Publications
The Upstate Freshwater Institute (UFI) has authored over 340 peer-reviewed scientific and engineering articles, published in thirty-seven distinguished national and international journals. These works reflect our commitment to advancing freshwater science, innovative monitoring techniques, and applied lake management.
In addition to peer-reviewed publications, UFI produces a variety of public works, including technical reports, recorded webinars, and other educational resources. Explore a curated selection of these materials below, or browse the complete list of our peer-reviewed articles at this link.
Peer-Reviewed Publications
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UFIPublications_Website.pdfPublic Works
The third webinar in the NYSFOLA and SU Environmental Finance Center New York Lakes Webinar Series (2020). Presented by David Matthews, David Andrews, and Monica Caves (Matt).
UFI conducted an aquatic plant survey on Cazenovia Lake in 2023 and 2024 to aid in the Town's ongoing plant management efforts. The surveys are accessible via the Town website at this link.
This lesson developed by UFI engages students with real data and a case study of Onondaga Lake. The students utilize phosphorus concentration and stream discharge to calculate external nutrient loading to Onondaga Lake. They will visualize how the nutrient loads of natural tributaries compare to the Syracuse Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant (pre-upgrades) and understand how infrastructure upgrades made at the Syracuse Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant greatly reduced the overall nutrient load to the lake.
This lesson was developed with funding from NOAA's B-WET program in collaboration with retired high school teacher, Carol Matthews.
In collaboration with EcoLogic, LLC, UFI monitored Ballston Lake and prepared a management plan to address lake stakeholder concerns.
In collaboration with Barton and Loguidice and Anchor QEA, UFI supported the development of the DeRuyter Reservoir Nine-Element (9E) Watershed Plan, addressing nonpoint source pollution and identifying watershed management strategies.