Preserving, protecting and enhancing our lake
Alum Treatment Update:
$80,000 more to go!
Our community has brought a healthier Lake Winnecook within reach. Now, we’re raising the final $80,000 by December 31 to unlock another $80,000 from our Silent Friend. Discover how your support can help move this project forward!
Tribute event raises $24,414 for our lake
An afternoon honoring Jim Wescott became a powerful show of support for the lake he loved. Discover how family, friends, and neighbors raised $12,207—doubled to $24,414 by our Silent Friend—to help build a healthier future for Lake Winnecook.
Why does Lake Winnecook need an alum treatment?
Too much phosphorus fuels algae blooms—and it comes from both the surrounding watershed and the lake’s own sediments. Explore our Q&A to learn why it’s a problem and how watershed protection and in-lake treatment can help.
The story behind our ‘Clean, Not Green’ slogan
A grandmother’s hope for healthier water inspired our clean-water campaign’s slogan. Meet Donna Gillette, discover her family’s deep roots at Lake Winnecook, and learn how her idea became a rallying cry for the lake’s future.