What can you do?

• Write letters to state and national legislators
• Join the Canonsburg Lake Restoration & Improvement Committee
• Make a financial contribution
• Volunteer your time and/or talents
• Purchase “Save Canonsburg Lake” T-shirts, ball caps or tote bags
• Complete the form and mail it to the Washington County Watershed Alliance

The Canonsburg Lake Restoration & Improvement Committee has completed several projects with more promising projects underway.

A Master Site Plan has been created with funding 1. from PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources that includes the addition of walking paths, parking, lighting, kiosks, landscaping, foot bridges, etc. These initiatives can be accomplished sooner with the help of donations and “hands on” volunteers.

There is a pending need for structurally reinforcing 2. the dam. Efforts are underway to secure funds to do this work.

Aquatic habitat and function - The Army Corps. 3. of Engineers has completed a study of what can be done to restore degraded areas and ensure the future health of various habitats in and around the lake. One important component of this study was to investigate cost effective methods of removing silt, whether it be dredging or otherwise, to reestablish breeding areas for fish and to open the channel for boating. While most of the money needed for this project will be provided by budgeted funds from the Army Corps., local matching funds are also required. Please inform us if you are aware of any potential funding sources.

The Canonsburg Lake Restoration & Improvement 4. Committee was formed in 2000 by committed citizens who implement projects to improve the Lake environment, and meet regularly to generate public awareness, gain support, and investigate funding sources.

Though the PA Turnpike Commission’s proposed 5. turnpike extension over the lake may eventually provide some funding, this aid remains uncertain and too far off to help the immediate need.