June 17, 2009
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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
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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
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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
August 8, 2008
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Comments Off on Algae Treatment set for August 11th (monday) and August 25th (also monday)
Allied Biological will be treating the lake with cutrine/copper sulfate on Monday August 11th and Monday August 25th. Swimming prohibited for 24 hours. There is information about Copper Sulfate in the Downloads section of the website (see left side for downloads link).
June 18, 2008
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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.
May 28, 2008
by rob
Comments Off on Monday June 1st Cutrine Treatment
This coming Monday, June 2nd, is scheduled for treatment for algae. The treatment is Cutrine (Copper Sulfate). They will also be collecting the FasTest samples then. No swimming for 24 hours after treatment. Beaches will be closed on Monday.
May 9, 2008
by rob
Comments Off on First Treatment of 2008 Monday May 12th (Avast/Sonar)
The permits for lake treatment have been approved and the first treatment is scheduled for Monday, May 12th. The first treatment will be Avast/Sonar. Future treatments may include Aquathol-K and Copper Sulfate/Cutrine. (Click to see downloads section for treatment detailed information). … Continue reading
June 25, 2007
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Comments Off on Cutrine Lake Treatment Schedule for Rest of Summer
The lake will be treated with Cutrine on Monday July 2nd by Allied Biological. No swimming for 24 hours after treatment. Cutrine is a more effective substitute for Copper Sulfate. The full schedule for Cutrine treatment during summer 2007 is: … Continue reading
June 6, 2007
by rob
Comments Off on Your Calls Needed! CSLAP Funding Late and In Jeopardy
Attention Community Members: Dedicated volunteers have been testing the waters of Truesdale Lake on a regular basis for over 7 years. This is done in cooperation with the NY State DEC (Department of Environmental Conservation) and the NYSFOLA (New York State Federation of Lake … Continue reading