October 7, 2019
by rob
Comments Off on Drawdown: Report 4
One of the assumptions you provided for our lake to refill is 12 x Precip (rain or Snow Water Equivalent – SWE). I want to determine the best average multiplier for our lake to refill when the siphons are not operating. (more…) Continue reading
September 30, 2019
by rob
Comments Off on Septic Pumping Discount for Truesdale Lake Residents
We have good news: Wind River Environmental is offering a discount on septic pumping and maintenance to Truesdale Lake area residents (Wind River was known for a few years as EarthCare which was formerly Kaiser-Battistone). Continue reading
September 28, 2019
by rob
Comments Off on Drawdown: Report 3
The lake level increased 4†since the target depth was reached on Sunday 9/22/19. So one week later, James Gorman and crew correctly restarted the two 12†siphons to keep the drawdown ahead of the rain coming in October. (more…) Continue reading
September 23, 2019
by rob
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The target depth was reached at 1 pm yesterday (sept 22) with three feet below spillway and four feet total drawn out by the siphons. As of Sunday 9/22/19 at 1:00 pm, all siphons have naturally shut down. (more…)
September 19, 2019
by rob
Comments Off on Has Lake Truesdale Sprung a Leak?
That was the question we got through email from a local resident. Thankfully there is no leak — just the very quick effects of the planned drawdown project that was successfully re-engineered by volunteers and Pond & Lake Connection after … Continue reading
September 16, 2019
by rob
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Drawdown Report 1 from Scot Evans and James Gorman. Continue reading
September 12, 2019
by rob
Comments Off on Lake Drawdown Has Begun for 2019
The Summer boards have been removed from the dam. Our lake manager Pond & Lake Connection (P&LC) has installed the siphon tubes that will draw the lake level down another 2-3 feet to expose the lake bed over the winter. Continue reading
July 29, 2019
by rob
Comments Off on Shoreline Maintenance Musings and other Lake Topics
In conversation and comments from around the lake, the weeds and algae are common topics — especially in the summer. One thing to remember is: We live on a lake, not next to a pool. The lake supports a multitude … Continue reading
July 22, 2019
by rob
Comments Off on Lake treatment set for July 23
Pond & Lake Connection will treat the lake for weeds and algae as needed on Tuesday July 23rd. We use Clipper for weeds (clipperherbicide.com/) and Se-Clear for algae (www.sepro.com/aquatics/seclear). There is a 24hr restriction for irrigation with Clipper but no other … Continue reading
June 27, 2019
by rob
Comments Off on Lake Treatment Set for Today June 27, 2019
Pond & Lake Connection will treat the lake for weeds and algae as needed this Thursday June 27th. Continue reading