July 25, 2013
by rob
Comments Off on Hydrilla Hunt Webinar July 26th
Join the Hydrilla Hunt! On July 26 The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the New York Federation of Lake Associations (NYSFOLA) will present a webinar to instruct volunteers on the skills needed to identify Hydrilla verticillata (Hydrilla). Â Hydrilla is an aquatic … Continue reading
July 25, 2013
by rob
Comments Off on Lake Survey Report 7/23/13
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 23, 2013
by rob
Comments Off on 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 … Continue reading
July 20, 2013
by rob
Comments Off on 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 … Continue reading
July 18, 2013
by rob
Comments Off on 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 … Continue reading
July 10, 2013
by rob
Comments Off on 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 … Continue reading
July 8, 2013
by rob
Comments Off on 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 … Continue reading
June 25, 2013
by rob
Comments Off on Treatment Report June 24, 2013
Allied Biological applied Copper Sulfate as an algaecide on June 24, 2013 to slow the seasonal growth of the filamentous algae. Summary report is attached below (click for larger size).
June 18, 2013
by rob
Comments Off on 50 Ways to Love Your Lake
The Town of Lewisboro has a Townwide Lakes Committee with representatives from all seven lakes in Lewisboro. Check their page at the town website here: http://www.lewisborogov.com/Government/committeesandcouncils/lakes.html They have posted lots of information and studies at the town site. In addition, they also … Continue reading
June 17, 2013
by rob
Comments Off on Sunfish Spawning and Fish Deaths
Each spring at the lake edges you will see signs of Sunfish spawning. The sunfish create circular ‘nests’ by fanning away debris and exposing the rocks or sand below. They aggressively defend these nests from others in the water, including … Continue reading