July 30, 2013
by rob
Comments Off on Truesdale Lake, Blue Green Algae and What to Expect
July 30, 2013 Truesdale Lake, Blue Green Algae and What to Expect Greetings on this absolutely beautiful late July afternoon. It is simply amazing outside today – with wonderful temperature, and humidity and neat summer sounds. That is the good … Continue reading
July 26, 2013
by rob
Comments Off on Beaches Are Open!
The last few days has seen a marked improvement in the water clarity and quality. Most likely this is due to the heat wave lifting and recent cooling rain. Enjoy the lake this weekend!
July 25, 2013
by rob
Comments Off on Hydrilla Hunt Webinar July 26th
Join the Hydrilla Hunt! On July 26 The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the New York Federation of Lake Associations (NYSFOLA) will present a webinar to instruct volunteers on the skills needed to identify Hydrilla verticillata (Hydrilla). Â Hydrilla is an aquatic … Continue reading
July 25, 2013
by rob
Comments Off on Lake Survey Report 7/23/13
Allied’s lake survey from July 23, 2013 is included below. They also did a microscopic water test and confirmed the presence of blue green algae (Anabaena).
July 23, 2013
by rob
Comments Off on Beach & Lake Update
Allied came to the lake yesterday and found oxygen levels too low for an algae treatment. When water heats up, its ability to hold dissolved oxygen goes down. If an algaecide treatment were made in current conditions it could cause … Continue reading
July 20, 2013
by rob
Comments Off on Church Tavern Biathlon Returns for Third Year
The South Salem Church Tavern Biathlon, hosted by St. John’s Church on Labor Day, September 2nd at 9:30am will again have part of its course around Truesdale Lake. The biathlon is returning for its third year in 2013. The bike course starts at St. John’s at the corner … Continue reading
July 20, 2013
by rob
Comments Off on Beaches CLOSED – Blue Green Algae Bloom
The heat wave and lack of rain has caused a blue green algae bloom at the lake. All beaches are closed for the weekend. Residents are advised to avoid swimming in the lake until further notice. Pets should avoid the … Continue reading
July 18, 2013
by rob
Comments Off on Treatment Scheduled for Monday July 22nd
We are on schedule for algicide treatment this Monday 7/22. Standard water use restrictions apply for copper sulfate. Do not use lake water to irrigate lawns for 24 hours. No swimming for 24 hours after application. Looks like the heat … Continue reading
July 10, 2013
by rob
Comments Off on Treatment Report July 8, 2013
Allied Biological applied Copper Sulfate as an algaecide on July 8, 2013 to slow the seasonal growth of the filamentous algae and unicellular algae. Standard water use restrictions apply (i.e. don’t water your lawn with lake water after treatment, no swimming for 24 hours post … Continue reading
July 8, 2013
by rob
Comments Off on NY Federation of Lakes Association Meeting Friday July 19th
Two weeks to go! A reminder that our next regional Federation of Lakes Association (FOLA) meeting is scheduled for Friday, July 19, at the Sedgewood Club on the shores of China Lake in Carmel, NY. David Africk has generously agreed … Continue reading