Sylvia Lake, NY
Since 2003, the website has collected stories and documented summer events. "More Stories" is a collection of many of these stories, organized into years. Select a year to see the stories from that year.
Light Up Our Boats & Docks
This event has traditionally been a "Boat Parade for the Grown-ups." The participants went all out this year with music, chanting, and beautiful lights.
2025
Since 2003, the website has collected stories and documented summer events. "More Stories" is a collection of many of these stories, organized into years. Select a year to see the stories from that year.
6th Annual Paddlepalooza '25
On a beautiful Saturday, August 16, a memorable Sylvia Lake day with blue skies and warm temperatures. Many friendly people gathered on the water and received the 2025 Paddlepalooza sticker.
2025
Sylvia Lake History
& Current Events
The website has published Sylvia Lake stories and documented summer events since 2003.
You can select a year and see the stories from that year... or use the search tool for an event or person. Many entries, but not all, have video.
Browse past boat parades, fishing derbies and all the events that make Sylvia so special to so many.
Click the button to browse them all.
Your dues provide funds for lake management projects, support for community social activities, this website, an online store, newsletter mailings, contests, & and awards.
This is an all-volunteer organization.
Donate online - or mail to:
5 North Shore Road,
Gouverneur, NY 13642
Please donate $25.00 dues to support our community activities. Consider an additional donation?
The Gouverneur Country Club offers a 60 day unlimited golf pass for seasonal local residents.
Recycling with the
Town of Fowler Supports:
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Playground & Community Facilities
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The Town's SOS Food Program
(Support Our Seniors)
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And the Town's HAP Food Program
Find drop-off bins at the Town Highway building. Call the Town Offices for more information.
New York Septic System Replacement Fund
The State of New York still has allocated money to replace deficient septic tanks on specific bodies of water in the County of Saint Lawrence.
If you own a house within 250 feet of Cranberry Lake, Star Lake, Sylvia Lake, or almost any river in the Adirondacks and your septic tank is too small, breaking down, or otherwise deficient, you may be eligible for funds through the New York Septic System Replacement Fund.
View/download the letter from Bradley Johnson, St. Lawrence County Public Health Sanitarian.
If you believe you are eligible, please call or email Bradley Johnson, and his office will send you the appropriate paperwork. Their goal is to protect the waterways of Saint Lawrence County.
TESTIMONIAL FROM RALPH UNDERCOFFLER:
St. Lawrence County still has grant money available for residents of Sylvia Lake to upgrade their septic systems (information is posted above.) Grants can be as much as $10,000. Our family applied for the grant last summer to replace the septic system at our camp on the North Shore Road and we received approval within 3 days. The process is easy and the benefit is great! Please consider taking advantage of this rare opportunity to help keep Sylvia Lake cleaner and safer for generations to come. 5/22/25
