December 2, 2023
by rob
Comments Off on 2023 Lake Drawdown Update #2
Today, December 2nd, the lake level is 15 inches (1.25 feet) below the spillway ramp: 2 NOV: The siphons were installed and started on schedule, but problems were quickly evident when they all shut down – remaining dormant for two … Continue reading
November 29, 2023
by rob
Comments Off on 2023 Lake Drawdown Update #1
From Scot Evans: Lucille Munz took my hand-drawn siphon design and converted it to AutoCAD. The design and the changes made are attached here as a pdf. James Gorman made many of these changes without having the new diagram and … Continue reading
October 2, 2023
by rob
Comments Off on Pond & Lake Connection Siphon Upgrade and Truesdale Lake Drawdown 2023-24
The critical drawdown months are NOV & DEC and the target depth needs to be achieved before the ice-in freeze occurs in early December. The full drawdown period each year is NOV – DEC – JAN – FEB. Rainfall totals … Continue reading
September 28, 2023
by rob
Comments Off on Phragmites Treatment Oct 4, 2023
You may have noticed the rapid growth and spread of phragmites both around town and especially around our lake shoreline. Phragmites is an invasive plant with no upside benefits. There is more information in this post about why we are … Continue reading
September 28, 2023
by rob
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Introduction Freshwater lakes are vital ecosystems that support a rich diversity of plant and animal life. However, the delicate balance of these ecosystems can be disrupted by invasive species like Phragmites australis, commonly known as common reed. While Phragmites may … Continue reading
July 31, 2023
by rob
Comments Off on Cutrine Algae Treatment Thursday Aug 3, 2023
Pond & Lake Connection will be treating our lake this Thursday with Cutrine. There are no swimming restrictions or irrigation restrictions using lake water.
July 22, 2023
by rob
Comments Off on Algae Treatment Monday July 24
On Monday, July 24th, our lake management company, Pond and Lake Connection, will be treating our lake with Cutrine (algae treatment). There is no swimming restriction. If you irrigate your lawn using lake water, we suggest waiting 24 hrs after … Continue reading
May 16, 2023
by rob
Comments Off on Lake Treatment May 19, 2023
Dear Neighbors, Pond and Lake Connection will be doing their first treatment on the lake Friday, May 19th. As in the past, there is no recreational restriction. There is, however, a 24 hr irrigation restriction since this application is an herbicide … Continue reading
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