October 2, 2023
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The critical drawdown months are NOV & DEC and the target depth needs to be achieved before the ice-in freeze occurs in early December. The full drawdown period each year is NOV – DEC – JAN – FEB. Rainfall totals … Continue reading
September 28, 2023
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You may have noticed the rapid growth and spread of phragmites both around town and especially around our lake shoreline. Phragmites is an invasive plant with no upside benefits. There is more information in this post about why we are … Continue reading
September 28, 2023
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Introduction Freshwater lakes are vital ecosystems that support a rich diversity of plant and animal life. However, the delicate balance of these ecosystems can be disrupted by invasive species like Phragmites australis, commonly known as common reed. While Phragmites may … Continue reading
August 1, 2023
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Comments Off on Third Time’s a Charm? Moonlight Regatta August 26… A Blue Moon!
August has two full moons – tonight (August 1) and August 30. When there’s a second full moon in a month it’s called a Blue Moon. The closest weekend night to the August 30 full moon is Saturday, August 26th. … Continue reading
July 31, 2023
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Comments Off on Cutrine Algae Treatment Thursday Aug 3, 2023
Pond & Lake Connection will be treating our lake this Thursday with Cutrine. There are no swimming restrictions or irrigation restrictions using lake water.
July 22, 2023
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Comments Off on Algae Treatment Monday July 24
On Monday, July 24th, our lake management company, Pond and Lake Connection, will be treating our lake with Cutrine (algae treatment). There is no swimming restriction. If you irrigate your lawn using lake water, we suggest waiting 24 hrs after … Continue reading
July 19, 2023
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Comments Off on CLEANING UP OUR LAKES: Septics & Sewers
In 2021, the Town of Lewisboro received a grant from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) to perform engineering studies on three of our lakes—Waccabuc, Truesdale and Kitchawan—to assess the impacts of septic systems and identify … Continue reading
July 15, 2023
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Comments Off on Two More Full Moons for Summer 2023
Summer Full Moon #1 of 3 The July 3 full moon was not really visible this summer. The July full moon is typically known as “The Buck Moon” is also known as “The Thunder Moon.” It certainly lived up to … Continue reading
June 7, 2023
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Comments Off on Hazy Smoky Days on Truesdale Lake
Canadian wildfire effects seen over #truesdalelake and #southsalemny today.
June 6, 2023
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Comments Off on Moonlight Regatta – July 3rd
Get yourself and your boat(s) ready for the first Truesdale Lake moonlight regatta of 2023. Date is July 3rd (the Buck Moon). Bring the kids. Bring the lights! Bring the cheer! https://truesdalelake.com/moonlight/ Sunset is at 8:30pm on Monday July 3rd. … Continue reading