Truesdale Lake

April 28, 2015
by rob
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Lake Survey Report – April 27, 2015

First lake survey of 2015 completed Monday, April 27, 2015 by Allied Biological. Summary below and report attached.

“Truesdale Lake aesthetically looks good. Trace amounts of benthic filamentous algae, Curlyleaf Pondweed and Chara observed aroundÂ launch and beach area. Lake currently supporting 50% of varied Curlyleaf Pondweed growth. Most plants in 2-5′ depth water with sparseÂ densities in south end of lake lessening to trace amounts moving north. Most growth along western shoreline and south shallower end.Â Plants average 8″-18″ in length, but at least 18″-24″ below the surface. Plant growth not considered problematic at this time.”

View/Download PDF:Â Truesdale LSR 042715

April 13, 2015
by rob
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TEA Spring Membership Meeting

The TEA Annual SpringÂ Membership Meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 20th, 2015 at the Horse & Hound on Spring Street.Â The meeting will be held in the back room. Meet and greet at 7:15 and meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Contact Rob Cummings (269-8435) to RSVP for the meeting or email tea@truesdalelake.com.

Agenda is on mailing sent to all TEA Members in Good Standing. Email was sent to all members where we have your email address.

April 3, 2015
by rob
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Muskrat and Melting Ice

In 16 winters here I don’t remember seeingÂ the ice stay past March 31st. This winter was so cold we entered the month of April with ice and it has stuck around for a few days.

The warm air and the cold ice made a foggy inversion layer today that just begged to be photographed.

I was taking photosÂ of the fog, ice, and lake shore when a decent sized muskrat surfaced in the open water between the ice layer and the shoreline. I was able to snap off a few photos from our floating dock. Unfortunately as I went to change the settings to a higher shutter speed to catch the creature in action, he noticed me and ducked back under the ice.

Some selections, including the muskrat, are below.

March 25, 2015
by rob
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Coyotes on the Lake

A pair of coyotes wereÂ spotted at various places on the lake today.

They were scavenging a deer carcass on the northern half of the lake and then scouting down to the southern end. They did a few rounds today and have been seen on other days as well.

They don’t seem too interested in the houses, but keep pets indoors to be on the safe side.

Rob Cummings took these photos (and one video) at two different times today. If anyone has other photos we will post them here if you send them in to lake@truesdalelake.com. Thanks!

March 4, 2015
by rob
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2015 Lake Treatment Letter of Notification

LETTERÂ OF NOTIFICATION

Date:Â February 2015Â

Re: ProposedÂ Lake Management Program – TruesdaleÂ Lake

TruesdaleÂ Lake POA and Truesdale Estates Association areÂ planning to continue the Lake Management Program for Truesdale LakeÂ in 2015. The Program is intended to control pondweedsÂ (PotamogetonÂ crispus and P.Â foliosus) and algae,Â thus improving water quality conditions as well as the recreationalÂ and aesthetic value of the lake. The Program is being carried out byÂ NYSDEC certified personnel from the lake management firm, ALLIEDÂ BIOLOGICAL INC., registered with the New York State Department ofÂ Environmental Conservation (No. 01301). NYSDEC permit applicationsÂ will be submitted requesting approval for the application of theÂ herbicides Sonar ASÂ (fluridone), Aquathol-K (endothall) and the algaecides Copper sulfateÂ and GreenClean Pro.

TreatmentsÂ are anticipated to occur between AprilÂ 1 and August 31, 2015Â and will proceed only after the issuance of NYSDEC permits. AquaticÂ pesticide applications will only occur if sufficient aquaticÂ vegetation is present to warrant treatment and favorable weatherÂ conditions exist. Prior notification of the exact dates of treatmentÂ will be provided to the Association and NYSDEC 7 days prior toÂ treatment and by shoreline posting on the day of application. WaterÂ use restrictions are as follows:

WATERÂ USE RESTRICTIONS

	Copper Sulfate or GreenClean Pro	Aquathol K	Sonar AS
Swimming	24 hrs	24 hrs	24 hrs
Fishing	copper sulfate â€“none GreenClean Pro â€“ 24 hrs	24 hrs	none
Irrigation	none	7 days	14 days
Livestock Watering	24 hrs	14 days	14 days
Drinking	none	none	none

ProductÂ labels are available for review on the Truesdale Lake websiteÂ www.truesdalelake.com/laketreatmentÂ and Allied Biologicalâ€™s websiteÂ http://www.alliedbiological.com/clientservices.htmÂ (under Client Services, click the Parent Directory and select theÂ lake name to display proposed product labels.) The lake shore willÂ be posted at the time of treatment indicating the applicable waterÂ use restrictions. In the event that you, as a riparian owner orÂ vested riparian user, have any questions or objections to theÂ proposed program, please contact the following agency in writingÂ within 21 daysÂ of receipt of thisÂ notice. LackÂ of comment will be considered consent to the treatment and water useÂ restrictions.

BureauÂ of Pesticides
NYSDEC,Â Region 3
21Â South Putt Corners Road
NewÂ Paltz, NY 12561-1696
Ph:Â 845-256-3097

IfÂ you need further information regarding treatments, or require hardÂ copies of the product labels, please contact Lara Gorton, TLPOA atÂ 973-493-4941 or Allied Biological Inc at 908-850-0303 during businessÂ hours.

March 1, 2015
by rob
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Boat Sticker Application Online

Lake TruesdaleÂ is frozen now — but before too long it will be boating season again! If you have a new boat or if your existing boat sticker has fallen off, you can use theÂ onlineÂ form to obtain a new sticker.

Boat stickers are free. Stickers must be on all boats used on the lake, regardless of whether you store it at the boat launch property or on yourÂ property.

Members ofÂ TLPOA,Â TEA,Â Vreeland/Lovecross, andÂ unaffiliated Lake Shore DriveÂ riparian homeowners are eligible for boat permit stickers. All applicants will be checked against the list ofÂ current membersÂ of the above associations before stickers are sent out.

There are many reasons forÂ requiring boats be registered:

Getting your boat back in case of flooding and/or wind. Neighbors who retrieve your windblown boat can contact usÂ to determine who the boat belongs to.
Stopping invasive plant and animal speciesÂ from being introduced into the lake (e.g. watermilfoil, zebra mussels, snakehead fish) when boats are used in more than one lake. (Either clean your boat thoroughly if used in a different lake — or better yet DON’T use your boat in multiple lakes.)
Ensuring access to the lake isÂ restricted and private.
Eliminating trespassingÂ on private properties.
Your boat will beÂ impounded and removedÂ (and sold)Â from boat launch properties in the future if it does not have a valid Truesdale Lake boat registration sticker.

Thanks for yourÂ cooperation with this requirement. It helps ensure the health and the privacy of our lake.

January 1, 2015
by rob
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Happy 2015! – Some Lake Resolutions for the New Year

Some Lake Stewardship Resolutions:

I will getÂ my septic tank pumped and inspected. If the tank baffles are missing or damaged, I’ll have them replaced. (Kaiser-Battistone offers 15% discount for lake area residents – but you have to tell them about the discount!)
I will “overseed” my lawn rather than spread fertilizer or pesticides. I’ll tell my lawn service – or myself – to cut my grass high and leave the clippings on the lawn. If I think fertilizer is needed, I’ll use phosphate-free fertilizerÂ since it’s the law. I will also tell my lawn care company that it is illegal in Westchester County to use phosphate based fertilizerÂ unless extensive testing has been done on the soil – and even then only on a limited basis and never within 20 feet of the lake.
If I live on the lake, I’ll plant a “buffer” of native plants to slow the flow of rainwater or stormwater (and the pollutants and nutrients it carries) into the lake.Â I’ll pull up some invasive plants and plant some native ones.
I’ll pick up after my pets and throw their poop into the trash.
This year I’ll make sure no oil or gas from my mower or car spills on the ground or into the lake.
If I take coolers, sand toys, or other beach or boat items to another waterbody, I’ll make sure that they are free of weeds and shells before bringing them back here so I don’t transport invasive plants and animals.
If I haven’t done so already, this is the year I’ll take a safe boating course.
I’ll start or use a compost pile (away from the lake shore, wet areas, or streams).
If it’s icy, I’ll minimize my use of salt by using kitty litter or sand where I can.
I’ll learn more about my lake’s history, health, plants, or animals this year.
I will send photos I take around the lake to us here (lake@truesdalelake.com) so we can post for everyone to enjoy!
I will join and volunteer with my lake association and make my voice heard and my energy felt during this coming year.

Happy New YearÂ to all!

Thanks to Janet Andersen and others for these timely resolutions, add yours below in the comments.

December 16, 2014
by rob
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Caroling on the TLPOA Beach – Dec 21st @5:30pm

From the Truesdalelake.Nextdoor.com website:

Good afternoon to you all on this sunny and brisk December afternoon. We are planning to have our 38 or 39th annual caroling on the beach – on Sunday December 21 – starting at 5:30 p.m. There will be a roaring fire, song sheets, hot chocolate, cookies, and lots of good cheer. With luck, we will have a day with weather like today. It is fun, and easy, and always feels like a very neighborly thing to do this time of year. ALL ARE WELCOME!

So, bring your friends and family and come and join us!

Have a great day.

David

December 6, 2014
by rob
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Associations Around Truesdale Lake

Truesdale Lake has two largeÂ associationsÂ and one small association. In addition there are about a dozen riparian houses (i.e. on the lake) but in none of the associations. We call these “unaffiliated” households.

Below is a map of the associations, click here for a larger view of the mapÂ or to move around.

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TLPOA is in purple, TEA is in blue, Vreeland is in yellow, and Lake Shore Drive unaffiliated houses are in red.

There are also two other categories: TEA Late (Flag) and TEA Expelled (sad face).

TEA Late households are late in paying their annualÂ dues by nearly two years and are in danger of being expelled from the TEA unless they bring their account current. TEA Expelled members have been kicked out of the association for non-payment of member dues beyondÂ two years.

AllÂ TEA properties retain lake rights in the deed — but the expelled homeownersÂ are no longer eligible to join the TEA as members and have lost their ability to participate in lake and association decisions. If the expelled property is sold, the new owners will be invited to join the association.

A complete listing of properties for each association can be found here:

If you have any questions, please Contact Us.