Bob Brower Scientific Symposium
Join us in person or virtually for the 2026 Bob Brower Scientific Symposium. Please join us and learn more about the current state of Owasco Lake and how YOU can take action to help our lake be resilient to the impacts of climate change.
This year, OWLA is proud to be partnering with New York Section American Water Works Association to offer the following Continuing Education Units:
* 3.0 - Water
* 3.0 - P.E.
You must indicate in registration if you are interested in receiving NYS AWWA credits.
Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Come join us for a free event open to the public
Auburn Public Theater
8 Exchange St., Auburn NY
Participate online via Zoom
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Doors and registration at 8:00 AM with coffee and breakfast refreshments provided
Our Speakers
(OLWMC) on review 9E Coordination Committee projects and programming implementation according to the objectives of the Owasco Lake Watershed 9E Plan.
(OLWMC) with an update on the status of Owasco Lake Watershed Rules and Regulations and watershed inspection themes and outcomes.
(City of Auburn) on initiatives and goals of the City of Auburn to preserve and continue to work towards a healthy Owasco Lake.
(Global Aquatic Research) on the progress and next steps surrounding HABs and foam in the Finger Lakes.
(Cornell HWA Initiative) on managing and monitoring hemlock health in the watershed.
Meet Bob Brower
Auburn Mayor Mike Quill officially changed the title of this event in 2019 to honor Bob, a former OWLA president and passionate advocate for the environment and the water quality in our region. The original symposium was Bob’s brainchild — a venue for citizen outreach and education to share and discuss the issues degrading our freshwater quality, most specifically that in Owasco Lake.
