June 20, 2006
by rob
Comments Off on Lake Restoration Project – Lake Tax District Frequently Asked Questions List
We want to make every effort to answer all of your questions and to structure this propsed tax district in a way that provides controls where they’re needed. Please register at the http://www.truesdalelake.com site with your email address so that we can stay … Continue reading
May 4, 2006
by rob
Comments Off on Patent Trader Article about Formation of North Salem Lake Tax District
The May 4th, 2006 Patent Trader (Real Estate Section) ran an article about Candlewood Lake in North Salem (Valeria Circle, just off route 22 over the Goldens Bridge line, not the Candlewood Lake in Danbury) receiving an OK to create … Continue reading
March 3, 2006
by rob
Comments Off on LakeStewardship.org Website
The New York State Federation of Lake Associations (NYSFOLA) has brought this great website to our attention. The site is http://www.lakestewardship.org It looks like a great resource for all things lake related. If you have a question, chances are there is a link … Continue reading
February 13, 2006
by rob
Comments Off on 2005 Aquatic Plant Management Plan Available
Allied Biological has published the Lake Truesdale 2005 Aquatic Plant Management Plan. The document is available to read and download here. The report is a newly required component of the 2006 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation aquatic herbicide permit application. The report is incredibly … Continue reading
October 30, 2005
by rob
Comments Off on Truesdale Leaf Pickup Week of November 28th, 2005
According to a town highway department bulletin dated October 19th, 2005, the Truesdale Lake neigborhoods will have leaf pickup during the week starting Monday, November 28th. This is a very important service the town provides to the lake communities. It … Continue reading
June 20, 2005
by rob
Comments Off on Aquathol-K Treatment Scheduled For June 27th, 2005
Allied Biological will be treating the lake with Aquathol-K on Monday, June 27th. Swimming is prohibited for 24 hours after the application of this herbicide. Both the TEA and TLPOA beaches will be closed on Monday. We also recommend that homeowners avoid irrigating … Continue reading
May 29, 2005
by rob
Comments Off on Carpe Carp? Is it time to Seize the Carp?
Sterile Triploid Carp have been a hot topic of conversation around the lake recently. What are they? Why are people talking about them? Are they good to eat? How can they help the lake? What are the drawbacks to employing … 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
January 3, 2005
by rob
Comments Off on Truesdale Lake Improvement District Working Meeting with TLPOA and TEA
Truesdale Lake Improvement District Working Meeting with TLPOA and TEA [Editor’s Note – Even though this meeting has already occurred, there is still information about the proposed lake improvement district contained inside and it is worth a read as an … Continue reading
December 15, 2004
by rob
Comments Off on Lake Management : Your Role In Lake Preservation
Our lake is moderately eutrophic, and the rate of eutrophication is increasing rapidly. The dissolved nutrients in our lake promote weed growth, which in turns depletes oxygen. There is much you can do to slow the process. Many of the … Continue reading