May 14, 2006
by rob
Comments Off on Lake Treatment Permits Approved, Treatment Scheduled for Monday, May 22nd
We have received approval from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for our lake treatment permits. Allied Biological is scheduled to treat the lake on Monday, May 22nd. Be especially cautious about using lake water for lawn or other plantings for … Continue reading
September 16, 2005
by rob
Comments Off on Aquatic Macrophyte (aka “Water Plants”) Survey Complete
Allied Biological has completed the Truesdale Lake Aquatic Macrophyte Survey. The study is available in the Downloads section under Lake Reports. This survey is a requirement of the NY State DEC as part of our comprehensive lake management plan. Starting next year (2006), lakes … Continue reading
July 7, 2005
by rob
Comments Off on Copper Sulfate Treatment Schedule
Treatment to control algae growth will be on the following schedule: July 12 (Tuesday), August 1st, 15th, 29th (all Mondays). This information is also in the online calendar. No swimming for 24 hours after treatment. You will see yellow signs … Continue reading
June 23, 2005
by rob
Comments Off on Link to Recent Weeds Article In The Journal News
A recent article in The Journal News (6/21/05 on page B1) discusses permitting problems for weed control in New York State. Glenn Sullivan, president of Allied Biological (our weed treatment company) is quoted. Gary Struve from our Lake Management Committee … Continue reading
June 20, 2005
by rob
Comments Off on Aquathol-K Treatment Scheduled For June 27th, 2005
Allied Biological will be treating the lake with Aquathol-K on Monday, June 27th. Swimming is prohibited for 24 hours after the application of this herbicide. Both the TEA and TLPOA beaches will be closed on Monday. We also recommend that homeowners avoid irrigating … Continue reading
May 29, 2005
by rob
Comments Off on Carpe Carp? Is it time to Seize the Carp?
Sterile Triploid Carp have been a hot topic of conversation around the lake recently. What are they? Why are people talking about them? Are they good to eat? How can they help the lake? What are the drawbacks to employing … Continue reading
May 16, 2005
by rob
Comments Off on 2005 Weed Control Permits Approved Pending Public Comment
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has deemed our weed control permits complete (per 5/11/05 email from Glenn Sullivan of Allied): Quote: > As of yesterday, your permit application was deemed complete by DEC. > Notice in the Environmental Notice Bulletin is … Continue reading
May 3, 2005
by rob
Comments Off on 2005 Permit Applications Held Up In Albany
Our weed control permits are being held up by the folks in Albany. This happened last year and we all know what occurred with the weeds. I case you were not here or don’t remember, I have posted a photo … Continue reading
July 15, 2004
by rob
Comments Off on Copper Sufate Treatment Schedule Summer 2004
The lake will be treated with Copper Sulfate (to combat Algae growth) on the following tentative schedule for the rest of the summer (updated July 22nd): August 2, August 16, August 30th (every other Monday). These dates are weather-dependent. Heavy rain will cancel … Continue reading
June 29, 2004
by rob
Comments Off on Copper Sulfate Treatment June 28th
Allied Biological treated the lake with Copper Sulfate, an Algaecide, on Monday, June 28th. Swimming is prohibited for 24 hours after application. Copper Sulfate is used to combat Algae growth (it does not kill weeds). Recently we have had an early … Continue reading