March 21, 2023
by rob
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We will resume actively oiling goose eggs on the three big islands of Lake Truesdale in the upcoming weeks of spring 2023. We do this to control the population of Resident Canada Geese on the lake. We will do an … Continue reading
February 14, 2023
by rob
Comments Off on Love Your Lake – Valentine’s Resolutions for a Healthier Lake and Strong Community
I will join and volunteer with my lake association and make my voice heard and my energy felt during this coming year. I will get my septic tank pumped and inspected. If the tank baffles are missing or damaged, I’ll have … Continue reading
February 6, 2023
by rob
Comments Off on Notice of Consent 2023 – Annual Notice Sent to Riparian Homeowners
These annual notices were sent via email to all association homeowners as required by New York State law. They are a continuation of our annual lake management program, including treatment, dating back over 50 years undertaken when we engaged Pond … Continue reading
August 26, 2022
by rob
Comments Off on Why is the lake green? Late summer lake management.
Welcome to August 🙂 The lake is always some shade of green in (late) August. This is due to several things: Lack of water turnover. It hasn’t rained in a while, at least not a significant amount that wasn’t immediately … Continue reading
August 15, 2022
by rob
Comments Off on Lake Treatment this week – Aug 17
Our lake management company, The Pond & Lake Connection (thepondconnection.com) will treat the lake for algae as needed this week Wednesday Aug 17. The treatment chemical is SeClear. Treatment is weather and water temperature permitting. There is a 24hr restriction … Continue reading
July 21, 2022
by rob
Comments Off on Lake Treatment Today – July 21, 2022
Our lake management company, The Pond & Lake Connection (thepondconnection.com) will treat the lake for algae as needed on Thursday July 21st. Weather and water temperature permitting, the lake will be treated with and there is a 24hr restriction for … Continue reading
June 22, 2022
by rob
Comments Off on Lake Treatment – June 28, 2022
To ensure the lake is in great shape for the upcoming holiday weekend, our lake management company, The Pond & Lake Connection (thepondconnection.com) will treat the lake for weeds and algae as needed on Tuesday June 28th. Weather permitting, the … Continue reading
May 3, 2022
by rob
Comments Off on Let’s Talk Lakes – Conference & CSLAP training
June 3, 2022; 9am – 2pm • Sedgewood Club, Kent, NY 8:30 registration & networking CSLAP Training 2-4pm Meeting set up in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension, the New York Federation of Lake Associations (NYSFOLA), Town of Kent, Putnam County … Continue reading
January 5, 2022
by rob
Comments Off on Lake New Year’s Resolutions for 2022
Some Lake Stewardship Resolutions for the new year: I will join and volunteer with my lake association and make my voice heard and my energy felt during this coming year. I will get my septic tank pumped and inspected. If the … Continue reading
August 29, 2017
by rob
Comments Off on Diet For A Small Lake – FREE book download
The classic lake management book ‘Diet for a Small Lake’ has been made available as a FREE pdf download. Originally published in 1990 — this is the 2009 edition which is the latest update.
The physical book is published at cost – hardcover is $25 and paperback copies sell for $15 if you want something to hold on to (order form here). The publication is 318 pages and chock full of useful information for homeowners and other stakeholders in the lake area. This pdf version of it contains the whole book.
(more at site link including FREE download) Continue reading