), one of the largest of the state Sea Grant programs, is a cooperative program of the State University of New York (SUNY) and Cornell University, with administrative offices at Stony Brook University, extension administration at Cornell University in Ithaca, and extension specialists located in Stony Brook, Kingston, Brooklyn, Elmsford, Buffalo, Newark and Oswego. Since 1971, NYSG has represented a statewide network of integrated research, education and extension services promoting coastal community economic vitality, environmental sustainability and citizen awareness and understanding about the State's marine and Great Lakes resources.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) was created on July 1, 1970 to combine all state programs designed to protect and enhance the environment into a single agency. Mission: "To conserve, improve and protect New York's natural resources and environment and to prevent, abate and control water, land and air pollution, in order to enhance the health, safety and welfare of the people of the state and their overall economic and social well-being." Website has fishing and boating information and regulations. Albany, New York

NY/NJ Baykeeper's mission is to protect, preserve, and restore the ecological integrity and productivity of the Hudson-Raritan Estuary. NY/NJ Baykeeper is the citizen guardian of the Hudson-Raritan Estuary. Since 1989, we’ve worked to protect, preserve, and restore the environment of the most urban estuary on Earth – benefiting its natural and human communities. Through our Estuary-wide programs we seek to end pollution, improve public access, conserve and restore public lands, restore aquatic habitats, encourage appropriate and discourage inappropriate development, carry out public education, and work with federal and NY/NJ state regulators and citizen groups as partners in planning for a sustainable future for the Hudson-Raritan Estuary watershed.

The Oneida Lake Association (OLA) was founded in 1945 to protect, restore and preserve the natural resources of Oneida Lake and its surrounding ecosystem. The OLA has evolved from what was once perceived as a fishing association to what has today become a powerful environmental partnership group. The OLA represents its 2,500+ members in legislative and environmental issues which impact Oneida Lake. Syracuse, New York

We take care of the Hudson River because it takes care of us. The Hudson River and the NYC Watershed are healthy ecosystems teeming with life. Residents and visitors care for and help protect these ecosystems, which provide safe drinking water and abundant opportunities for swimming, fishing, boating and other recreational activities. Ossining, New York

Save The Great South Bay Inc. is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit dedicated to the revitalization of The Great South Bay, a 45 mile long body of water between Long Island's South Shore and Fire Island. We are South Shore LI residents, past and present, baymen, fishermen, surfers, sailors, and marine biologists from a dozen organizations now studying the bay. We advocate for 21st Century waste water infrastructure, for "bay friendly" lawns, and for a restoration of our shell fishing industry. Take action with us today! West Sayville, New York

Save the Sound leads environmental action in your region. We fight climate change, save endangered lands, protect the Sound and its rivers, and work with nature to restore ecosystems. Save the Sound works across the entire Long Island Sound region. Whether you're in inland Connecticut, Westchester County, Long Island's East End, or somewhere in between, we have a project near you. New Haven, Connecticut and Larchmont, New York

The New York Chapter of the Sierra Club. Welcome to the Atlantic Chapter's website - learn more about the work we are doing to protect New York's air, water, communities, and remaining wild places! Albany, New York

Waterfront Alliance inspires and effects resilient, revitalized, and accessible coastlines for all communities. The Waterfront Alliance began as a project of The Municipal Art Society of New York. It became an independent organization in 2007 when a group of leading activists, businesses, foundations, and civic organizations came together with the goal of making the New York and New Jersey harbor a shared, resilient, and accessible resource for all. Since then, the Waterfront Alliance has grown into a coalition of more than 1,000 organizations working together to bring about real change to our region's waterways and 700 miles of shoreline. New York, NY