On August 27, 2026, a federal order directed US agencies to start calling this lake “Lake America.” New York and Canada are keeping “Lake Ontario.” Read what changed

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About Lake Ontario (Lake America) Map

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NOAA NDBCBuoy temperature, waves, wind
NOAA CO-OPSWater level
NOAA GLERLIce cover, seasonal
NWS api.weather.govMarine forecast zones and text
NY State beach advisory feedBeach status, health.ny.gov
NY State Parks and NY DECPark operator and fishing guidance

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