Two Fingerlakes residents have been honored for their efforts to protect Honeoye Lake.
State Senator Pam Helming presented a Senate Commendation Award to Terry and Dorothy Gronwall.
Active members of the Honeoye Valley Association, the two have worked for over two decades to protect the lake. Their contributions include sampling the lake’s waters, working to develop a macrophyte management plan, and developing an identification program for weed growth. They’ve also been instrumental in changing the Honeoye Inlet from a manmade path to ameandering stream to reduce sediment deposits in the lake.
Senator Helming said “Terry and Dorothy are two exemplary citizen-scientists who have worked with great diligence and passion to monitor and protect Honeoye Lake for its residents, visitors and future generations. They have been at the forefront of citizen engagement for more than two decades. Terry and Dorothy are incredibly deserving of the Senate Commendation Award, which honors individuals who exemplify the spirit of community, philanthropy and leadership. Thank you to the Gronwalls for their many contributions to their home lake and community, and the health of our Finger Lakes.”
The award was presented to Dorothy and Terry at the NYS Federation of Lake Associations Western NY Conference on October 26 in Naples.
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