Our Mission

​Our Mission is to protect and preserve the quality and riparian habitat of the inland waters of Oneida County by serving as an advocate and an information source for, and a communication link among lake and river associations and districts, county and ​local government, and the public.

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Latest News

Discovery Center Staff Take the Plunge in Cold Dip Fundraiser on April 11

Discovery Center Staff Take the Plunge in Cold Dip Fundraiser on April 11 Join us for a fun new way to support the Discovery Center at our Discovery Center Cold Dip Fundraiser! Donate to support staff teams as they take the plunge into the icy waters of Statehouse Lake, helping us reach our goal of raising $10,000…

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OCLRA eNews – March 2026

Also, follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/people/OCLRA/100089436967560/. 6-County Lakes and Rivers Meeting set for July 17 Celebrating art at the Lakes and Rivers Convention VCLRA publishes winter 2026 newsletter VCLRA recognizes two couples with Blue Heron Awards Lawsuits looming over limitations on enhanced wakes Two events to celebrate “Tying Land and Water” Oneida County Lake Classification…

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Doing the Right Thing for Our Lakes and Rivers

Our popular collection of essays on best practices for lake stewardship, lake science and shoreland restoration.

We Can't Accomplish This Work Without You

OCRLA is a 501c3 non-profit lake conservation and education organization. All of our work is funded by generous donations, public grants and support from our member families and lake organizations. Get involved and be part of a dynamic community working to preserve our beautiful lake and river heritage. Together, we can make a difference.