Truesdale Lake

July 23, 2015
by rob
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Remaining Algae Treatments for Summer 2015

We currently have 3 more algae treatments scheduled for this summer: July 28, August 11, and August 25 (all Tuesdays).

All treatmentsÂ are dependent on lake condition and weather. NY State does not allow us to treat more frequently than every two weeks so if any of these are postponed due to weather or other conditions that willÂ affect the treatment schedule after that date.

A condition that would postpone algae treatment would be a measurement showing critical dissolved oxygen levels too low. Algae treatment could lower them further and affect the fish population. Another condition that would postpone treatment would be heavy rain (forecast, on treatment day, or before treatment day) that would not allow us to impound the lake water for the required holding period.

We will update the site with Allied’s survey and treatment reports as we receive them.

July 15, 2015
by rob
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5th Year for Church Tavern Biathlon

“Who Will Take The Tankards?”Â asks the sign at the end of Spring Street near St John’s Church. That means the Church Tavern Biathlon is BACK! The 7 mile biking portion of the course circles Lake Truesdale in a counter-clockwise manner while the run portion follows a shorter 4 mile course where runners catch a glimpse of the lake.

TheÂ South SalemÂ ChurchÂ Tavern Biathlon, is hosted byÂ St. John’s ChurchÂ and will take place onÂ Labor Day, September 7thÂ at 9:30am.Â The biathlon is returning for its fifthÂ year in 2015.

Church Tavern Biathlon Bike Course

TheÂ bike courseÂ starts at St. John’s at the corner of Spring Street and Route 35, travels down Spring Street, up Church Tavern road and back down to Spring Street where it backtracks to Lake Shore Drive then Truesdale Lake Drive. The course takes a right onto Salem Lane and then rejoins Truesdale Lake Drive for a bit (right turn) before making a left onto Boway then next left onto Country Lane onto Hoyt over the dam and then up Bouton Street (not Gilbert) up the hill. At the intersection of Bouton and Lake Shore the course continues down Lake Shore Drive on the west side of the lake. Bikers make the final right turn onto Spring Street for the last half mile and then transition to the running leg.

TheÂ running courseÂ is out and back on Spring Street with the Church Tavern loop thrown in again in case you didn’t get enough of the hill the first time around on the bike!

There will beÂ prizes,Â BBQ, andÂ musicÂ immediately following the event.

Locally the event supports The CommunityÂ Center of Northern Westchester (www.communitycenternw.org). Nationally, it supports The Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org). Globally it supports Carpenter’s Kids (www.carpenterskids.net). Each is a very worthy cause and each does a great job fulfilling their missions responsibly.

To sign up for the Biathlon (7 mile bike, 4 mile run) visit the registration page here:Â http://www.raceit.com/search/event.aspx?id=33809. You can register as individual ($35) or team relay ($50).

If you’re still not feeling up to running and biking the whole course, there isÂ aÂ Run or Walk OnlyÂ division for $20. The Run/Walk participants will be timed this year and will leave soon after the Biathlon start. You still get a medal, free BBQ, and theÂ satisfactionÂ of knowing you helped three great charities.

– See more at:Â http://www.raceit.com/search/event.aspx?id=33809

If you are not planning to run, come out and cheer the runners & bikers on!

Contact Brian Stempel with any questions about the race or if you’d like to become a sponsor or booster (brian.stempel@gmail.com).

[More photos here]

July 14, 2015
by rob
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Algae Treatment 7/14/15

Allied Biological will be visiting Truesdale Lake on Tuesday July 14th, 2015 for a survey and possible algae treatment if needed. This post will be updated with the survey and treatment report.

UPDATE: treatment and survey report below.

June 30, 2015
by rob
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Algae Treatment 6/30/15

Allied Biological will be visiting Truesdale Lake on Tuesday June 30th, 2015 for a survey and possible algae treatment if needed. This post will be updated with the survey and treatment report.

UPDATE: treatment report below:

June 21, 2015
by rob
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NYSFOLA Regional Conference July 24, 2015

The New York State Federation of Lake Associations (NYSFOLA) will once again host a regional conference in the Lower Hudson Region.Â All NYSFOLA members are invited to this scenic spot on the shores of China Lake.

July 24, 2015Â 9:30am – 2pm

Sedgewood Club

810 Golf Ridge RD Carmel, NY

http://www.mapquest.com/#b78d03a80193f12115f8b28d

Agenda:

Welcome & Introduction, Janet Andersen – NYSFOLA BOD
Lake Management Approaches – Michael Martin, Certified Lake Manager
Reports from Lake Associations
Aquatic Plant Workshop – Chris Doyle, Certified Lake Manager

$5 per person payable at the door.Â Light snacks and lunch will be available.Â Interested?Â Contact Jan Anderson at fablesx2@optonline.net

June 19, 2015
by rob
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Lake Management Presentation by Christian Jenne on June 18th

Christian Jenne is a Masters Degree candidate at SUNY Oneonta’s Lake Management program. He is working with us at Truesdale Lake during his graduate studies to develop a Lake Management plan to help guide our lake stewardship efforts.

Last night (June 18th) he presented to a packed audience at the South Salem Presbyterian Church on Spring Street. If you were not able to make it, we have posted the slide images below along with a PDF document of the presentation.

Christian is also working on a survey to gather data about Lake Truesdale that will be sent out at the end of the summer or early fall. When you see it in your inbox or mailbox, please help out by answering and returning the survey. Thanks!

The information sheet that Wendy McLean referenced last night on what you can do NOW to help the lake is posted here.

Slides in PDF form here:Â truesdale-june-2105-presentation.pdf.

Slides in JPG form below:

June 17, 2015
by rob
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June 16 Lake Survey and Treatment Report

Allied Biological came yesterday for a survey and treatment. Report and excerpt is below.

From comments: “Sparse unicellular algae in water column. Trace floating Elodea stems, but no rooted plants observed. Trace White waterlilies in north end of lake by dam and in northeast cove. Lake looks good.”

Full report image below and pdf is here: Truesdale LSR 061615

May 20, 2015
by rob
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TEA Votes to Discontinue Associate Member Program

The TEA recently voted to discontinue their associate member program at the Spring 2015 TEA Membership Meeting.

This vote does NOT affect the regular deeded TEA residents.

The main reasons for the discontinuation are:

Financial: The program was costing the TEA more money in full-time lifeguard requirements than it was bringing in through associate membership payments.
No permit requirement: Without associate members, the TEA beach is a fully private beach for deeded TEA members only with no annual permit requirement. With associate members, the TEA beach fell under the Westchester County Department of Health purview and needed to purchase annual permits from them.
Fewer restrictions on beach use: TEA beach hours were restricted for regular deeded members when the association had associate members join. The county told the association as a beach with a county permit if there were no lifeguards present, the beach had to close, regardless of the season, and regardless of whether they were deeded members. This meant no winter bonfires, no skating from the beach, no fall clambakes. That sounds ridiculous — but that was the official word from the county. The over regulation started early in the Astorino administration — and this was a big factor in discontinuing the program after the 2014 season.

The associate member program was instituted decades ago to allow non-deeded residents in the surrounding community (but not deeded members of the TEA) the ability to join the TEA Beach on a seasonal basis. As far as we know, this wasÂ the only program of its kind for any of the town’s lakes.

At its peak 12 years ago there were 30 families enrolled as associate members — as well as a waiting list to get into the associate program. More recently, due to demographic shifts (fewer young families) and the kid-friendly improvements at the Lewisboro Town Pool, the associate member program has seen a marked decrease in the number of residents signing up each year.

So, the bottom line — after years of TEA board and member debate and running the program at a loss, the TEA is now just the deeded members in good standing.

Since the associate member program is written into the TEA organization bylaws as an option, the TEA could conceivably bring it back it in the future if they get at least 12 or more families to join and re-start the program. At this point, the member numbers just are not there to make it worthwhile for the TEA. And there is no desire within the association to add it back.

Bottom line: the answer to the question “Can I join the lake for the summer if I live outside the TEA area?” is NO.

If you have any other questions, please contact the TEA at tea@truesdalelake.com.

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More information about the Truesdale Lake Associations can be found here.

May 18, 2015
by rob
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June 18th – TLPOA Annual Meeting plus Combined Lakewide Meeting Afterwards

From David Sachs, TLPOA President (respond or commentÂ at Nextdoor Truesdale site here):

“Good morning to you all. I hope that you had a chance to enjoy this beautiful weekend. The TLPOA raft is back in place (thanks Skip and Jay!) and people were already using the beach yesterday – which is just great. And, we are planning to have our TLPOA ANNUAL MEETING at the White Church – from 7 – 8 p.m. on Thursday June 18 – one month from today.

Then we will have a COMBINED TLPOA AND TEA meeting that will focus on the lake, from 8:15 until about 9:30pm. There will be a presentation about the work that has been done about the lake during this past winter, and we will provide an update about the treatment of the lake for this summer. [link to presentation from September 2014]

All TLPOA and TEA members are invited to the meeting beginning at 8:15.

The first meeting, from 7 – 8 will be for TLPOA members only.

Looks like Memorial Day Weekend should be quite beautiful, giving all of us a chance to enjoy it outdoors. Have a great day. -David”