The Finger Lakes Underwater Preserve Association (FLUPA) is a group of regional divers, associates, and families interested in promotion of
scuba diving and the
history and
ecology of the
Finger Lakes region of
New York
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History and Purpose
Most of the underwater structures currently of interest to FLUPA consist of
canal barges which sank in the 19th century. These once sturdy wooden barges have become extremely fragile and are susceptible to both natural and man made means of deterioration. As such, FLUPA has installed and maintains two marked and lighted
buoy
A buoy () is a floating device that can have many purposes. It can be anchored (stationary) or allowed to drift with ocean currents.
Types
Navigational buoys
* Race course marker buoys are used for buoy racing, the most prevalent form of yac ...
s which include
mooring anchors to protect the underwater structures from damage by boats dropping their own
anchors. These buoys can be found just north of
Watkins Glen, along the west shoreline of
Seneca Lake.
Location
Currently, FLUPA is working on preserving and providing access to sunken canal barges in
Seneca Lake near the village of
Watkins Glen, New York. Seneca Lake is still connected to the
New York State Canal System, and boats have been using these travel routes since the early 19th century. Thus, there is considerable history which has sunk along the waterways in this region.
External links
"Finger Lakes Underwater Preserve Association""Guide to Diving the Finger Lakes, Watkins Glen Canal Boats"
Underwater diving organizations
Finger Lakes
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