August 24, 2016
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Solitude Lake Management came on Thursday August 18th to inspect, test, and treat the lake. Since the conditions were favorable (good dissolved oxygen levels), the algae treatment was performed. From the report (also attached): Inspected Lake: Observed elodea, lilies, unicellular … Continue reading
August 4, 2016
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Solitude came to the lake and did a survey and algae treatment today. Photo at link – Updated to include Report image and text. Continue reading
July 18, 2016
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From the report:
7/13/16 Survey of Lake Truesdale.
“The water column was green with unicellular algae. North of the launch and up along eastern shore displayed Elodea in sparse patches. Denser infestation in the northeastern cove covered with filamentous algae. The northern end by the spillway displayed trace patches. Down the western shoreline, the Elodea becomes sparse to moderate density to the cove area just south of west beach. Then the density increases with moderate patches scattered around the cove. Past the island, down to the southern end and back along the launch, the Elodea becomes very dense with filamentous algae clinging to topped out plants. The lake center displayed stray patches of Elodea with 90% of the plants topped out. Water samples collected for algae county. Spoke with Lara Gorton on site. She noted that the lake has been used more this year than compared to last year.”
See once page report at website. Continue reading
June 14, 2016
by rob
Comments Off on Call for Summer Lake Photos
Send in your Summer Photos all summer long to lake@truesdalelake.com and I will post them at the lake website.
Photos can feature wildlife, summer activities, leaves, flowers, boating, swimming, sailing, fishing — or pretty much anything that happens in summer around and on Truesdale Lake.
If you have a title for your photo, let me know. All photos will be credited to the photographer.
Thanks! … Rob Continue reading
April 29, 2016
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Comments Off on 2016 Lake Treatment Notification
Truesdale Lake Property Owners Association (TLPOA) and Truesdale Estates Association (TEA) will continue the Lake Management Program for Truesdale Lake in 2016. The Program is intended to control pondweeds (Potamogeton crispus and P. foliosus) and algae, thus improving water quality conditions as well as the recreational and aesthetic value of the lake. We hope to bring a more natural balance to the lake in 2016 by reducing the herbicide treatment allowing a moderate growth of pondweeds in an effort to offset the significant algae growth we have seen over the past few seasons.
>Note: Mark June 16th as Lake Management Day:
> – 7-8pm TLPOA Annual Meeting (TLPOA Members only please)
> – 8:15 – 9:45pm presentation at South Salem Presbyterian Church on Lake Management status – all lake residents welcome
The Program is being carried out by NYSDEC certified personnel from the lake management firm SŌLitude Lake Management, (formerly ALLIED BIOLOGICAL INC.), registered with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (16506). NYSDEC permit applications will be submitted requesting approval for the application of the herbicide Aquathol-K (endothall) and the algaecide Copper sulfate.
Treatments are anticipated to occur between April 1 and August 31, 2016 and will proceed only after the issuance of NYSDEC permits and authorization from the Client. Aquatic pesticide applications will only occur if sufficient aquatic vegetation is present to warrant treatment and favorable weather conditions exist. Prior notification of the exact dates of treatment will be provided to the Association and NYSDEC 7 days prior to treatment and by shoreline posting on the day of application. Water use restrictions are as follows: Continue reading
July 30, 2015
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Comments Off on Truesdale Lake Treatment Update – 2015-07-30
Note from David Sachs, TLPOA President:
Good morning to you all. As many of you know, treating the lake is a complex business, and sometimes we are unable to treat it even when we are ready, willing and eager to do so. After the treatment this past Tuesday (July 28) was cancelled, we conferred with Allied Biological – the firm that manages the actual treatments – and also with the NYSDEC to get an expedited treatment for today. After many phone calls between Allied, NYSDEC and us, expedited permission was granted (usually you have to wait a full week, or sometimes two, between treatments). Allied was supposed to treat today – and we took a number of Secchi readings (indicators of lake clarity) to help. Allied had someone here on the lake at 7 a.m. this morning. Sadly, here is what we were told:
“Jeff was on the lake at 7:00 this morning. Secchi measured at 13 inches (too low) throughout the lake and the dissolved oxygen reading was 16 (too high). Treatment cannot be conducted at these measurements. NYSDEC has been notified that the next visit is scheduled for Tuesday 8/4.”
(full story at site) Continue reading
June 30, 2015
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Allied Biological will be visiting Truesdale Lake Tuesday June 30th, 2015 for a survey and possible algae treatment if needed. This post will be updated with the survey and treatment report. Continue reading
June 17, 2015
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Allied Biological came yesterday for a survey and treatment. Report and excerpt is at website. Continue reading
May 22, 2015
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June 13th Summer Kickoff Party Open House — From 3-7pm on Saturday June 13th we will welcome in the summer season at the TEA Beach on Truesdale Lake Drive. All lake area residents welcome.
If you are interested in helping to plan this event, please get in touch with Lisa Capobianco by sending an email to tea@truesdalelake.com with subject “Kickoff Party.”
We will supply the burgers, hot dogs, buns, and soft beverages. You supply the rest (desserts, chips, non-soft beverages, etc.). We will kick off the summer in style! Continue reading
May 11, 2015
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Comments Off on Treatments May 14th and May 28th
Allied is planning to treat the lake with Aquathol K for weeds this Thursday, May 14th (weather permitting). We will leave the lake level low until Thursday since it will have to be held in for 14 days after treatment. This will maximize the effectiveness of the treatment by not letting the herbicide spill out of the lake. This means on May 14th we will be putting the boards in the dam to raise the lake level to summer heights. (more information at site) Continue reading