June 30, 2020
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Pond & Lake Connection will be treating the lake for algae on Wednesday, July 1 as a preventative measure ahead of the July 4th holiday weekend. The lake is looking very clear for this time of year with a nearly … Continue reading
May 24, 2020
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Comments Off on Egg Oiling Update #2
For Spring 2020 Truesdale Lake applied for and received a United States Fish and Wildlife Services permit for egg oiling. The permit number is FWS RCGR #13757A. More information about Canada Goose breeding control via egg oiling visit this link (at post). Continue reading
April 5, 2020
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Summary of the egg oiling FWS permitted activity to date from late March and early April 2020. Continue reading
January 30, 2020
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Comments Off on Notice of Consent – Annual Mailing Sent to Riparian Homeowners
These annual notices were sent via US Mail to all riparian (lake-side) homeowners as required by New York State law. They are a continuation of our new lake management program undertaken when we engaged Pond & Lake Connection as our new lake manager. Continue reading
January 14, 2020
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Comments Off on Drawdown Report 12
Today, with all siphons flowing, the lake level is 2.3 feet below the spillway ramp and descending. The lake froze completely on December 20th with ice up to three inches thick and 80% of the lake was melted by January 7th, allowing for a much cleaner fifth and final descent to target depth. If we are lucky, the lake will again freeze in January when the siphons shut down with lake level at three feet below the spillway. Continue reading
September 12, 2019
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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
June 27, 2019
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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
June 5, 2019
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Comments Off on Geese, Goslings, Eggs, and Oil
A number of residents have been actively oiling goose eggs on the islands of Lake Truesdale since 2008 to control the population of Resident Canada Geese on the lake. But the existing crew of people trained to oil eggs it has shrunk over the years — and we need more people to step up.
If you are interested in helping out, please contact us via email at lake@truesdalelake.com or via our Contact Form. The process is not too difficult and training is easy. The oiling season for 2019 is over, so it would be training for the 2020 spring season. (more at link…) Continue reading
May 14, 2019
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Comments Off on First Lake Treatment Set for Friday, May 17, 2019
Truesdale Lake will be treated with the herbicide Clipper on Friday, May 17. Our lake manager from Pond & Lake connection will spray Clipper from their boat along the shoreline and in densely weeded areas. Remember to turn off any irrigation coming from the lake for at least 24hrs.
A full description of Clipper is available at the following link – https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/059639-00161-20121127.pdf Continue reading
May 7, 2019
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Comments Off on Regional Lake Association Meeting Set for June 14 in Carmel
Back by popular demand! This year’s regional New York State Federation of Lake Association (NYSFOLA) Lower Hudson Lakes meeting will be on Friday, June 14, at the Sedgewood Club on the shores of China Pond in Carmel. Thanks to Dora and Scott Keller, who arranged for us to use this venue. The meeting will start at 9:30 am and conclude around 2 pm. A light lunch will be provided. The cost to attend is $5 per person.
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