April 14, 2010
by rob
Comments Off on First Treatment Scheduled for April 22
Allied Biological has scheduled the first lake treatment of 2010 for April 22, 2010. It will be an inspection and treatment with Aquathol-K herbicide to control weed growth. Early treatment helps control growth over the summer. Treatment may be postponed … 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
August 8, 2008
by rob
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
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.
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