Truesdale Lake  

South Salem, New York

October 25, 2009
by rob
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Book: Diet For a Small Lake

Diet for a Small Lake

Diet for a Small Lake

Another book we recommend for lake watershed residents, lake managers, towns with lakes, and lake associations is titled “Diet for a Small Lake” and is published by the New York State Federation of Lake Associations (TEA and TLPOA are both members of this volunteer run organization).  Cost is $20 + shipping for the softcover version.  Click here to download the order form.

To understand how to manage a lake, you must know something about the lake itself.

Diet for a Small Lake is a practical manual that focuses on the most common problems encountered by lake associations and lakeshore residents. The publicaton offers guidance by providing an introduction to lake ecology, descriptions of lake restoration and aquatic plant management techniques, a special section on applicable New York State laws and regulations, and guidance for preparing a watershed management plan.

October 24, 2009
by rob
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Book: Lakescaping for Wildlife & Water Quality

Lakescaping for Wildlife & Water Quality

Lakescaping for Wildlife & Water Quality

If you are interested in helping our lake with your landscaping decisions, get a copy of this book from the Minnesota Dept of Natural Resources for $19.95.  (Amazon also sells it for a bit more.)  It is a 176 page full color spiral bound book chock full of critical information for all homeowners in the lake watershed, not just owners right on the water.

From the website description:

“Full title: Lakescaping for Wildlife & Water Quality. Tired of mowing grass when you head up to your lake cabin? Learn how to landscape your shoreline property to prevent shoreline erosion, restore wildlife habitat, wildflowers and clean water. This book will show you the way to design your area for increased enjoyment of your lakeside or riverside getaway.”

Thanks to Vi and Mark Patek for letting us know about this book!

October 24, 2009
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Virtual Truesdale

If you are not at the lake, you can have the next best thing: a 360 degree panorama of the lake south of “Pirate Island” (the southernmost island). The panorama was shot in 2001 so some houses and trees look a bit different! (Can you find the house that doesn’t exist any more?)

Click and drag in the panorama to navigate.  With your cursor in the panorama, the Shift key zooms in and the Control ket zooms out.  Enjoy!  (Thanks to Dan C for the panorama!)

Truesdale Panorama

October 23, 2009
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Stormwater Work Moving Along

Work on the Truesdale Lake Drive Stormwater Project got underway in earnest today. Preliminary work and staging had been underway for some time already.  The pipe from the plunge pond up to the separator unit was laid today.  Check the photos or swing by this weekend for a look.

October 21, 2009
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Stormwater work underway on Truesdale Lake Drive

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If you are wondering what is going on with all of the pipes and equipment at the TEA beach area on Truesdale Lake Drive, the answer is a stormwater management project funded by the New York City DEP with matching funds from the Town of Lewisboro.

To see the kind of erosion and damage this project aims to avoid, click here to view some videos taken during a rainstorm in 2004 and photos taken after a storm in 2005.

The project has been in the works for over 5 years and has gotten underway.  Come down to the beach parking lot to take a look.

The project is directed by the Lewisboro Lakes Committee.

October 19, 2009
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New Website Starting Oct 19th, 2009

Link to archive pages

Link to archive pages

All of the old website can be found here: http://truesdalelake.com/old

Over the next few weeks we will be migrating selected pages such as the association pages (TEA, TLPOA), FAQs, Downloads, and other resources.

We will not be migrating the older news pages but the old site is available as an archive via the link above.

2012 Update: The older pages are available via the link above, but we have also migrated them as of 2012 to the new website format. All articles and pages from 2003 – present are in the new format. If you see any broken image links in older articles, please let us know which page has a missing image and we will fix the link. Thanks!

If there is something you can’t find, drop us a note and we’ll have a look for you.

October 13, 2009
by rob
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TLPOA and TEA Silent Auction of Boats

img4ad4d48ddf11bSaturday October 17th, 2009
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Rain or Shine

Lakeshore Drive near Gilbert Street

This will be a silent auction of several boats located on Lakeshore Drive. Bids will be accepted in person between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Simply write your bid on the paper attached to the boat(s) you are interested in. To see pictures of the 10 boats we currently have to auction, click here (or click on the photos to the right): Link to Photos of Boats at Picasa

At 2 p.m., all bids will be closed and the highest bidder will be notified. Payment must be made at that time preferably in cash. No credit cards will be accepted. Once payment is made, the winner then takes ownership and responsibility for their boat.

If you have a boat you would like to donate to the sale, please contact Andrew Natale. Proceeds from the sale will pay for expenses we incurred for the disposal of junk boats and for building new boat racks for kayaks and canoes.

If there are any questions, please click on the Contact Us link to the left and we will forward your question to Andrew Natale. Hope to see everyone there. Good Luck!

 

August 21, 2009
by rob
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Annual Clambake Set for Saturday, Sept 12th

img48b87b0b6a1ddThe Annual TEA Clambake is set for Saturday, September 12th, 2009 beginning at 6:30pm. The event will be held at the TEA Beach on Truesdale Lake Drive and is open to TEA Members, Associates, and their guests.

If you are a Member In Good Standing of TEA, a 2009 Summer Associate Member, or other invited guest, you should have received a mailing inviting you to the party with RSVP and payment instructions. (if you did not get this invite or lost yours, click the “contact us” link to the left and we’ll forward your note on to the right person).

There will be a DJ, your choice of Lobster, Chicken, or Steak entree (send your preference with RSVP), steamers, corn-on-the-cob, and potatoes. BYO appetizers, drinks, dessert, and table-height chairs.

Thanks to Carol Gamez, Debbie Fink, and everyone else who is helping to organize the event!

Anyone who is interested in helping out this year, please contact Carol Gamez (763-5364) or click the “contact us” link to the left of this story.

See you there!

PS: There are also “What Happens at The Clambake Stays at The Clambake” shirts available. To place your order call Carol Gamez.

August 18, 2009
by rob
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Update on Stormwater Project for Site #3 (TEA Beach area on Truesdale Lake)

img4a8af12caceabBid materials have been posted by the town and contractors have started walking the site and are preparing bids for the Truesdale Lake Site #3 (TEA Beach) project. 

Bidding closes August 25th, 2009. The town and lake representatives will review bids after bidding has closed.

To view other files related to this project, click here to see directory links for files you can download.

If you are a contractor, you can request a bid materials packet from the Town of Lewisboro on Main Street in South Salem, NY.

If you are a resident of Truesdale Lake and have a question about this project, please click the “Contact Us” link on the left hand side and let us know your question(s).

Prior related links:
Engineering Plans 2006 –http://www.truesdalelake.com/modules/mydownloads/singlefile.php?cid=5&lid=48
Project Writeups 2006 –http://www.truesdalelake.com/modules/mydownloads/singlefile.php?cid=5&lid=44
Project Writeups 2005 –http://www.truesdalelake.com/modules/mydownloads/singlefile.php?cid=5&lid=43
Lewisboro Lakes Report 2009 - http://www.truesdalelake.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=118