October 24, 2009
by rob
Comments Off on Book: Lakescaping for Wildlife & Water Quality
If you are interested in helping our lake with your landscaping decisions, get a copy of this book from the Minnesota Dept of Natural Resources for $19.95. (Amazon also sells it for a bit more.) It is a 176 page … Continue reading
July 16, 2009
by rob
Comments Off on Allied Lake Survey and Treatment Report July 13
Alkalinity: 100 DO (ppm): 12 Secchi (Visibility in ft.): 4 pH: 8.5 Temperature(oF): 76 Aquatic Vegetation Species noted: Potamogeton foliosus (Leafy Pondweed) Algae Species noted: Filamentous Algae, Unicellular Algae Treatments Conducted: Truesdale Lake was treated with copper sulfate for algae control. Water use restrictions were posted. The next … Continue reading
June 17, 2009
by rob
Comments Off on Allied Lake Survey and Treatment Report June 15
Alkalinity: 115 DO (ppm): 8 Secchi (Visibility in ft.): 8 pH: 8 Temperature(oF): 70 Aquatic Vegetation Species noted: Potamogeton foliosus (Leafy Pondweed) Algae Species noted: Filamentous Algae Treatments Conducted: A copper sulfate treatment was conducted on June 15th. Treatment notices were posted around the lake. (To view pictures of the … Continue reading
June 1, 2009
by rob
Comments Off on Allied Treatment Report June 1
Alkalinity: 110 DO (ppm): 7 Secchi (Visibility in ft.): 8.5 pH: 7 Temperature(oF): 68 Aquatic Vegetation Species noted: Potamogeton crispus (Curlyleaf Pondweed), Potamogeton foliosus (Leafy Pondweed) Algae Species noted: Filamentous Algae Treatments Conducted: none (To view pictures of the plants surveyed, go to their website, www.alliedbiological.com and click on the … Continue reading
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
April 15, 2009
by rob
Comments Off on May 7th EcoLogic Lakes Report Presentation to Town Board
On May 7th, 2009 at 7:30pm the firm EcoLogic, LLC of Cazenovia, NY will present the Townwide Lake Study to the Town Board. The Town Board meeting for that evening is scheduled for 7:30PM at the Increase Miller School in Goldens … Continue reading
February 24, 2009
by rob
Comments Off on Resolving Canada Geese workshops March 19 and 20 In Hudson Valley
We are passing on a letter from the New York State Federation of Lake Associations, of which Truesdale Lake is a member through both the TEA and the TLPOA. Nancy J. Mueller, Manager NYS Federation of Lake Associations, Inc. P.O. Box … Continue reading
November 24, 2008
by rob
Comments Off on Town of Lewisboro Lakes Management Plan [Nearly Ready to be] Published
In August 2007, EcoLogic, LLC entered into an agreement with the Town of Lewisboro via the Lewisboro Lakes Committee to develop a planning document outlining management of the lakes and watershed areas within the Town. The report will be available here when it is … Continue reading
June 18, 2008
by rob
Comments Off on Treatment Rescheduled for Today from this past Monday
The lake treatment originally scheduled for Monday 6/16 was rescheduled to today due to rain on Monday. The treatment is a supplemental treatment of Sonar (Avast!). No swimming for 24 hours after application. Beaches are closed today.
June 3, 2008
by rob
Comments Off on Truesdale Lake Creel Survey
This summer we will begin a fish survey of the lake with the assistance of Allied Biological. The survey is called a Creel Survey and will involve the collection of information on the fish caught in the lake. All residents … Continue reading