In 2022, a group of interested homeowners met and decided to form a lake association to address some concerns, including the proliferation of invasive weeds, the effects from the growing number of geese and weeds on water quality and the lake’s recreational appeal. Thus, the Lake Association of White Lake, NY (“Association”) was born. Our mission: To become a single, organized voice to more fully represent our community through coordination with local, state and federal officials on matters related to the health and welfare of lake residents and visitors. In addition, to act as a mechanism to raise and deploy funds to support the monitoring of water quality and projects designed to maintain or improve the quality of the White Lake ecosystem.

What are some of our key initiatives since our founding?

We have become a member of the New York State Federation of Lake Associations (NYSFOLA):  link here

We participate in the Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program (CSLAP) program. As of Summer 2023, five White Lake residents were trained to conduct testing of the water quality of our lake. Between June – Sept 2023, trained volunteers spent several hours each Sunday for eight testing sessions.  We will participate again in this program during Summer 2024. Learn more here.

We collaborate with the Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP) on invasive species management priorities.  Learn more here.

As of December 2024: The Lake Association of White Lake, NY is excited to share that the Town of Bethel Board unanimously approved a Resolution for the “Establishment of a Critical Environmental Area (CEA) for the White Lake/Mountain Lake Watersheds” following the Public Hearing at the Town Board Meeting on Monday December 16th, 2024! CEAs are adopted by municipal legislative bodies and registered with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC). The designation does not restrict land use, but it does raise awareness about the area’s important features. As a next step, the Town of Bethel will submit this application to the NYS DEC. Adoption of a CEA designation for White Lake is a first for Sullivan County, and a huge step forward in our efforts to maintain the health and vitality of White Lake and other lakes in the region.

How to keep updated on our progress?

We are looking to expand our contact list to include our community who have an interest in White Lake (and Kauneonga Lake), and who wish to learn about the Association’s initiatives. To that end, we are asking you to please:

Connect on social media! Follow our Facebook page here, and share with families, friends and neighbors. @whitelakeassociation

Drop us an email to be added to our email distribution list.  We love hearing your connection to our Lake, so please share your story.  Questions welcome too, of course!

Talk about us to your friends and forward this page to your friends and neighbors so everyone in the White Lake Community can stay informed of our progress.

Donate to the Lake Association of White Lake, NY!

Suggested donation of $75, $100, $250, or another amount that is meaningful to you.

Donate via the ‘Donate Now’ button below

Donate by mail: checks payable to “CFOS/Lake Association of White Lake, NY” and mail to: Lake Association of White Lake, NY; PO Box 514, White Lake NY 12786

For the enjoyment of our lake and our watershed for generations to come, we hope you will support this initiative!