April 30, 2009
by rob
Comments Off on Westchester County Passes Phosphorus Fertilizer Ban
From LoHud.com / The Journal News: Quote: The Westchester County Board of Legislators last night unanimously approved a ban on phosphorus and added restrictions on lawn fertilizers as a way of improving the region’s water supply. The law basically regulates the … Continue reading
August 8, 2008
by rob
Comments Off on Algae Treatment set for August 11th (monday) and August 25th (also monday)
Allied Biological will be treating the lake with cutrine/copper sulfate on Monday August 11th and Monday August 25th. Swimming prohibited for 24 hours. There is information about Copper Sulfate in the Downloads section of the website (see left side for downloads link).
May 28, 2008
by rob
Comments Off on Monday June 1st Cutrine Treatment
This coming Monday, June 2nd, is scheduled for treatment for algae. The treatment is Cutrine (Copper Sulfate). They will also be collecting the FasTest samples then. No swimming for 24 hours after treatment. Beaches will be closed on Monday.
June 25, 2007
by rob
Comments Off on Cutrine Lake Treatment Schedule for Rest of Summer
The lake will be treated with Cutrine on Monday July 2nd by Allied Biological. No swimming for 24 hours after treatment. Cutrine is a more effective substitute for Copper Sulfate. The full schedule for Cutrine treatment during summer 2007 is: … Continue reading
June 8, 2007
by rob
Comments Off on Cutrine Lake Treatment Monday June 11
The lake will be treated with Cutrine on Monday June 11th by Allied Biological. No swimming for 24 hours after treatment. Cutrine is a more effective substitute for Copper Sulfate. Any questions, click Contact Us link. (Link to MSDS database – search for … Continue reading
August 28, 2006
by rob
Comments Off on Copper Sulfate treatment rescheduled to Thursday August 31st
The Copper Sulfate treatment originally scheduled for today has been postponed and rescheduled to Thursday, August 31st due to heavy rains and runoff from the storm last night. Copper Sulfate is used to treat for algae. For more information, see Lake … Continue reading
June 7, 2006
by rob
Comments Off on Copper Sulfate Treatment Schedule Summer 2006
Here is the copper sulfate treatment schedule that we have set up with Allied: June 26 July 10 July 24 August 14 August 28 Each day is a Monday since the beaches will be closed to swimming for 24 hours. This minimizes … Continue reading
September 16, 2005
by rob
Comments Off on Aquatic Macrophyte (aka “Water Plants”) Survey Complete
Allied Biological has completed the Truesdale Lake Aquatic Macrophyte Survey. The study is available in the Downloads section under Lake Reports. This survey is a requirement of the NY State DEC as part of our comprehensive lake management plan. Starting next year (2006), lakes … Continue reading
July 7, 2005
by rob
Comments Off on Copper Sulfate Treatment Schedule
Treatment to control algae growth will be on the following schedule: July 12 (Tuesday), August 1st, 15th, 29th (all Mondays). This information is also in the online calendar. No swimming for 24 hours after treatment. You will see yellow signs … Continue reading
May 26, 2005
by rob
Comments Off on Green Lawns, Blue Waters – How to Care For Your Lawns and The Lake
A website dedicated to keeping lakes healthy, called Green Lawns, Blue Waters was recently brought to our attention by longtime lake resident Mark Patek. The site has information on phosphorus, nitrogen, phosphorus-free fertilizer, pet waste, and many other topics of interest to lake area homeowners. Some … Continue reading