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 25, 2013
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July 23, 2013
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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 oxygen levels to go down quickly and cause a fish die-off — which we want to avoid.
Last night we had over one inch of rain. This should help the lake and the fish — adding oxygen and cooling the water temperature. Conversely, there is heavy runoff, meaning that nutrients are running into the lake and the sediments are being disturbed . Bottom line, only time will tell how the lake will react in the next few days. After a long conversation with Allied, we have decided that the lake needs some time to calm down. We also have been instructed to keep the lake level on the high side.
Allied will come again to attempt a treatment this coming Monday, July 29th conditions permitting.
We still have not heard from the DEC about their Blue-Green Algae tests. We will update the site when they contact our CSLAP volunteers, Deb Fink and Ray Morse, with any further information.
July 20, 2013
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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.
Church Tavern Biathlon Bike Course
The bike course 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.
The running course 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 be prizes, BBQ, and music immediately following the event.
Locally the event supports The Community 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=21425. Â You can register as individual ($35) or team relay ($50).
If you are not planning to run, come out and cheer the runners & bikers on!
Read more about the biathlon at these local news sources: Lewisboro Ledger and Bedford-Katonah Patch.
July 20, 2013
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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 water as well.
We have a regular water testing program in place with the NY State DEC and a note from our contact Scott Kishbaugh follows:
The screening results from your most recent CSLAP sample (7/15) came back indicating high blue green algae levels. We don’t yet know if bloom conditions are apparent, but lake residents and their pets are advised to avoid direct exposure and seek medical attention if they experience any symptoms typical of blue green algae bloom exposure. You can find out more about harmful algae blooms from our website at http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/77118.html) and the DOH website at (http://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/water/drinking/bluegreenalgae.htm). I will pass these results along to DEC and DOH regional staff early next week, and I will pass along toxin results as soon as I get them.
Thank you for your understanding. We are scheduled for a treatment on Monday and the heat wave is expected to break on sunday night. We are hopeful this will allow us to re-open the beaches early next week.
July 18, 2013
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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 wave will break next week as well!
July 10, 2013
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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 treatment.)
Summary report is attached below (click for larger size).
July 8, 2013
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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 to welcome us back to the beach club where last year’s meeting was held. Registration and light refreshments will be offered at 9:30am, the meeting will start at 10:00am, and we plan to have lunch and then conclude around 2 pm. We will ask each attendee to donate an optional $5 towards food costs.
Our featured speaker will be Chris Doyle, CLM, a lake manager from Allied Biological, Inc. He’ll discuss lake plants and management options. We have two local lakes speakers: Lorraine Janus will discuss Peach Lake, and Joe Montuori will talk about harvesting water chestnut on Kirk Lake (association website). I’ll talk briefly about some state and regional meetings, and tell you about the upcoming Hydrilla Hunt!
After lunch, Chris will run a plant id workshop. He’ll have some samples of native and invasive plants from various lakes. Please bring any aquatic plants that you would like identified – Chris hasn’t been stumped yet!
Please respond (via Contact Us link) if you are planning to attend, as it helps our planning process. I’m pleased that so far about 30 people have said they plan to attend, so I look forward to a good meeting. Also, please extend the invitation to others on your association boards and committees to join us at 9:30am on July 19, 2013.
I hope to see you there!
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Jan Anderson
(Three Lakes Council, Two Lake Club, Lewisboro Lakes Committee Member)
July 7, 2013
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Sunfish Race Photos from last Sunday’s Race
Thanks to Dawn Plunkett who sent us these great photos of the first race of the season!
July 6, 2013
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Sunfish Racing 2013
Race buoys are out and the course is ready to go!
We traditionally run two races every Sunday starting at 1:30pm between July 4th and Labor day. These races are strictly for fun — very low pressure. Beginners and kids welcome and encouraged.
More information available on Truesdale Lake website: Â http://truesdalelake.com/boats/sunfish-fleet-27/
The Truesdale Sunfish Fleet #27 is one of the oldest in the world. The Sunfish was designed and developed not far from here in Waterbury, CT. Truesdale Lake was one of the early lakes that the Sunfish design was tested on before going into production. The fleet numbers are sequentially handed out with the current fleet numbers for new fleets in the Fleet 800 range now. Check some Sunfish history is in this recent article: Sunfish at sixty: Most popular boat ever still keeps them busy at Portsmouth plant.
Please pass this on to anyone you think might be interested in joining us. Many of our regular sailors have extra boats and can lend one out. We can also help with beginning sailors pre-race (get in touch and come a bit early to see the start area).
Hope to hear from you or see you out there!
Ira Sanchick, Sunfish Fleet #27 Commodore
June 26, 2013
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TEA Beach Lifeguard Schedule
New! The TEA Beach Schedule Is Available at This Website
We have a new feature at the truesdalelake.com website: the TEA Beach Lifeguard Calendar!
A direct link is here:Â http://truesdalelake.com/associations/tea/tea-beach-calendar/
There is also a quick link to the calendar on every page of the lake website (in the right hand sidebar).
The TEA lifeguards are using this online calendar to schedule their shifts during the summer season. TEA members and associates can check on coverage. The aim is to have full 11am-7pm coverage every day during the summer (weather permitting) except Mondays. On the off chance there is a gap in the coverage for a few hours, you will be able to tell from the site.
Keep in mind if weather conditions cause the lifeguard to close the beach — and then the weather clears several hours later —  the lifeguard may not return unless they are close by. This call is made based on the current weather conditions and best available forecast at the time.
Contact the TEA (tea@truesdalelake.com) if you have any questions.
-TEA Board and Beach Committee